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Design Principles NBS and Workstage are committed to building a facility that will support the goals of our client and the community. Flexibility and accessibility are essential to the crucial functions of a building. The underfloor service distribution system enables changes to technology, the movement of people, walls and furniture to be made at a much quicker rate and at a lower cost than conventional overhead systems. Modular power and voice/data cabling makes additions, moves and changes much easier because it employs universal module connectors and allows plug and play access anywhere in the building. In support and encouragement of the dynamic future of Technology, the underfloor service distribution system provides a flexible design for today needs and the changes that tomorrow brings.With the cost of energy on the rise, it is more important than ever to design and operate buildings in an efficient manner. With HVAC located under the floor, air has less distance to travel to reach its target. In a traditional system, air is pushed down from the ceiling, requiring it to be released at a cooler temperature. The distance the air travels yields energy savings. The use of proper lighting is a fundamental element in creating productive and efficient environments. Daylighting facilitates energy efficiencies in reducing the need for overhead lighting, which can be intrusive to the space and expensive to operate. By adding skylights, using translucent materials, and outfitting the space with multiple window combinations, it helps to bring the outside light in, creating a more natural and less costly alternative. It is especially important to provide fresh and clean air for the occupants. The goal of the interior environment should coincide with delivering comfort and superior Indoor Air Quality to the users of the space. The introduction of low velocity conditioned air at the floor level, through displacement, ensures that the occupied comfort zone is maintained. The rising air currents carry away pollutants and heat from equipment and the users. By incorporating flexibility, concentrating on the people, being aware of the environment, NBS and Workstage are able to produce the world's most user-centered work environments at unprecedented speed and for less cost. |
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