The shift seen with furniture this year had an increased emphasis on the recent trend in mobility. There is plenty of research to back up the fact that people today are working much different than years before. Companies work as teams, collaborating in different groups throughout the day. With this idea in mind Steelcase same out with a line that promotes constant movement throughout the day. Desks are able to be rolled throughout the space near mobile marker boards or grouped together for co-creation. This is an interesting concept for the office, but could also be used in other settings like media centers in schools.
The Importance of Sound / Noise Control in Animal Care Design
Noise control is a fundamental element in design, especially in animal care facilities. Excessive noise can be disturbing to day-to-day operations and can cause stress to not only the staff, but also the patients.