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Space Saving Ideas for Office Furniture In San Diego

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Cube Configuration

Cube Configuration

As the author of this article about office furniture in San Diego points out, business real estate in California is expensive. The less space employers have to pay a monthly lease for, the better. However, there is a fine line between being efficient and packing workers in like sardines. When employees feel crowded and undervalued, their stress levels rise and morale plummets. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to reduce the overall square footage required without sacrificing individual comfort.

Properly configured cubicles can take up much less room than U shaped workspaces with a desk, bridge, and return. For example, an L shape has a more open feel while reducing the space taken up by furnishings. Scott Chapman at the American Chronicle points out that today’s compact, flat screen monitors can eliminate the need for employees to have 3 work surfaces. In addition, less storage space is required as companies move away from paper documentation.

Fun Facts About Cubicles: Del Mar Offices Host Unseen Intruders

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Cubicle CleaningOK, so this is more of a gross fact than a fun fact about cubicles. Del Mar office spaces are often plagued with uninvited guests called dust mites. These tiny arthropods feed on flakes of skin that humans shed on a daily basis. Dust mites tend to accumulate in bedding because that’s where people spend 8 hours a night.

Guess where office workers spend 8 hours a day? Sitting in a cubicle at work. The fabric surfaces of a standard cube panel are porous. They accumulate dust and become infested with colonies of mites over time. So does office carpet and upholstered seating. A significant percentage of the population is allergic to airborne dust mite droppings (yuck!) These allergens contribute to ongoing respiratory health problems in the workplace.

To reduce the mite population in your office, use a vacuum attachment to remove dust from your cube panels. Some fabrics may be cleaned with a gentle detergent. Do a spot check first to determine the color fastness of your cubicles. Del Mar carpet and upholstery cleaning companies that serve commercial clients can help you with stain removal. Steam clean any fabric surfaces that are resilient enough to withstand the heat and moisture.

Ventilate Your Cubicles: Vista Climate Offers Fresh Air for Worker Health

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to pop open the windows at work? It sure would be nice to let a breath of fresh air waft through the office and along the rows of cubicles. Vista, California is actually not a bad place to try this. With daytime temps averaging between 68 and 84 degrees, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a balmy breeze.

office-windows1Energy Considerations

Higher insulation requirements implemented in the 1970s and a simultaneous reduction in ventilation standards are closely linked to the current epidemic of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). Unacceptably high levels of pollutants accumulate in many office buildings causing headaches, allergic reactions, fatigue, and lots of other problems.

You need to balance your energy costs against the health and comfort of your workers. Cutting the A/C on moderate days in favor of open windows is one way to reduce your electric bill. Continue running the system on ‘fan only’ mode to increase air circulation and reduce the incidence of SBS symptoms. It’s a win/win situation.

How to Make This Work

Directing outside airflow into your office space effectively has a lot to do with how you arrange the furniture. Keep areas around windows clear of obstructions. Angle the open side of each cubicle slightly toward the incoming breeze. Once employees get used to natural variations in temperature throughout the day, they will enjoy not having to breathe stale air all the time.

To keep things from getting out of hand when the wind picks up, add paperweights to your office cubicles. Vista does have some high pollution days, so keep an eye on the forecast. Close the windows when there is an ozone alert. Finally, install sturdy screens so your open windows don’t create a safety or security hazard.