private offices
- minimum of 10 sq.m.
- maximum of 30 sq.m.
semi-private offices (for 2 or more occupants)
- 14 sq.m. to 35 sq.m.
general office space (open plan)
| - economical standard | 6 sq.m./person |
| - reasonable average | 7 sq.m./person |
| - liberal standard | 9 sq.m./person |
interior circulation (ingress and egress to work stations)
| - corridors | 1.50 to 3.0 m. wide | |
| - main aisles | 1.50 m. wide (substantial traffic areas to main exits) | |
| - intermediate aisles | 1.20. wide (moderate amount of traffic) | |
| - secondary aisles | 0.90 m. wide (between rows of desk) | |
conference room (for use by 15 people)
- 47sq.m.
- add approximately 0.9 sq.m. for each additional person to be provided for.
reception areas (for use by 15 people)
- 37 sq.m.
- add approximately 0.9 sq.m. for each additional person to be provided for.
waiting/interviewing room (for use by 15 people)
- 20 sq.m.
- add approximately 0.9 sq.m. for each additional person be provided for.
storage/filing rooms
- 5 % of total office area
finished ceiling height (average)
- 2.4 m. to 2.6 m.
floor to floor height (typical)
- 3.4 m. to 4.5 m.
elevators
- 1 unit for every 2,300 sq.m.
elevator lobbies
| - 1.8 to 2.8 m. wide | - elevators on one side only |
| - 3.0 to 3.7 m. wide | - elevators on both sides |