Makanna Studying Center (Graduation Project I) by Fatma Alzahraa

MAKANNA STUDYING

CENTER

MAKANNA STUDYING CENTER EXPO 2020

JUSTIFICATION THIS BOOK IS DONE BY FATMA AL ZAHRAA ASHRAF #201410870 SUPERVISED BY DR. MOHSEN ALFADL AND TEACHING ASSISTANT DALAL ABDULAZIZ GRADUATION PROJECT I #2904010 ACADEMIC YEAR 2017-2018

AJMAN UNIVERSITY COLLAGE OF ENGINEERING INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT

THIS BOOK IS A PUBLICATION OF GRADUATION PROJECT WITHIN THE GRADUATION YEAR

SUPERVISORS

INSTRUCTOR: DR. MOHSEN AL FADL TEACHING ASSISTANT. DALAL ABDULAZIZ

AUTHOR & DESIGNER FATMA AL ZAHRAA ASHRAF ID : #201410870

FATMA.Z.ASHRAF@HOTMAIL.COM

AJMAN UNIVERSITY

COLLAGE OF ENGINEERING INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT P.O.BOX: 356 AJMAN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES TEL: +971 67582222 FAX: +971 67438888 AJAMAN.AC.AE 3

henever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come, remember everything you have faced. All the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.

Inspirational Quote-

TRODUCTION

- ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. - TABLE OF CONTENTS. - WHAT, WHY, WHO, WHEN, WHERE ? - PROJECT CONTENTS. - LIMITS OF STUDY. - PROBLEM STATEMENT. - PROJECT PHILOSOPHY. 6

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

raise to ALLAH, his majesty for his uncountable blessings, and prayers, and peace be upon his best messengers, Mohammed, and his family, and his noble companions. This book would not have come to be without the thoughtful support of my mentor, Dr. mohsen Al Fadl, and my friend and teaching assistant, Dalal Abdulaziz. Their comments have been much appreciated and helpful. I would also love to thank my family, Nab3 El 7anan, Babaa, A5oya El 3azez, for believing in me and supporting me through the years, and my friends and beloved ones, Sam, Tawtaw, youma, Liloo, Zoey, Mina, Tom, and all my friends, for always being there for me and having faith in me , Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done to me, Thank you for being in my life. Special thanks to Dr. Mohsen, who my interior design journey began and ended , with, thank you doctor, for making me love this major even more. Also, I would love to thank my instructors who taught me different things from over the years: Dr. Gamal El Samanoudy, Dr. Naglaa Sami, Dr. Abdulmuniem Taha, Dr. Taher, Dr. Dina Ibrahim, Dr. Wael Hamdan, Dr. Ivan Parati, Dr. Ema Corti, Dr. Hadeel, Dr. Manju. Dr. Omar, Mr. Mahmoud Al Shemi, Ms. Riwaa.

FATMA

CONTENTS Introduction

Acknowledgment. What is the community center? Where, Why, and When? Project contents. Limits of study. Problem statement. Project philosophy.

Chapter I: Establishing Goals Client goals. Project design, goals, and objectives. Design goals, and objectives. Design concept. Concept map. Mood board, and visual vocabulary.

Chapter II: Data Collection Case studies. User needs and characteristics.

Chapter III: Anazlyze Facts Charts and matrices Structural needs contextual needs Sustainability needs Human Factors Economic needs

Chapter IV: Evaluate Organize and decisions Conclusion

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There are many reasons why

you could find yourself struggling to be productive at work, including stress, time pressure, distractions, poor attitude, changing workplaces and policies, etc. Regardless, increasing productivity in the workplace is paramount in today’s competitive, time-crunched world.

