Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Eco-friendly Office Design Tips
5 Office Design Tips to make sure you "think green" when planning your office design.
Having a sustainable office design makes sense! Not only does it improve your company's Corporate Social Responsibility, but you can also reap the financial benefits from reduced electricity bills. Switching to environmentally friendly office design also enables employees to communicate better and helps maximise the best use of your office space.
- Opt for Open Plan
Where possible, try to make your new office design open plan. This not only reduces the amount of office space you will need, it also reduces the amount of office fit out materials you will need to use. Open plan offices allow for improved communication, morale and employee output. - Reduce, reuse & recycle
Having a corporate recycling policy goes far beyond throwing your used paper in the green bin. It means having a good clear out before you move office of any redundant office furniture, unwanted IT equipment and old documents - Choice of Office Furniture
If you are buying new office furniture for your office relocation, take advice from your Office Fit out Partner who can advise on choosing environmentally friendly materials. - Offset Carbon Footprint
When selecting your Office Fit-out Company, be sure to check their Environmental Policy. Most Office Fit out Companies are now monitoring and trying to reduce their carbon footprint and offset any unavoidable carbon footprint by supporting Environmental Charities - Energy-saving Lighting Solutions
Consider implementing energy-saving lighting solutions which can significantly reduce electricity consumption, reduce maintenance and improve your overall office working conditions with better quality light
Office Design Tips: Additional Reading
How to create the Perfect Office Space
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