Published by Wiley in 2025, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment presents a fresh perspective on workplace design for the estimated 20% of employees who are neurodivergent. Drawing on four decades of design expertise and HOK’s research, Kay Sargent, director of thought leadership for Interiors, outlines practical strategies for flexible spaces that enhance productivity and foster innovation. The book highlights solutions: quiet focus nooks, dynamic collaboration areas, and thoughtful lighting and acoustics that cater to diverse sensory needs.
The book includes detailed case studies from HOK clients including AstraZeneca and KPMG, plus expert insights that make it invaluable for architects, HR leaders and executives. As hybrid working reshapes offices and awareness of neurodiversity increases, Sargent advocates for a unified approach to neuroinclusion—like the ADA’s transformative impact on physical accessibility. Her philosophy is clear: “Design for the edges, and you elevate the center,” creating workplaces where all can thrive.
Learn more and buy the book at inclusiveworkplace.design.