If you're considering moving your company into a new facility, the design process might represent an exciting opportunity to truly develop a new corporate identity. However, that process can also be stressful if you're concerned with developing a facility that can stand the test of time. If you haven't upgraded your work space for a period of years, you may not even be aware of some exciting developments.
Keeping your eyes open when you go into other people's offices can be an important start to the design process, but a little additional guidance can go a long way. Making sure that you keep up with the current trends can extend the longevity of your design and guarantee that you're able to enjoy everything a new space has to offer.
Below, you'll find a guide to some exciting treds in commercial building design. Keeping these design options in mind can allow you to build an impressive new space to meet all of your needs and stand as a testament to your foresight for many years to come.
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
With an increased consciousness about the effects construction projects have on the environment comes an increased effort to utilize environmentally friendly materials. The days of dangerous insulation and unabashed mining may be in the past, and there's a renewed focus on sourcing your construction materials from recycled or reclaimed inventories.
The benefits that come with sustainable construction aren't simply limited to the environment, of course. Some jurisdictions may offer substantial tax incentives if you complete your construction project with environmentally friendly materials.
This can allow you to embrace your new construction from an entirely different financial perspective, as it may represent a substantial investment in the future of your company that you can achieve for a negligible up front cost. That relief would make your new project a no brainer.
BOLDER FLOORING
In years past, the design trends in office flooring all leaned in the direction of drab and uninteresting. Bold patterns and bright colors were thought to be too distracting or perhaps too difficult to accent. This created a sense of monotony that permeated a wide range of commercial facilities and may have even contributed to some productivity problems.
If your boring office is causing your employees to nod off during the day, something needs to change with your design.
Bright and bold carpet or tile can make a statement to your visitors and provide a splash of life for your employees on a daily basis. Embracing vibrant flooring can also provide a jumping off point for you to explore more exciting design in the rest of your fixtures. A colorful office can be an engaged and creative office and can allow your company to feel aggressive and forward thinking.
ENHANCED CONNECTIVITY
The internet is such an all-encompassing force in the global economy that it seems almost impossible to remember a time when that was not the case. In older buildings, however, there may be network dead zones and other challenges which get in the way of guaranteed productivity.
By designing your new facility to maximize your connectivity, you can rest assured that you'll have a modern space, allowing your employees to secure access for essential tasks at all times of the day. Wireless connections can also allow for flexibility and mobility in a work space, creating even more options for employee performance.
Cochran Construction Company has the skills and experience necessary to meet
all of your design build needs. By leaning on experts in the industry, you can be sure that your new commercial space meets all of your expectations and performs up to the level you desire for years to come.
