Partition systems and cubicle walls or doors can create office environments that assist to define the work space and promote working areas that minimise distractions, noise and promote productivity. They can also increase privacy and define work teams or areas.
Partitioning, cubicle walls or doors should take into consideration the strength and durability of the panel, the stability of the panel, circulation space, air flow, acoustic control and visual contrast requirements.
The Australian and or New Zealand Standard 4443, Office panel systems—Workstations, should be taken into consideration when selecting and installing partitioning.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
For people with disability, cubicle walls and doors can be utilised in the workplace to increase productivity. If a person has a hearing impairment, the reduction in noise provided by the cubicle walls or privacy of a door may minimise distraction. Cubicle walls and doors can also be useful when people who have a physical disability need privacy, space for equipment or are required to work closely with other team members, by having defined team areas.
When considering partitioning systems, cubicle walls or doors, the following links may be useful:
References
Standards Australia 2001, AS 1428 Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access—New building work, Standards Australia, Sydney, viewed 7 February 2012, http://satic.com.au/images/uploads/industry_resources/NN14281.pdf.
Standards Australia 1992, AS 1428.2 Design for access and mobility, Part 2: Enhanced & additional requirements—Building facilities, Standards Australia, Sydney, viewed 7 February 2012, http://www.saiglobal.com/PDFTemp/Previews/OSH/as/as1000/1400/14282.pdf.
Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand 1997, AS/NZ: 5443, Office panel systems—Workstations, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand, Sydney.