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The Office buildings design manual contains information including: Why build an office in wood Architectural design guidelines Component and product details Structure guidelines Design considerations regarding acoustics, fire safety and HVAC Cost considerations Case studies with structural drawings and sustainability analyses Download the manual now and get inspired!

Download the design manual. These may include:. Typical features of Office Buildings include the list of applicable design objectives elements as outlined below.

For a complete list and definitions of the design objectives within the context of whole building design , click on the titles below. The ADA requires that all new construction of places of public accommodation, as well as of commercial facilities such as office buildings, be accessible.

The ADA Standards for Accessible Design set minimum requirements—both scoping and technical—for newly designed and constructed or altered public accommodations and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.

Several of the key elements are outlined below. However, it is important to utilize the full standard to determine all requirements. Accessible Parking, Entrances, and Routes : Office buildings should have accessible parking, entrances, and accessible routes within the spaces that can accommodate persons with various disabilities, including wheelchairs. Office furniture should be placed a minimum of 32" from walls and other obstructions to allow for smooth wheelchair passages.

Allow 60" clearance so wheelchairs can rotate and turn around corners. Desks should be 24—36" high. Standard desks are usually 30" high. Employees should not have to reach any higher than 48" and no lower than 15". When an employee needs to reach to the side, items should be no higher than 54" and no lower than 9". Incorporate Universal Design principles to achieve a design that works for all whenever possible. Assistive Technology : Plan for employees with disabilities who require special assistive technology, as well as employees who use a large amount of technology that is not portable.

A spiraling ramp with bright red walls at the transit-oriented Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, California, designed by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, offers an accessible and visually appealing way to move between floors. Photo Credit: Tim Griffith. Planning : When planning the exterior and interiors of an office building, create a building design and spaces that businesses and people want to work in. Aesthetics are extremely significant to both morale and productivity within the workplace.

The office building should also be planned to accommodate changes in use or work flow. Overall Aesthetics : Utilize color, pattern, and texture in the building to create an inviting and safe environment.

Furnishings, finishes, and artwork should reflect the nature of the work within the building and be well taken care of and provide supportive and comfortable environments. Provide access to views and nature whenever possible to improve the quality of the work environment. Provide aesthetically pleasing individual work spaces and storage.

Encourage some personalizing of space, but eliminate clutter to reduce distractions and work hazards. Traditional, cellular layouts were replaced with open workspaces, huddle rooms, and lounges.

The high-performance office should be evaluated using life-cycle economic and material evaluation models. Owners need to understand that optimizing building performance requires a willingness to invest more initially to save on long-term operations and maintenance costs.

To achieve the optimum performance for the investment in the facility, value engineering provides a means for assessing the performance versus cost of each design element and building component. Value engineering elicits ideas on ways of maintaining or enhancing results while reducing life-cycle costs. In the construction phase, contractors are encouraged through shared savings to draw on their special 'know-how' to propose changes that cut costs while maintaining or enhancing quality, value, and functional performance.

Tenant Requirements : The building design must consider the integrated requirements of the intended tenants. Your rating has been recorded. Write a review Rate this item: 1 2 3 4 5. Preview this item Preview this item. Subjects Skyscrapers -- Designs and plans. Office buildings -- Design and construction. Office buildings -- Planning. View all subjects More like this Similar Items. Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private.

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