Companies in various countries of the world are competing in the field of raising workplace safety standards to face the emerging coronavirus (COFED-19) pandemic, pending the arrival of researchers to an effective vaccine against it, although it is difficult and expensive.
For this reason, interior designers are proposing easy ideas to reshape the office space, extracting new concepts that may be accepted by employers in the current period, and here are some of these ideas, according to a report by the "Observatory of the Future", affiliated with "Dubai Future Foundation":
Insulating glass protection
One of the less costly ways to protect against infection in office space is to use plastic glass to isolate individuals, as it is transparent and easy to clean, so the demand for it is increasing around the world.
Workspaces without crowding
Companies that are crowded with employee desks will have to change workspace plans and remove overcrowding to maintain physical distance, with the possibility of having a shift system to reduce the number of people in one place, as well as increasing the distance between offices by about two meters; According to the instructions of the World Health Organization.
Easy to sterilize surfaces
After the closure ends, the need to sterilize the workspaces will increase, which requires employers to reduce the fabric surfaces on chairs, dispense with all kinds of carpets, and increase the easy-to-clean and sterilizing surfaces.
Air purification systems
Since office space is very closed, designers have to consider the air purifier and its renewal, by adopting modern systems designed to reduce viruses and bacteria in the air.
Separation of public places
Designers will focus on adding review spaces for visitors and visitors, taking into account physical distance, to reduce friction with staff.
Sterilization stations
Designers can provide a healthy environment by installing sterilization stations throughout the office, especially where staff meet. Like breakout rooms and mail.
Technology backed spaces
Although many companies will allow their employees to work entirely or partially from home, communication between home workers and office workers remains essential, which increases the importance of designing technology-backed spaces that allow video conferencing to contain large screens and good lighting .
Window coverings and anti-microbial coating
Interior designers recommend using window coverings and anti-microbial coating, although they limit design options.