Space to Work

Space to Work
Author: Jeremy Myerson
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2006
Genre: Interior architecture
ISBN: 1856694569

This text presents a comprehensive analysis of emerging office design practice to support and enhance the performance of knowledge workers. It explains how the office is being reinvented to respond to the imperatives of knowledge work, as well as the changing social imperatives and technology of the new millennium.

Ergonomics and Design

Ergonomics and Design
Author: Scott Openshaw
Publisher:
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781422317044

The interaction between the user & the product is one of the primary concerns of the product design process. While there are many different methods of ergonomic research & theory used to develop products that solve common workplace problems, this reference helps to clarify some of the concepts & methodologies that Allsteel Inc. used in its process. The goal is to provide a better understanding of how the science of Ergonomics is used to make products that help employees work more comfortably, efficiently, & effectively. Contents: Product Design Ergonomics 101; Anthropometric Measurements; Common Workplace Postures; Common Workplace Motions; Office Furniture Guidelines for Fit & Function; & Universal Design Considerations.

Office Space Planning: Designs for Tomorrow's Workplace

Office Space Planning: Designs for Tomorrow's Workplace
Author: Alexi Marmot
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2000-06-30
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

-- A one-stop, on-the-job resource for modern office space planning and design-- Considers optimal use of space; employee and task space needs; enclosed vs. open-plan offices; furniture, fixtures, and lighting; climate and comfort; and much more-- Includes case studies from major international companies-- Covers topical issues such as design for productivity and technology, on-site parking, daycare, and gym facilities.

Industrial Facility

Industrial Facility
Author: Sam Hecht
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-04-06
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9780714875798

The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial Facility Sam Hecht and Kim Colin's world-renowned, London-based studio is one of the most influential in industrial design, and their work has enjoyed a global cult following thanks to its combination of simplicity and intellectual rigor. This book presents a carefully crafted visual narrative interspersed with candid conversations among key collaborators, project notes, and a collection of essays. The book concludes with a catalogue raisonné, showcasing more than 200 projects that together reveal Industrial Facility's distinct clarity of vision.

Work Space, Equipment and Tool Design

Work Space, Equipment and Tool Design
Author: A. Mital
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 148329661X

As the ergonomic aspect of many problems facing the industry today attracts more attention from the management, providing scientific knowledge and the know-how to solve such problems is becoming increasingly more important. The impetus for this book originated from the pressing need to make the state-of-the-art ergonomic information on workspace, equipment and tool design available to practising ergonomists, safety specialists, engineering designers, and business and technical managers. The book reinforces the notion that ergonomic data should be explicitly integrated in the design of a system, and should become an indispensable part of the overall design process in production engineering, on an equal basis with such activities as mechanical component design, quality assurance, maintenance, inspection, etc. The focus is on selected ergonomic data for workspace, equipment and tool design, with special emphasis on the practical aspects of applying the available information to specific problem areas.

Change Your Space, Change Your Culture

Change Your Space, Change Your Culture
Author: Rex Miller
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2014-09-29
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118937813

The fastest, easiest way to shift culture toward engagement and productivity Change Your Space, Change Your Culture is a guide to transforming business by rethinking the workplace. Written by a team of trail-blazing leaders, this book reveals the secrets of companies that discovered the power of culture and space. This insightful guide reveals what companies lose by viewing office space as something to manage or minimize. With practical tips and implementation details, the book helps the reader see that the workspace is, in fact, a crucial driver of productivity and morale. Change Your Space, Change Your Culture was born out of recent studies that expose truly outrageous "Oh, my God" realities: More than 70 percent of the workforce either hates their job or they are just going through the motions. Half of all office space is wasted. Those shattering facts exist because office space is generally regarded as "overhead" or "sunk cost." Most buildings today clearly communicate the low priority placed on people-friendly design. Poor workforce engagement is baked into the culture. This book provides guidance on turning this around, by rethinking and reshaping space to align with the way people work. Specifically, this book moves from the high-altitude view down to the details on how to: Discover the fastest, easiest and most cost-effective way to shift culture Add square footage by using space more effectively Boost employee engagement and vitality by the creative use of space Learn how space can become a powerful productivity tool We all know that design, space, and flow have a powerful effect on the human psyche. Our homes, museums, sports arenas, places of worship, and even airport terminals reveal that. Environment can inspire dread or enthusiasm, distraction or focus, collaboration or isolation. That's why the office must be designed to inspire the desired culture and workflow – if it's not properly designed, no program, training or rules will be effective over time. Change Your Space, Change Your Culture is the practical guide to office space, the foundation of an engaging culture.

The Ergonomics Of Workspaces And Machines

The Ergonomics Of Workspaces And Machines
Author: E. N. Corlett
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2003-09-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203482611

This influential text was fully revised and updated for the second edition with the addition of substantial new material, and takes the reader, in a logical sequence, through the main areas of ergonomics relevant to design, in a way that allows ergonomics to be integrated with all aspects of the design process.

Home Office Design

Home Office Design
Author: Neal Zimmerman
Publisher: Wiley
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1996-09-21
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9780471134336

Your personal consultant for creating the perfect home work space Here is all the information you need to create a comfortable, efficient home office custom designed to meet your personal and professional needs. In this book, architect and home office design expert Neal Zimmerman shows you how to plan, design, and equip the home office that’s right for you. He helps you decide when to do the work yourself and when to hire professionals; and his numerous floor plans, photos, and examples provide countless design ideas and solutions to virtually every problem you encounter. This practical and inspiring guide provides Clear, step-by-step instructions for planning, organizing, and designing your home office space Simple tools for controlling costs and ensuring that you get the results you want Extensive coverage of workstation design Hundreds of photos, floor plans, and drawings to inspire the imagination and solve problems A broad range of design options to fit every budget Surveys of equipment, furnishings, and accessories available to help make your home office a better organized, more comfortable place to work Guidelines for those who are considering extensive renovations A section on planning for the desktop video era Charts, diagrams, planning methods, and inventory sheets to streamline the planning and design process