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WHY BUILD WALLS - CONCEPT DESIGN CHECKLIST (WHAT TYPE OF SPACE ARE YOU…
WHY BUILD WALLS - CONCEPT DESIGN CHECKLIST
WHAT TYPE OF SPACE ARE YOU CREATING?
Enclosed space
Roof or covered - blocking sprinkler coverage
Fire standards US
- ASTM E84 class A (Class C min to IBC):fire:
Fire Standards UK /EU
- Small rooms not more than 30m2. BS 476 National class 3 / BS EN 13501 European class D-S3, d2 :fire:
Site coding US
IBC - Generic NFPA 13 ADA - Disability AHJ approval Boston is strict
Site coding UK
- Approval doc B fire safety :fire: Approval doc M access Approval Doc F ventilation
NFPA 13 / IBC 4FT Rule may apply to smaller pods / phone booths in either one direction or both - check with US consultants - Jensen Hughes
open screen / booth
No roof or cover
Fire rating US
ASTM E84 class C (Should aim for Class A if possible - cost / supply permitting) :fire:
Site coding US
- IBC generic. Simple / furniture category due to no roof
Site coding UK
- Furniture STD's
Fire rating UK / EU
TBC :fire:
RESEARCH
TECHNICAL MATERIAL CHOICES
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Felt
Polyester
Flax
Hemp
Fire :fire:
Dont treat with FR - Use raw
E84 class C Minimum / Class A Difficult to achieve
Acoustic performance - good absorption but not when compressed heavily
Technical
Weight / Density - Acoustic absorption V's structural
Mouldability / Fabrication
Aluminium
No need to fire test but check paint / finish fire rating
What grade?
6063 T6 - For Straight fabrications
6063 T4 For Bent / Rolled fabrications
Paint
E84 class C/A
UL94 - VO
VOC?
UK Fire - BS 476 CLASS 3/1
BS EN 13501
Wood
Fire :fire:
UK - Fire BS 476 National class 3 / EU - BS EN 13501 European class D-S3, d2
US - E84 Class C (open structures) Class A (for enclosed structures but may be able to use C as a Min.)
Technical
Glass
US -
ANSI ZZ97.1
UK / EU
- BS EN 12150 / BS EN 1260 - CLASS 1
US Imperial UK Metric - Can we use the same thickness?
3/8" (9/10mm) more common than 5/16" (8 / 8.5mm) in the US
Moulded plastic
Fire :fire:
Trims / Decorative UL94 - HB
Housing electronics UL94- V0
UL Listing - easier to pick pre Yellow Carded Materials
Intertek Listing - Easier to UL94 Test & Fingerprint audit
Technical - is it decorative or functional
Extruded plastic
Fire :fire:
Flexi / rigid Min, UL94 - HB
Technical
Flexible Performance
Rigid
Co-Extruded
Fabric
Fire :fire:
US Fire - Open Structures = E84 Class C. Closed Structures = Class C Min Class A Preferable moving forward
Dont bond to assembly - wrap and tack ! Bonding categorises it as a composite requiring assembly testing
Polyester good - melts away instead of burning but be careful of smoke levels
Low smoke
Wool sometimes high smoke due to smoudering
Acoustic performance - is it porous? If yes that's good
UK - Fire BS 476 National class 3 / EU - BS EN 13501 European class D-S3, d2
US Fire - Below 0.9mm exempt fire testing
Technical
Thickness
High Porosity + Better Acoustics
Stretch / wrap properties
Colour range - Can you create gradations?
AESTHETIC DIRECTIONS / MOOD BOARD
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Accessories
Product function?
Table / shelves
Storage
Mounting AV equipment
Whiteboards
Decorative
Colour trends
Research
Easy to change
UK / US
Materials and finish trends
Can we source same materials in UK and US? If not research dual sourcing
Soft
Architectual
Industrial
Clean / anonymous
Executive
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DEVELOP MATERIALS / COLOUR / FABRIC / FINISH PALETTE
Add options to choose from
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UK / US
Cost / quality level
Low ?
High ?
Medium ?
