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    The Impact of Interior Design Environment on Employee Satisfaction: An Insight on State Offices in Sri Lanka
    (Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2025) Kalpani K.I.; Ratnayake J.C; Wimalaratna P.L.; Wijesundara J
    Job satisfaction is crucial in corporate settings, as it influences employees’ attitudes and performance. While previous studies have highlighted the importance of workplace conditions on job satisfaction across various countries, there is a notable lack of research within the Sri Lankan context, particularly in state offices. This research investigates the factors affecting employee satisfaction in Sri Lankan state offices, with a specific emphasis on interior design environment. The study aims to determine how specific interior design environmental cues impact employee satisfaction. Based on a comprehensive literature review, the independent variables identified include floor layout, furniture arrangement, lighting, colour scheme, air temperature, noise and acoustics. This study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data, to explore the impact of the interior design environment on employee satisfaction in three high-profile state offices in Colombo and Sri Jayewardenepura. Primary data were collected through observations and structured questionnaires distributed across various departments, yielding 50 responses from each office, resulting in a total sample size of 150 participants. On-site measurements for lighting levels, temperature, and noise levels, were taken, while furniture, colour, and floor layout were assessed through visual inspections. Questionnaire responses were analysed using SPSS statistical software. The research found that floor layout, furniture, lighting, and colour significantly impact employee satisfaction, whereas temperature and noise have minimal impact. The study offers design recommendations to improve state office environments, emphasizing the importance of passive design techniques to enhance user-friendliness and environmental sustainability, ultimately increasing employee satisfaction. This research fills a critical gap in the literature and provides practical insights for improving the working conditions in Sri Lankan state offices.