If the UK’s going to reach net zero by 2050, it’ll have to make some big changes. At Area, we believe it’s our responsibility to help get us there. After all, the built environment is responsible for around 40% of the total UK greenhouse gas emissions — and 80% of…

9–5’s starting to feel like a bit of myth, isn’t it? That’s because, for all its perks, remote work has blurred the lines between being on and off the clock. And there’s plenty of research to support this too. According to Statista, over 65% of UK workers are feeling unhappy…

Graduate salaries aren’t just rising, they’re at a 20-year high. In fact, the last time we saw a spike like this was just before 2007/8’s financial crisis when grad pay increased by 5%. But how much have they actually risen to? Well according to the Institute of Student Employers (ISE)…

Growing a loyal customer base takes time. And as a small business, it’s so important to keep your eyes glued to the bottom line while you get there. 👀 The good news is that when it comes to brand buzz, you don’t need the biggest budget to stand out. There…

“You’ve got to start planning for the future,” they said. Hmmm, easier said than done when there’s today to worry about. And amidst endless conflicts abroad and the rising cost of living, who knows what tomorrow will bring? Plus, with the environmental and economical consequences of climate change, things could…

Laboratory Design — how to build a lab fit for today and tomorrow According to the latest figures, almost 85,000 laboratories were accredited by the ILAC in 2021. And with increasing demand for pioneering research, this figure is only set to grow. That’s because the last few years have taught us that we can collaborate and innovate in ways that previously seemed impossible…

The researchers working in today’s labs are constantly innovating. So it makes sense that the scientific spaces they inhabit are just as dynamic. Because in our opinion, there’s no out-of-the-box approach to laboratory design. Not for the ones that stand the test of time, anyway. At Area, we believe the…

“Leave your work at the office,” they said. Well, remote working’s made this cliche feel a bit redundant — hasn’t it? As the cost of living spirals and the economy continues to plunge, more and more people face increasing pressures at work which is influencing their mental health. Especially those…

You’ve probably heard of quiet quitting by now. I mean, if you’ve even spent a minute on LinkedIn this summer it’s been hard to avoid. Yep, everyone from the humble marketing executive to the highest managing director seems to have an opinion on it. So what’s it all about? Well…