Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Factors To Consider In Office Design

By Michael T Ross


Efficient office design may improve productivity and help make your employees feel better about their work environment. If you are starting with designing from an empty space, then you can let your imagination create what type of environment may work best for your business. A good plan begins with sorting out the basic details of functionality.

Think about the elements that can make a good work environment. Cleanliness, plentiful light and lots of space for storage that makes sense are all things to consider. Imagine the perfect space in one setting, and then work out from that for multiple workstations. You want energy to flow from one space to the next instead of serving as maze of cubicles.

Uncluttered space is easy to keep clean, and there should be cabinets with cleaning supplies throughout to keep a workspace tidy. This also can help save you money if everyone takes responsibility for upkeep of their own workstation, so that your cleaning crew can focus on other areas that may need more attention. Cabinets at each workspace should provide plenty of shelving to keep things off the desk or tucked away.

Light can go a long way in boosting productivity and adding to an attractive overall appearance in an work zone. Think about targeted areas that may need more light and whether individual workstations should have their own desktop versions. You can go with full-spectrum options that may help to improve lighting and spirits in dark, dreary days of winter.

Careful use of walls and different barriers can offer noise reduction that could be valuable in different parts of the office. If some people have to communicate more on the phone, these barriers may be a good idea so as not to distract others. Sound control can be just as important as other details in a work area.

As you consider the walls and barriers in an work area, also take into consideration how people work together and what departments will need easy access to each other. These factors may determine placement of the wall units. You may want to install sections that are half-barriers so that people can still see each other if that is required for an efficient work flow.

Efficient office design can help not only bring out the best in a work environment, but in your workers, as well. If employees feel good about their work areas and the surrounding space around their desks, you may find productivity increasing among staff members. Take stock in the details of what could benefit your business, and then create a space that works for everyone.




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