Offices

May 2nd, 2011

Index

• Workstation standards:– General information– Requirements – Ventilation – Lighting

• Offices utilities• Offices layout

Workstation

• The space that is given to a man to achieve a task is called “workstation”

• Privacy of the workstation is determined by the height of the workstation walls.

• Workstations can be laid out in single floor for up to 200 work station.

• Every office floor of workstations must have a designated area for trainees.

Workstation requirements

1. Working table (desk)2. Writing area3. Garbage disposal tin4. Office chair5. Electrical outlet6. Movement area

Ventilation

• For every 10 floors there must be a floor dedicated to mechanical systems.

• Office spaces ventilation system must provide at least 5 – 10 air changes per working day.

• Air circulation must include filtering equipment.• Preferred air temperature for offices is around

16°

Lighting

• Offices with daylight must have 300 lx (lux)• Large offices without daylight 700 lx (lux)

• To eliminate glair effect on reflective surfaces, lighting fixtures must have a shading angles of ≥ 30°

Utilities

• Parking lots for employees.• Cloak rooms at every floor• Lounge and dining area • Meeting rooms• Spring water fountain• Copier \ shredder corner• Maintenance and genitor room.

Layouts

• Height of workstations offices is regulated as:– Area < 50 m2 = 2.5 m– Over 50 m2 = 2.75m– Over 100 m2 = 3.00 m– Over 250 m2 = 3.25m

Assignment

Find and draw three types of workstations including movement space and full dimensions.

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