For example, air conditioning did not exist, so architects thought about how to use natural resources such as light, sun and wind, which, in addition to being free, provide offices with a fuller environment and employees feel more motivated to perform their tasks. 

I think it is a good time to look back and analyze all the good practices that have been left unused in the construction processes, specifically at the office level; for a long time there was a tendency to equate the word efficiency with quantity, so the development of workplaces had been focused on putting as many people in a space to improve efficiency, because more people equaled more production. 

Actualmente se está empezando a migrar en algo que irá de la mano con el tema de la bioseguridad que es la calidad del espacio de trabajo, si nos encontráramos en un ambiente que nos permitiera tener nuestros propios espacios, áreas para relajarnos, contacto con la naturaleza, ventilación cruzada e iluminación natural, la eficiencia y la productividad de los colaboradores será mucho mayor porque no estarán en ambientes incómodos, sino, en ambientes que le permitirán sentirse más motivados en sus sitios de trabajo debido a que hay una serie de cuestiones psicológicas y fisiológicas que ayudarán a mejorar su  desempeño.

Winston Churchill said:

"We shape our buildings, then they shape us."

The spaces that are currently being designed should be designed with the physiological and psychological quality of life of people in mind, because they should feel comfortable in their work spaces, they should have fresh air, be able to interact safely with their colleagues. 

I think there are several important challenges that companies could face when implementing architectural changes, such as adapting workspaces or creating new spaces, since, in some cases, walls will have to be destroyed to make windows, so it would be better to look for other offices that do have those features. 

If a company does not adapt, it will lose its most valuable resource, which is the human resource, people will always look for environments where they feel better and safe. If as entrepreneurs we do not take the matter seriously, we will die as a company, because others will come along that offer better conditions for the employees. 

En estos momentos de pandemia es importante tomar en cuenta que el espacio de oficina seguirá existiendo, porque la gran mayoría de los seres humanos somos seres sociales y necesitamos esos espacios sociales para aprender y crecer como personas.  En igual caso, el trabajo es una relación social, pueden haber muchas herramientas tecnológicas pero nada va a suplantar el contacto y la relación cara a cara, que claramente tiene sus diferenciaciones en este momento, hay cierta noción de espacio que va a cambiar en todo, por  ejemplo se contarán los estándares de distanciamiento en tiempos de COVID, no se volverá a las medidas anteriormente usadas. Entonces a final de cuentas el diseño en un espacio va a tener que ser más creativo, la solución no es encerrarse en cubículos individuales sino que es generar espacios en donde se pueda meter una cantidad normal de personas con separaciones confortables en donde la persona no se sienta encerrada, y se cuente con conceptos como ventilación cruzada e iluminación.

At the design level, this is very relevant because now, decisions are made in relation to this, for example, where a window is placed, how a building is oriented, what height we give to a certain space, visual relationships, etc. A situation like COVID for design and architecture is something very positive because it will make people appreciate space and the need to design for people. 

What do I recommend to companies so that they can adapt without so much economic impact?

1. Analyze the current situation in terms of physical space and the perception that employees have of their workspaces.
2. Hire an advisor/consultant who has experience in healthy office issues and understands the concept in relation to nature.

Para finalizar, me gustaría recalcar la importancia de entender que el desarrollo personal, emocional, empresarial y económico en todas las personas, va 100% de la mano de la socialización y la colaboración  con otras personas, ya que el ser humano no es un elemento único y separado del planeta. Por eso generar una sociedad saludable depende de crear buenas relaciones interpersonales.

Also, understanding that we are part of the planet and that we need other living beings, then the integration of the elements of nature: light, water, sun, wind, in our spaces makes us feel better, that is called biophilia and it is the line of thought that we have in our offices. Being integrated in nature, somehow makes us feel good and therefore we are better people, better friends, collaborators and family members.