Can coworking benefit our health?
May, 5 2026
Curious about the impact of coworking design & community on health? Explore our conversation with the company physician of one of our corporate clients
“Coworking” is often associated with desks, meeting rooms, and people working side by side. But considering how much time we spend in these spaces, one important question is rarely asked:
How does working in a coworking space affect our health?
We recently had the chance to explore this topic from a different perspective. The company physician of one of our corporate clients visited bluebird.space to evaluate the environment—and we arrived at a shared conclusion: The answer depends on two key elements, the way in which the space is designed and how it feels on a day-to-day basis.
1. Design supports well-being
Health starts with how a space is built and used. Thoughtful layouts—quiet zones for focus, booths for private calls, and meeting rooms for collaboration—help reduce stress and improve productivity. Add to that ergonomic furniture, natural daylight, fresh air, books & plants, acoustic solutions and a variety of workstations that encourage movement.
2. The people and the atmosphere
Health is not just physical—it’s social and psychological. A vibrant yet calm and professional environment with a like-minded community has a significant impact on productivity and mood. Knowing the people around you, establishing your personal routines, and having a place where you feel comfortable creates something often overlooked: a true sense of belonging and stability.
When these elements come together, coworking spaces can go far beyond providing infrastructure—they can actively contribute to healthier ways of working.
At bluebird.space, this is exactly what we strive for: setting a high-quality standard for coworking in Austria and creating an inspiring workspace in Salzburg.
A big thank you to Dr. Rita Esmeralda Salvdor Pinto, company physician at Danone Österreich GmbH, for visiting bluebird.space and sharing her insights—and for volunteering to test (and model 😉) the ergonomic chair developed by architect and furniture designer Lisa Stolz, featured in this photo. If you want to see the chair in action, follow this link: https://youtu.be/SkahBon4hRE?si=-pfHTU5FARYbgWuI
