The introduction of electric and electronic
machines into offices marked an upturn in the quantity and
quality of access flooring and signalled a new way of dealing
with the design and construction of commercial buildings.
The appearance and furnishing of offices has changed drastically
in recent years. The advent of computers has revolutionised
working methods and
space management.
It is significant that we no longer talk of desks, cupboards,
filing cabinets, etc.
Today, the design and subdivision of office space revolves
around the creation of work
stations. Nowadays operators receive, process
and send information via keyboards, terminals, video screens,
telephone sets and inter phones. They are connected directly
to other operators and to electronic filing systems or junctions,
thus creating a complex data communication network.
Every work station must be supplied with
optimum light,
temperature and air humidity to ensure that
the operators and machines work as
comfortably and efficiently as possible. Other
factors such as noise levels and aesthetics are essential
when creating the ideal working atmosphere.
