Traditional interior construction techniques limit design and limit your ability for future growth and expansion. Modular interior construction allows for flexibility as your company grows and expands to meet your needs and to the needs of your customers.
I want to talk about safety again today. One thing that is easy to overlook when it comes to safety at the workplace, at home, on vacation, or where ever you find your self is safety intervention.
When I read this below it seemed so clear to me the need for intervention in all areas of our lives.
“I’ve always done it this way and have never been hurt”.
Consider this accident that resulted in two deaths: A group of 20 snowmobilers had just completed a rescue of 3 stranded riders. While returning from the rescue a group of 8 raced ahead. They stopped to wait for the rest of the rescue party. These were very experienced riders; qualified to perform mountain rescue. While waiting for the rest of their group, two riders decided to “joy ride” up a steep slope despite numerous warnings regarding the conditions – perfect for avalanche, not perfect for riding up hill on “fresh snow”. They did it regardless because EVERY time before this one the response was fantastic – the thrill of riding up a steep slope until gravity forced you to turn back had always produced a thrill; a positive experience. Their drive for that thrill overshadowed reason. What about the remaining six? Were they puzzled and wondering “What are those guys thinking?”. Yet, no one intervened.
We have employees that are willing to take risks at work because previous experience had been positive: finished early, less effort, good feedback, results achieved. The next time they are presented with the opportunity to take that risk there is a chance that the “drive for that thrill” will overshadow reason. Intervene. As long as we prepare for these changes and discuss some control options we can stay ahead of the hazards.
Please take a minute to think about this.
Furniture is usually the last thing that people think about when they build new or renovate an existing building. This is exactly why you should get an interior designer involved right from the start. Why should you get them involved from the start of your project you ask?
First off, an interior designer will be able to do test fits of furniture in your plans to see if everyone you are expecting to get into your space will fit and be able to function properly.
Another commonly seen issue we at SPACE Inc run into is that the contractors building your building usually put the electrical outlets in the middle of the wall and the data and electrical by one of the electrical outlets. When people go to install their furniture they find they have to run extension cords across the floors causing a tripping hazard or they find the furniture is covering the outlets. Worse yet, conference rooms that see a lot of traffic, that need electrical and data feeds will have cords running across the floor to an outlet causing both a tripping hazard and another obstacle for someone in a chair to and navigate around.
Problems like these are more common than one might imagine. Getting an interior designer in at the start of a project will actually save you money, time and frustration in the end. If you have to bring a contractor in to tear up your carpet and trench out the floors and then bring in an electrician to change electrical location, it will cost you a lot more than using an interior designer to pre-plan your project, and have it done right the first time. The headaches that will be saved in the end will be well worth the cost of hiring a firm like SPACE Inc. to do some pre-planning for you.
Adaptable architecture. year after year!
Achieve a sense of presence and permanence, while ensuring your endless ability to adapt. Create a more sustainable and responsive environment. Enclose moveable walls provide the look, feel and acoustical performance of conventional construction, yet are designed to anticipate your need to change.
Defining Design!
Clear, patterned, or custom glass. Monolithic or segmented tiles. Frameless, closed, or open corners. Eight door options, including full-height, frameless glass doors. Enclose offers a tremendous breadth of design options, allowing each space to fulfill its specific objectives and achieve aesthetic individuality.
Efficiency is everything!
Spaces are getting smaller yet expected to do more. Enclose offers space-saving options that make the most of these shrinking footprints. creating comfortable workspaces that feel generous, while supporting all of the business needs today.
Enclose has now been approved on the GSA FSS Schedule for purchase. SPACE, Inc. can point you in the right direction to secure pricing under GSA- try us out….
Haworth, Inc. Enclose
With today’s workloads you may find yourself working in other places than your office in order to meet client’s needs. We put ourselves at ergonomic risk when traveling, using a temporary office, or working from home (couch/ table/ bed). When traveling on a plane use a pillow behind your back for lumbar support, sit with your feet flat on the floor and prop up your laptop to the proper angle. When working at home, rather than lying in bed, find an area to work that allows you to sit upright and use these same techniques.
LOOK Around
Go ahead. LOOK! In the boardroom, cafeteria, training rooms, call c enters and teaming spaces. It’s amazing. Every place with its own LOOK. Its own personality. But all looking good together. Kick the casters. Take a seat. You’ll never look so good for so little.
LOOK Cool
Communication is everything. Even in the way you look. Pick your patterns. Flaunt your fabrics. LOOK is fashion minus the runway, and without the runway prices. Be bold. Be classic. Be yourself.
SPACE, Inc. has recommended the LOOK Task Chair Family to several clients during their Office Furniture selections and they will all tell you- “Great Product”.
See how easy it is to adjust the LOOK chair in the video below…..
Improv chairs are so comfortable, users are giving them standing ovations. Accommodating people of all types and sizes, the Improv H.E. demonstrates the range and talent of the Improv series in a task-intensive environment. Like its more dramatic counterparts, the Tag and S.E., all deliver exceptional ergonomic comfort with a full range of support features. The Improv H.E. is also available in XL and Stool versions.
A lot of people have ergonomic chairs and do not know how to use them. I found this video for the Haworth X99 chair very helpful. It goes thru all of the ergonomic settings for the chair. X99 Adjustment Video
For general and day to day cleaning of your Haworth or other fine wood furniture, just use a damp clean cotton rag and always wipe with the wood grain. Approximately once a year, depending on the type of environment and use the furniture gets, you can use a wood cream polish. Sun Glow is a brand that we have used with great success. Use one that is designed to remove body oils and rejuvenate the wood. Remember you never want to use any products that contain any type of wax or silicone.
SPACE Inc. can convert any work area into a stylish and private office environment. With a variety of panel heights, widths and connectors, hundreds of possible configurations can be created. SPACE Inc. specializes in Haworth Office Furniture. Haworth is a leader in office furniture safety and performance.
Modular Office Furniture cubicles are perfect for growing with your business. Simply add to your modular office furniture system as your needs change. Our open office environment systems are built to last, plus they are easy to re-configure.
Haworth Premise
