Duffy / Cave / Worthington Planning Office Space

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4831-0326-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 256 Seiten, Web PDF

Planning Office Space tackles architectural concerns in offices design. The book is comprised of 37 chapters that are organized into 10 sections. Section I covers the planning of the office space. Section II discusses the office shell, while Section III deals with the office interior. The book also deals with the economics of building offices, and then tackles the legal concerns in office planning. The office environment and facilities are discussed. The text also covers office space management and the future of office designs. The last section presents a guide to office design. The text will be useful to architects and individuals who want to either commission or renovate an office.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Duffy, Francis

Cave, Colin

Worthington, John

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Planning Office Space;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Table of Contents;6
5;SECTION I: PLANNING OFFICE SPACE;8
5.1;Chapter 1. The principles of office design;10
5.1.1;1 Objectives;10
5.1.2;2 The situation today;11
5.1.3;3 Shell and scenery;11
5.1.4;4 The process;13
5.1.5;5 The future;14
5.1.6;Reference;14
5.2;Chapter 2. Two decades of continuous development;15
5.2.1;Shell;15
5.2.2;Scenery;17
5.2.3;Automation;18
5.2.4;Office environment;18
5.2.5;Furniture;20
5.2.6;Multi-national firms;20
5.2.7;Office in its setting;21
5.3;Chapter 3. Some notes on an activity;23
5.3.1;1 The word 'office';23
5.3.2;2 The professions and trade;25
5.3.3;3 The images adopted;26
5.3.4;4 Where now?;28
5.3.5;References;28
6;SECTION II: THE OFFICE SHELL;30
6.1;Chapter 4. The custom-designed office building;32
6.1.1;1 Custom design;32
6.1.2;2 Radiation House, Neasden;34
6.1.3;3 Co-operative Insurance Society headquarters building, Manchester;36
6.1.4;4 The design of custom-built offices;39
6.1.5;5 The effect of custom design on the speculative market;39
6.2;Chapter 5. Methods of measuring space: the shell;40
6.2.1;1 Defining terms;40
6.2.2;2 Sizing an office building;41
6.2.3;3 Methods of evaluating office space;42
6.3;Chapter 6. Shell and core;45
6.3.1;1 Definitions;45
6.3.2;2 Factors that shape shells;45
6.3.3;3 A basic grammar for office shells;48
6.3.4;4 The design of the core;51
6.3.5;References;51
6.4;Chapter 7. Office shells: a comparison;52
6.4.1;1 Method of evaluation;52
6.5;Chapter 8. Grids;59
6.5.1;1 The function of grids;59
6.5.2;2 Structural grids;59
6.5.3;3 Floor loadings;62
6.5.4;4 Structural grids in the vertical dimension;63
6.5.5;5 Constructional grids;63
6.5.6;6 Servicing grids;65
6.5.7;7 Planning grids;65
6.5.8;8 Conclusions;65
7;SECTION III: THE OFFICE INTERIOR;66
7.1;Chapter 9. Bürolandschaft: A science of office design?;68
7.1.1;1 Background;68
7.1.2;2 A unique approach to office design;69
7.1.3;3 Organisational ideas and office design;69
7.1.4;4 Bürolandschaft: Background of ideas;73
7.1.5;Footnotes and References;74
7.2;Chapter 10. Bürolandschaft: an appraisal;75
7.2.1;The attractions of office landscaping;75
7.2.2;What is office landscaping?;77
7.2.3;The bigger the better;77
7.2.4;Egalítarianism rampant;79
7.2.5;Everything should move;81
7.2.6;Conclusion;84
7.2.7;References;84
7.3;Chapter 11. The organisation and the shell;85
7.3.1;1 Preface;85
7.3.2;2 Four organisations;85
7.3.3;3 The requirements of an organisation;86
7.3.4;4 Capacity of office shells;87
7.3.5;5 Conclusions;87
7.4;Chapter 12. The organisation and the scenery;88
7.4.1;1 Preface;88
7.4.2;2 Scenery arrangements;88
