http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog A blog about office furniture and cubicles. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:20:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Take a look at this cool video and see passersby having the time of their lives in a faux office workstation in a very unusual setting. This is probably the first time anyone has used cubicles to create a psychological experiment that doubles as street theater. YouTube user JPAndreoni set ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/cubicle-fun-facts-have-you-ever-used-cubicles-for-a-social-experiment/ The difficulty of creating truly ergonomic office chairs is a challenge that has kept manufacturers busy for many decades. Some designers have scrapped the idea of a traditional “chair” altogether in their quest for the perfect seating option. Here are just a few of the concepts that have been created ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/unusual-office-chairs-for-all-budgets/ Business owners who are serious about purchasing some of the sturdiest office furniture on the market will be interested in investigating Maxon cubicles. Steel and aluminum are combined to create a panel system that can double as ceiling height walls in the Empower collection. These panels are 3” thick and ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/empower-maxon-cubicles-offer-strength-and-versatility/ When you are outfitting your office environment, having most of your pieces match or follow a basic theme is ideal. However, conference rooms and executive offices can be embellished with a few eclectic pieces that stand out as truly unique. Have you considered looking into antique office furniture? San Diego ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/office-furniture-san-diego-rustic-hardwood-antiques/ Are you planning the finish details for a set of AIS cubicles? Vista is one of the choices you might consider if you want neutral tones paired with an interesting texture. This surfacing option is part of the Birdseye collection by Guilford. It features pale, open weave fabric with darker ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/ais-cubicles-vista-finish/ A quick perusal of the Steelcase website will show you that this company takes pride in being eco-responsible. For example, they have actually agreed to purchase the total energy output from a new Texas wind farm for the next 5 years. Another important environmental initiative is their creation of the ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/be-a-green-giant-with-refurbished-steelcase-cubicles/ Teknion cubicles are slimmed down for inclusion in the Diet collection. These panels have a thin 1.3” profile that saves space without sacrificing quality. This is the solution to choose when your real estate costs are steep and you want to create a high-density office environment. Panel heights range from 42-66” ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/teknion-cubicles-go-on-a-diet/ There is no question that Light in Motion (LIM) is an innovative, practical addition to the modern office space. Last year, this Haworth cubicle LED task light took home the silver at NeoCon. Now, the lighting system has been honored with the iF product design award for 2010. It has ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/haworth-cubicle-light-wins-if-award/ Leading office furniture manufacturer Steelcase has an impressive reputation for corporate responsibility and community involvement. They regularly provide grants to charitable organizations. The company also sponsors fundraisers and provides volunteer services to many community programs. Used Steelcase cubicles and other pieces of office furniture are also donated to non-profits from ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/used-steelcase-cubicles-donated-to-non-profits/ AIS has recently added a new section to their website. Now, you can view AIS cubicle finishes in their online gallery. This makes it easy to select veneers, paint, and fabric surfacing options for your panel systems. Here’s a brief overview of what’s on offer from this manufacturer: Panel Fabrics This fabric ... http://www.sandiegocubicles.com/blog/ais-cubicle-finishes/