MATERIALS & STRUCTURE
SOL SHAPE AND SIZES
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BOM
Structures
Cost Esitmates
Capex
TECHNICAL FUNCTION / FEASIBILITY PROTOTYPING
RISK ANALYSIS AND CONTINGENCY
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Identify high risk assemblies
Identify high risk components
Identify Contingencies
Extra cost
Extra Time
Alternatives
Identify high risk materials
CONCEPT FEASIBILTY SIGN OFF
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PRODUCTION ENGINEERING
IMPLEMENTATION
MARKETING
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Technology
Control
Manual
Automatic
Remote
Sensing / self monitoring
Personal customisation
off the shelf
Development
Source hardware supplier
Source software developer / supplier
Identify hardware
Environmental
Eco / recyclable
Certification - BREEAM / LEED etc.
Material Audit
Accessories
Tables
Shelves
Storage
lighting
whiteboards
Coat hooks
Wellbeing
Biophilic
Acosutics
Phsychology
Air quality
Senses
Air
Scent
Feel / touch
Ergonomics
Heights
Levels
Tabling
Controls
Develop concepts and prototype
Use specialists internal / external
US SEISMIC CONSULTANTS =
TOM CASTLE - FWC
US FIRE CODING CONSULTANTS -
KURT RUCHALA - JENSEN HUGHES
UK FIRE CONSULTANT -
MOSTYN BULLOCK?
Acoustics
Start with insulation then add absorption
Materials research
Detail engineering - shape / thickness / mass
minimise gaps
overlap joints
absorption vs fire rating
Enclosed space
Material / wall / ceiling RW 34 / 42 DB
Assembled DNTW (F) STC 32 db min
Ventilation
Noise level
Minimum motor hum
Comfortable airflow sound
Structure
UK / EU Partitioning
US
UL1286
GLASS ANSI
GLASS RETENTION
ANSI BIFMA
Tables / shelves / brackets
Seismic
US Seismic consultants = TOM CASTLE - FWC
Lighting
Low energy
LEED / BREEAM
Control
Personal settings
Electrics
Find electrics that have UL mark + EU / CE
Make sure UL listings / cert is correct for our purpose / market ul962/ 1286/ furnature
UK - BS6396
Must be UL listed
US - UL962 / 1286
No horizontal sockets - spill hazard - mounting may need testing. Source sockets in US
US - Hard wired / approved plug lead. Anything lower than 2ft needs to be armour protected / enclosed
DESIGN FOR PURCHASING
IDEAS TO IMPROVE / REDUCE
Stock
Single source in the UK?
Dual source UK / US
Warehousing
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1 more item...
Picking off
Assy time
Damage / Quality
Missing parts
Handling
DESIGN FOR PRODUCTION
Quick Assy
Required parts
Reduced assy
capacity increase opportunities without increase sq footage of warehousing or assy
SUPPLIER ASSY ?
Extrusion frames
box up & Ship "Ready to use"
Simpler
Faster
Less handling
IN HOUSE ASSY ?
Pick to suit skill set
Check capacity / Space requirements
DESIGN FOR DELIVERY & INSTALL
Sub Assy Breakdown
Packing
Picking off
Simple site assy
Reduced parts
Reduced fixings
Reduced install cost (more competitive)
Post Install flexibility -Opportunities for customer to instantly move
Simple / Quick install - easier to train
Reduced delivery / shipping cost (more efficient to export)
Site access
Lift sizes
Manual handling
Mobility / Trolleys / Equipment
Function
Sliding Doors
Mobility
Assembly
Hinged Doors
Modularity
Installation
3 MONTH FEASIBILITY STUDIES
- Anything that is
not proven
after that period
moves into Phase 2
project
Identify ways to soften the pods without making the round
User interface - Controls
New lighting & Electrical solution
Increased flexibility on site - Disassembly / Reassembly / Movement / Adaptability / Accessories
Ease of delivery & Install - Modules / size / weight / packaging / movement / assembly / fixings / time
Ease of manufacture - new methods / suppliers doing more / lees components
International material fire rating - US Class A ambition / UK & EU Class 3
Floor levelling
Full structural re-design
Hinged / sliding door options
New extruded roof
Enhanced acoustics - block gaps (ventilation) / increase insulation / sound masking
New hoop - horizontal / potentially remove verticals
Levels of privacy & additional function - Awnings / canopies / platforms
Refresh solid walls - 3 sides upholstered / potential to hack the outside
Better ventilation / Better cooling / Thermal comfort - Define how much better
Refine pod sizes based on function
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CUSTOMER NEEDS
WORKPLACE
MATERIAL TRENDS
FUNCTION
COMPETITOR
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MOVE ON
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MOVE ON
Determine specialists internal / external
Create Teamwork Plan - Feasibility studies
Start Draft Brief
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