7.4.3;3 Organisations and scenery design;88
7.4.4;4 Conclusion;88
7.5;Chapter 13. Layout in open-plan offices;91
7.5.1;1 The importance of office layout;91
7.5.2;2 Growth of layout planning;91
7.5.3;3 Methods of layout planning;92
7.5.4;4 Data collection;92
7.5.5;5 Analysing information;92
7.5.6;6 Drawing diagrams of relationships;93
7.5.7;7 The physical layout;95
7.5.8;8 Conclusion;96
7.5.9;References;96
7.6;Chapter 14. Methods of measuring space: the scenery;97
7.6.1;1 Space standards;97
7.6.2;2 What are space standards?;97
7.6.3;3 Why were space standards developed?;97
7.6.4;4 Value of space standards in planning;98
7.6.5;5 Contrasted examples;98
8;SECTION IV: THE ECONOMICS OF BUILDING OFFICES;104
8.1;Chapter 15. Building finance;106
8.1.1;1 General economic background;106
8.1.2;2 The asset value of an office building;107
8.1.3;3 The development budget and land valuation;107
8.1.4;4 Financing the development;108
8.1.5;5 Economics of building design;109
8.1.6;6 Floor space as a commodity;110
8.1.7;7 Cost in use;110
8.2;Chapter 16. The residual method of land valuation;111
8.3;Chatper 17. Office building: variations in shape;112
8.3.1;1 Introduction;112
8.4;Chapter 18. Scenery costs;115
8.4.1;1 Preface;115
8.4.2;2 Definitions;115
8.4.3;3 Notes on the figures;117
8.4.4;4 Ratio of fitting-out to other costs;117
9;SECTION V: THE LAW AND REGULATIONS;118
9.1;Chapter 19. Legislation on the quantity and location of development;120
9.1.1;1 Outline;120
9.1.2;2 Intention of control;120
9.1.3;3 Office development permit;121
9.1.4;4 (Outline) town planning consent;122
9.1.5;5 Effect of legislation on extent and location of office development;123
9.1.6;6 Ancillary use;123
9.1.7;7 Permitting and controlling legislation;124
9.2;Chapter 20. Regulations controlling the office shell;125
9.2.1;1 Definitions;125
9.2.2;2 The regulations;126
9.2.3;3 Detail town planning control;126
9.2.4;4 Control of circulation in offices;126
9.2.5;5 Control of space use in offices;126
9.2.6;6 Control of fabric;126
10;SECTION VI: THE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT;128
10.1;Chatper 21. Integrated services for office buildings;130
10.1.1;1 Co-ordination and predetermination;130
10.1.2;2 Compatibility;131
10.1.3;3 Building configuration;131
10.1.4;4 Structure/services relationship;132
10.1.5;5 Services distribution and floor sandwiches;132
10.1.6;6 Routing control and reserved zones;135
10.1.7;7 Delivery to workplace;136
10.1.8;8 Heating, ventilating and air conditioning;137
10.1.9;9 Cable-borne workplace servicing;137
10.1.10;10 Alteration and disruption;139
10.1.11;11 Conclusion;139
10.2;Chapter 22. Acoustic factors;140
10.2.1;1 Introduction;140
10.2.2;2 A method for evaluating speech intelligibility;140
10.2.3;3 Background noise;142
10.2.4;4 Cellular offices;142
10.2.5;5 Landscaped offices;143
10.2.6;6 Generation of background noise;145
10.2.7;7 Noises other than speech sounds;145
10.2.8;Glossary of terms;146
10.3;Chapter 23. Thermal factors;147
10.3.1;1 Preface;147
10.3.2;2 Background;147
10.3.3;3 A range of environments;148
10.3.4;4 Office design;150
10.3.5;References;153
10.4;Chapter 24. Office environment checklist;154
11;SECTION VII: OFFICE FACILITIES;158
11.1;Chapter 25. Entrances and reception areas;160
11.1.1;1.0 Principal types of reception;160
11.1.2;2.0 The main elements;161
11.1.3;3.0 Planning;161
11.1.4;4.0 Environment;162
11.1.5;5.0 Cleaning and environment;163
11.1.6;References;163
11.2;Chapter 26. Conference and meeting facilities;164
11.2.1;1 Introduction;164
11.2.2;2 Types of meeting;165
11.2.3;3 Character and provision of meeting places;166
11.2.4;4 Examples of the provision of meeting spaces;169
