Commercial interior designers are particularly equipped to improve the look and feel of a space while also ensuring its safety for all users. They have undertaken specific training in order to understand building regulations, codes, permits, ergonomic design and how the public interact with spaces. Commercial interior designers can work on a range of different spaces, such as hospitals, offices, schools, restaurants, cruise ships, hotels and aged care facilities – each presenting their own unique safety hazards and requirements.
These Are The Ways How Commercial Interior Designers Guarantee Safe Spaces.
Healthy Work Spaces
Considering the long periods of time that employees spend in offices, even small changes can have a drastic effect on their long term health. A commercial interior designer will know the ideal height of office chairs in relation to computer screens and keyboards, will be able to advise on the best lighting to avoid eye strain and suggest ways to ensure ideal ventilation and temperature management.
Air Quality
Poor air quality can lead to serious health symptoms in any given space. Commercial interior designers will be able to give advice on how to circulate fresh air in a space, how to reduce dust and mould, and avoid concentrations of hazardous chemicals from things as simple as printers, photocopiers and heaters. Simple acts like avoiding carpet to reduce dust mites, or keeping plants off certain surfaces to prevent mould, can significantly affect air quality.
Fire Safety
Individual buildings must meet certain requirements for fire exits, stairwells, windows, emergency lighting and signs. The materials that the building is made from greatly impacts its fire safety, as does using flame retardant furniture and finishings. The layout and flow of a space is crucial for maximising how quickly occupants can get out and also how quickly fire crews can access the property.
Lighting
Adequate lighting is absolutely essential for keeping people safe while they complete certain tasks, such as a chef cutting food or a surgeon performing surgery. It is a careful balancing act to get the right amount of lighting for each space – too little and it becomes hard to work, while too much can cause glare and eye strain. Lighting can also have an affect on our physical and mental wellbeing. A good commercial interior designer will have a wealth of knowledge on the best lighting for different spaces.
Furniture
A commercial interior designer has a say in the type of furnishings and finishings within a space. Certain ergonomic furniture can improve the wellbeing of employees by supporting them in correct anatomical ways. This leads to better employee health and productivity, which will ultimately be reflected in the business’ success. Furniture with low emissions is another aspect of safety that commercial interior designs may look at.
It is important to note that simply following regulations does not automatically render a space safe. Instead, a good commercial interior designer abides by regulations and then goes above and beyond to maximise the safety of a space for all users.
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