GLASS PARTITIONS VS OPEN PLAN OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS

It’s no secret that the use of glass partitions to break up internal spaces is becoming increasingly popular in offices across the globe, and to be honest it’s not difficult to see why.

There are many benefits of choosing glass over other materials, the glass maximises light throughout the space, giving a much brighter and aesthetically pleasing space to work. 

 

Many London companies, especially in recent years, followed the examples set by companies such as Google and Microsoft and set up big open office spaces, hoping that the open plan changes would lead to increased productivity and more social work environments.

 

Open plan offices offer brighter, more pleasant working surroundings whilst keeping energy bills low thanks to the influx of light. An open plan area allows for the freedom of movement within a given workspace, enabling members of staff to move from one part of the office to another with minimum disruption.

 

But in fact, recent studies suggest that open plan offices don’t actually boost productivity as much as first imagined. Glass partitions however, are an ingenious solution to the potential pitfalls companies are facing due to this previous trend.

 

We now understand that an open space can cause problems in terms of concentration capabilities and therefore productivity. Glass partitions can offer the best of open plan environments whilst providing the missing advantage of closed off offices areas. They add the benefits of a cubicle office design with the minimum loss of space and intrusion and create the opportunity of privacy when needed.So…as many of us get back into spending 8 hours a day in our offices, here are the main benefits of glass partitions in your office.

Help You Take Advantage of Natural Light

One of the main issues with working in an office is poor lighting. Maximising natural light creates a fantastic illusion of a bright and airy space and having natural light shine in, even if it’s not a particularly nice day outside, is an instant mood-booster and people are more likely to get the most out of their time at work.

And we can guarantee, glass partitions not only likely enhance the mood of your employees but will aid in minimising the expenditure on artificial lighting

Are A Cost-Effective Option 

With the addition of natural light, you can expect to reduce energy bills without the need for as much artificial lighting. 

Letting natural light through will also save on energy bills as it can warm an office up quite easily, so it’s a very cost-effective resource. 

Glass is a very durable material that will last a long time, so you won’t have to worry about replacing it after a while. It’s also timeless so you won’t need to frequently replace it in order to modernise your office. 

Glass partitions can be also assembled and disassembled relatively quickly, and  require no structural modifications. Therefore, this is an excellent choice if you’re considering further expansion or reconstruction in the future as they can easily be taken.

Reinforce an Open Culture While Solving Privacy Issues

When glass partitions are installed in the working environment there is often an unspoken message of openness and honesty.

What about the need for your privacy? Well, using tinted or frosted glass for spaces that need to be less exposed, can offer privacy but still achieve an airy and open atmosphere with an extra bit of security which is often vital in a working environment. This can also help separate different departments and give a more organised look. (opportunity to speak about technical specifications)

Did you know that it is also possible to install integrated blinds between the panels of our double glazed glass partitions? This design function means you can divide up a room with not only acoustic privacy, but visual too when the blinds are drawn.

 

Help with Noise Reduction

Employers generally choose to create partitions because they effectively block noise from filtering throughout the office. And double glazing glass is no different ensuring the prevention of noise pollution which is evident in many open plan offices.

We recommend using our double glazed glass partitioning for the ultimate sound protection. This glass type provides a level of sound protection that makes normal conversations barely audible and loud talking unlikely to be interpreted.

Let’s face it, glass partitions are becoming the norm in newly built and refurbished offices, 

As everybody wants their work environment to look up-to-date and modern, so whether you are looking to simply create an extra meeting room, or completely redesign your office building, retail unit or industrial space, you can achieve so much using office partition systems.

 

Bespoke Glazing Design provides office glass partitioning solutions and we offer an end to end service, endeavouring to work with you collaboratively on projects to ensure your vision is fully realised from enquiry to the final installation. 

 

Have you got a project you think we could help with? Make sure you request a  free quote today.