Sustainable Office Design is a great way for businesses to both help with the environment and save considerable money in the long-term.
Obtaining a sustainable office is partly achieved by using sustainable materials i.e. re-cycled plastics, timber from sustainable forests etc. Its also about utilising your access to natural light and air using low energy technology also choosing materials/products which do not give out high levels of carbon dioxide and other damaging chemicals. |
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We feel that by considering even one of the very simple achievable options below a considerable contribution could be made to saving the planet.
- Maximising space
- Considering the environment when choosing your energy source
- Using sustainable materials wherever possible
- Operating a recycling policy within the workplace
- Recycle all products possible
- Maximising the availability of access to fresh air
- Sub-metering of electricity and water
- Zonal control of your heating and lighting
- Obtaining a sustainably built building/office
- Sourcing eco friendly companies when purchasing supplies or materials
- Reduce energy loads where possible
- Turn machinery of or to standby when not in use
To achieve an effective sustainable office various aspects need to be taken into account for example the overall cost involved, the viability of the space available, energy use available, support and willingness of staff to participate where necessary.
It is a well publicized fact that over 65% of office staff want to contribute to saving the environment but have no idea how to achieve this. Research has shown that members of staff who work within offices /workspaces which have natural lighting and ventilation are far happier and productive, more relaxed and less likely to high absenteeism due to minor illnesses.
We at GDL Interiors Ltd are here to help you achieve your goal of assisting however big or small the environment which we live in, this is achieved by following the steps below:-
Attend an FOC on site meeting to discuss your requirements, survey/measure the area/building to be used, take pictures if necessary, discuss your budget and timescales and what eco options you wish to implement.
We then return to our office and commence sourcing materials, contacting our suppliers who we know have taken into account the environment when producing their products, who have used non-volatile materials, paints, wood, fittings to produce their product i.e.
- Office Partitioning
- Flooring
- Decoration
- Heating/Air Conditioning
- Flooring
- Lighting
- Furniture
- Kitchens/Wash Rooms
- Storage
If required full CAD drawings will be designed and supplied to you for your perusal. Samples of products ie carpets wall coverings will be supplied where possible
We collate costings and options for your venture providing you with recommendations and infrastructures that will help to obtain the optimum buildings energy and utility efficiency. Our aim is always to offer our clients the most cost effective eco friendly way to achieve the results they require. We would then construct our quotation along with supplying our brochure and any other relevant information. This will be e-mailed over to you with a hard copy going out in first class post.
GDL Interiors Ltd makes sure your requirements are carried out in full and to budget. We also maintain on site contact throughout the contract making sure you the client are totally happy and that timescales are adhered to. All our operatives are highly skilled individuals in their field of works and GDL Interiors Ltd prides itself on the superior standard of finish and workmanship with all projects undertaken.
Sustainable Office Design – Contact us now to discuss your requirements.
