About Peter Fisher

Peter Fisher is a Director at Bennetts Associates. He is a driving force behind the sustainable projects in the practice. Having studied both architecture and environmental design he is fascinated by architecture that straddles the two disciplines. Peter has taught, lectured and written widely on the subject of architecture and sustainability, was a Design Fellow at the Department of Architecture in Cambridge for seven years and is a committee member of the ESG & Sustainability forum of the Cambridge University Land Society. He also chairs the Knowledge Quarter’s Net Zero Carbon Advisory Group.

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October 23, 2025

There’s a simpler, more natural and diverse approach we can take to workplace design

by Peter Fisher • Comment, Workplace design

Our buildings do more than house activity. They shape our states of mind. Yet many contemporary spaces, whether offices, schools or public buildings, are full of visual noise, synthetic finishes and unnecessary complexity. These elements are often justified in the name of expression or efficiency. But they can leave people disoriented, distracted or exhausted. A different approach to workplace design, one that values clarity, quiet and coherence, is being driven more by carbon reductions and overall user experience than by neurodiversity alone. Through seeking simpler, more durable ways to build: an architecture grounded in natural materials, minimal finishes and thoughtful restraint. (more…)