11.2.5;References;170
11.3;Chapter 27. Storage and distribution;171
11.3.1;1 Background to the design of storage and distribution systems;171
11.3.2;2 Types of storage;171
11.3.3;3 Storage, handling and access;172
11.3.4;4 Environment;175
11.3.5;5 Specialised storage equipment, .short term storage;176
11.3.6;6 Storage equipment–long term;177
11.3.7;References;179
11.4;Chapter 28. Eating;180
11.4.1;1 Requirements;180
11.4.2;2 Size and variety;180
11.4.3;3 Beverages;181
11.4.4;4 Meals;182
11.4.5;5 Location of catering facilities;183
11.4.6;6 Kitchen planning;183
11.4.7;7 Self-service cafeteria;183
11.4.8;8 Food preparation and storage;185
11.4.9;9 Preparation and cooking of meals;185
11.4.10;10 Dishwashing;186
11.4.11;11 Storage of utensils and linen;186
11.4.12;12 General;186
11.4.13;Bibliography;186
11.5;Chapter 29. Hygiene facilities;187
11.5.1;1 Provision of hygiene facilities;187
11.5.2;2 Space requirements;188
11.5.3;3 Disabled persons;188
11.5.4;4 Equipment;188
11.5.5;5 Cleaning and maintenance requirements;188
11.5.6;6 Rest rooms;188
11.5.7;7 Equipment for first aid or rest rooms;189
11.5.8;Bibliography;189
11.6;Chapter 30. Automatic data processing;190
11.6.1;1 Introduction;190
11.6.2;2 Relationship between spaces and functions;191
11.6.3;3 On-line equipment;191
11.6.4;4 Off-line equipment;191
11.6.5;5 Construction;192
11.6.6;6 Environment;192
11.6.7;7 Services;193
11.6.8;8 Protection;193
11.6.9;References;194
12;SECTION VIII: MANAGING OFFICE SPACE;196
12.1;Chapter 31. Office furniture;198
12.1.1;1 Situations;198
12.1.2;2 Categories and definitions;199
12.1.3;3 Furniture selection;201
12.1.4;4 The future of office furniture;201
12.1.5;5 Conclusions;201
12.2;Chapter 32. Moving into an office;202
12.2.1;1 Introduction: Problems encountered during the move;202
12.2.2;2 Explaining the move;202
12.2.3;3 Managing the move;203
12.3;Chapter 33. Management of office space;206
12.3.1;1 Programming, design and space management;206
12.3.2;2 Implementing space management;208
12.3.3;3 Conclusions;210
12.3.4;References;210
12.4;Chapter 34. Three older office buildings;211
12.4.1;1 Lever Brothers: Port Sunlight;211
12.4.2;2 Norwich Union: Surrey House;213
12.4.3;3 Imperial Chemical House;215
12.4.4;4 Appraisal;215
12.4.5;References;216
13;SECTION IX: A POSSIBLE FUTURE;218
13.1;Chapter 35. New projects;220
13.1.1;1 Introduction;220
13.1.2;2 Site planning;220
13.1.3;3 Building organisation;221
13.1.4;4 Space management;222
13.1.5;5 Expansion and change;222
13.1.6;6 Conclusions;222
13.1.7;CUSTOM DESIGNED OFFICES;224
13.1.7.1;1 Deep plan office space for insurance brokers;224
13.1.7.2;2 Technology and science centre;225
13.1.7.3;3 Technical marketing centre;226
13.1.7.4;4 Music publishers' offices and warehouses;227
13.1.8;SPEC OFFICES;228
13.1.8.1;5 Arundel Great Court offices and hotel;228
13.1.8.2;6 Offices at The Hague;229
13.1.8.3;7 Commercial building;230
13.1.9;LOCAL AND CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES;231
13.1.9.1;8 County administrative hq;231
13.1.9.2;9 Town hall extension;232
13.1.9.3;10 Civic offices;233
13.1.9.4;11 New government offices;234
13.1.10;RENOVATION;235
13.1.10.1;12 Bridge House;235
13.1.10.2;1312-18 Grosvenor Gardens;236
13.2;Chapter 36. New directions;237
13.2.1;Introduction;237
13.2.2;2 Trends to watch;238
13.2.3;3 Postscript;240
13.2.4;Reference;240
14;SECTION X: DESIGN GUIDE;242
14.1;Chapter 37. Design guide;244
14.1.1;Introduction;244
14.1.2;A Inception: general framework;245
14.1.3;. Feasibility: general strategy;247
14.1.4;C Outline proposals: the shell;249
14.1.5;D Scheme design: the scenery;251
15;Bibliography;254
16;List of authors;255
17;Index;256