Tim Napper, federal principal at HDR and Australian Army veteran, discusses how bespoke facility design can optimise the performance of Australia’s military personnel.

Drawing on insights from the healthcare and education sectors, Napper asserts that environments that are tailored to enhance user wellbeing are instrumental in boosting both individual and collective outcomes.

Amid ongoing workforce challenges within the Australian Defence Force, Napper advocates for integrating these principles into the development of Defence estate and infrastructure. He points to successful applications in commercial settings, such as the Services Australia building in Adelaide, where human-centred design strategies notably increased workplace attendance and satisfaction.

Napper believes that by embracing these principles, the ADF can foster highly effective teams essential for national security.

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