Comments on: D. J. De Pree and Treehugger

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:20:02 +0000

Hi John
According to our archivist, Linda Baron, he is reading the Bible.
Thanks,
Cerentha

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:04:06 +0000

Let me see if I can find out for you!

By: John Ryan

John Ryan — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:49:03 +0000

I do like the picture and the standing at the desk idea. However, I’m also interested in what book Mr. De Pree is reading, you wouldn’t happen to know?

Thanks John

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:24:22 +0000

Wow – you really know you’ve made it when your dad starts leaving comments on the blog you edit! Hi dad. For all of you out there my father is a builder…a semi-retired builder now…and my brother is a very fine cabinet maker. They do all the work and I write about it. My mother? Well she leaves all that stuff to us. She’s a social worker. Also semi-retired.
So just in case you were wondering – that’s my family!
Cerentha

By: Peter Harris

Peter Harris — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:14:29 +0000

Cerentha, I think the kitchen bench will be too low.
I find just under elbow height works for me, straightens the back and less tiring for the neck.
I’m making an adjustable height standing work bench, maybe I’ll make one for you
Love Dad.

By: Daniel Ostroff

Daniel Ostroff — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:24:39 +0000

What a great picture and interesting post.

The latest medical news is that office workers can stay trim by using standing desks. Standing at your desk is a great way to easily burn calories.

D. J. DePree was ahead of his time in many ways.

http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/11/fit-of-fiction-can-standing-help-me-lose-weight/

By: Ray Taylor

Ray Taylor — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:59:17 +0000

While I was Regional Manager for HMI in SF, I always had a stand up desk in my office, as well as a Nelson Perch. I miss both! Wish I had room for that combination in my home office. The last stand up desk I had in the office was by Tom Newhouse, I believe and had a flip top. Work in progress could be kept on the work top, under the flip top when closed. And the perch was just right for me. Was a great option to stand/perch while on the phone.

By: Ross P

Ross P — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:56:51 +0000

I have the best of both worlds with an adjustable height worksurface. It’s great to be able to sit in the mornings and stand in the afternoons once the body (and mind) have started to get weary of sitting.

Changing to a standing height is also great for sharing my computer screen for impromptu meetings; no forcing you guest to bend over.

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 17:12:22 +0000

Great idea…meetings will be briefer I bet. Reminds me of an espresso bar in Milan.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:32:12 +0000

Tavan, I’d be interested to hear how much more productive the meetings are when no one gets to stretch out and swivel at a conf table…

By: mike steele

mike steele — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:46:16 +0000

I think a standing desk would be the perfect initiative to get me off my a#$! I’ve moused for over 20 yrs, and my right shoulder is slowly breaking down.

By: Tavan Hendrick

Tavan Hendrick — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:43:04 +0000

I just switched to a standing desk three weeks ago, and I love it! Next I want to implement standing meetings. I want to replace the conference table with a standing height “information bar”.

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:33:24 +0000

Hey Lloyd
Good to hear from you. I’ve had a similar experience in the archives…such a special place. So glad you got to experience it.
Cerentha

By: Lloyd Alter

Lloyd Alter — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:22:45 +0000

I switched about a year ago, and I just can’t imagine going back. I have a George Nelson perch for when I have to rest my feet, but it is in fact a bit too high. (I am on it now)

I wrote that post in the Herman Miller archives, surrounded by the most glorious collection of ads and books about all my favourite designers, it was heaven.

Before I went standup I was sitting in an old fiberglass Eames bucket chair, not very ergonomic. Perhaps if I was in an Aeron I might still be sitting, but I doubt it.

By: Cerentha Harris

Cerentha Harris — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:54:48 +0000

I’m going to try it in the kitchen…just take the laptop in and stand at the counter. Not quite as flash as your space Scott but a change of scenery at least!

By: ScottD

ScottD — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:04:13 +0000

Standing at a sit-to-stand work surface right now, Cerentha. I don’t know that I’d be willing to give up my Aeron full-time but it’s great to be able to stretch the back and legs.