Ergonomics Performance Specialists

Research Ergonomics is a core component of our approach. When designing or building a project we always take in consideration the paradigm of physical, cognitive and social ergonomics in order to provide a solution that will make your people happier, healthier and, ultimately, more productive.

We invite you to read our latest materials and discover the knowledge and insights that lead to problem-solving, human-centred designs.

Living Well: An Environment Where Athletes and Employees Can Thrive

Living Well

Fortius Sport & Health has created a purpose-built home for a world-class team of sport and exercise-medicine practitioners. With the goal of optimizing human performance for life, the facility is designed to foster integration, collaboration, and innovation.
The Importance of Moving as a Natural Part of the Workday

Sit. Stand. Move. Repeat.

The ideal landscape of the workplace naturally affords people choice among a variety of postures.
Supporting the Spine When Seated

Supporting the Spine When Seated

How the Mirra 2 chair supports the entire spine and naturally mirrors the leaning and turning motions of the sitter.
All Together Now

All Together Now

When work isn’t working, the problem often lies in the space itself. To create the best ideas, people need workplaces where every element is working in concert to fulfill their needs and enable their best work.
The Evolution of Anthropometrics and User Control

The Evolution of Anthropometrics and User Control

How the Mirra 2 chair achieves a single flexible fit design that does not sacrifice comfort.
Supporting the Biomechanics of Movement

Supporting the Biomechanics of Movement

How the Harmonic Tilts are designed to echo, or mirror, the natural pivot points of the human body.
The Art and Science of Pressure Distribution

The Art and Science of Pressure Distribution

How a chair can be designed so that the sitter's body, not the chair, determines peak pressure areas.
The Attributes of Thermal Comfort

The Attributes of Thermal Comfort

How a seating surface material that allows heat and moisture to disperse through it is said to "breathe."
The Case for Task Lighting

The Case for Task Lighting

How individual control of personal lighting saves money and your eyes.
Sitting Can Be Good for the Circulatory System

Sitting Can Be Good for the Circulatory System

How the Embody chair lowers heart rate because of its flexible back, Pixelated Support system, and three-zone tilt.
Seeing Double: The Effects of Multiple Monitors on Productivity

Seeing Double: The Effects of Multiple Monitors on Productivity

How adjustable monitor arms give control over multiple screens so people are both productive and comfortable.
The Eyes Always Win

The Eyes Always Win

How monitor arms with a full range of adjustment let the person position the screen so that it's always at the height, distance, and angle for focusing.
Maintaining Concordance as Seated Postures Change

Maintaining Concordance as Seated Postures Change

How the Envelop desk allows person, chair, surface, and technology to remain in healthy alignment.
The Kinematics of Sitting

The Kinematics of Sitting

How the Aeron chair provides support that nests the sacral-pelvic area and a tilt action that echoes body mechanics.
The Anthropometrics of Fit

The Anthropometrics of Fit

How the Aeron chair's three sizes and accommodating seat and backrest material provide a personal fit for any individual.
The Benefits of Pelvic Stabilization

The Benefits of Pelvic Stabilization

How the Aeron chair's back support comfortably sustains the pelvis in its natural forward tilt in upright postures.
Promoting Healthy Movement and Natural Alignment

Promoting Healthy Movement and Natural Alignment

How the Embody tilt, building on earlier Herman Miller innovations, helps people work healthier.
Improving Oxygen Flow While Seated

Improving Oxygen Flow While Seated

How the Embody chair promotes the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body's tissues.