Productivity is simply defined by how much you can produce in a certain amount of time. In order to increase productivity, you need to either increase the amount you can do, decrease the amount of time it takes you to do something or a combination of the two. To be consistently productive and have sustained motivation you need four things: meaning, energy, triggers and ability. Having meaning in the things you do, energy to get through the day at your best, a daily schedule that triggers efficiency and confidence in your ability to do your work are all evidencebased ways to increase your productivity. When these elements are combined, you will have a consistent wind at your back pushing you toward optimal productivity and a faster path to successfully achieving your goals.

MAKANNA

Any effective and successful business understands the importance of human productivity in the workplace. Being productive can help the firm increase and utilize the capacity of the human resources it has. Most productive companies have happy and healthy employees, which are the basis of a successful organization. In this book, There’s a list of reasons why productivity is important to the employees, and academics. Also It shares ideas and different points of view. In other words, this research contains informations, and studies of how to increase motivation, also known as “proactive behaviour”, through the interior space.

This research study shows that it is possible at the beginning stage to find out and create this type of community center that would best fit the needs of the academics and workers that are intended for. It also shows the need for more studying centers to be created, and how much it will affect the individuals’ productivity.

It is a common sight to see community centers in use in various parts of the world. They have fulfilled a variety of roles in many communities for a number of years. This project’s focus is on how to create an atmosphere to get work done, and how to design a qualified space for individuals to inspire them to product more and to give them a suitable place to gather and work.

Productive operations are good for employee morale, creating a sense of accomplishment and pride. Productivity also helps to avert the consequences of a badly run workplace: If your employees finish their workload in a satisfying time frame, they are less likely to feel burned out and frustrated. This creates a positive feedback loop: Morale improves productivity, and productivity improves morale. Your employees will enjoy their jobs, make fewer mistakes and make your job easier as a manager.

STUDYING CENTER

MAKANNA STUDYING CENTER

WHAT WHY? is studying center ?

Studying center is a building that is categorized as a community center, it aims to give individuals spaces to work, and product in their fields. Also it helps to increase self-directed learning activates in which academics, and employees engage in independently to set and get work done. Community centers are public locations where members of a community tend to gather for group activities, social support, public information, and other purposes. They may sometimes be open for the whole community or for a specialized group within the greater community.

To improve the human productivity in the workspaces and by that save time. It allows individuals to work in other areas of their typical workspace , such as universities, offices, and libraries. So this study will consider planning, strategizing and improving infrastructure. By that individuals devote extra attention to processes that tend to get lost in the shuffle.

Also in different fields it encourages the individuals to work and run more smoothly by that will end up creating a higher-quality product. Along with creating a relaxed and specialized place for academics t o meet, study, learn, brainstorm, research, and have fun. Instead of going to noisy coffee shops, or uncomfortable sitting areas to work, or limited libraries. And by creating this center the employees, and academies find a relax and motivating space to produce their best in what they have.

WHO?

Ministry of community development. he MOCD is seeking to improve the social development in Emirates by achieving the objectives of national agenda for the Emirates Vision 2021AD, strengthening the society and family coherence and finding a society which participates effectively in the building and development.

Ministry of culture and knowledge development.

WHEN?

Expo 2020 It’s an event happening in Dubai where it is exploring ways to work with cultural experts, artists and designers to create an authentic Emirati experience that shares the UAE’s culture with visitors from around the world, and provide participating countries with the opportunity to exhibit cultural and creative works to encourage the connection of minds. And by having such a great event, UAE will open its doors where everyone can learn, innovate, create progress, and have fun by sharing ideas and working together.

The Ministry was initially established as the Ministry of Information and Culture under the interim constitution of the United Arab Emirates in the article (58), whereby the Federal Decree No. (1) for the year 1972 was issued to clarify the terms of reference of the ministries and the authority of ministers. 14

LOCATION: United Arab Of Emirates, Ajman, Jurf. The Studying Center is located in Al Jurf 2 district, Ajman. In Al-Ittihad Street. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s between Sheikh Zayed mosque, and Daralber Society Ajman, and Taraf Beauty Center.

SQUARE METERS: Land. 129 x 126 = 16 125 m2.

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Building Information

AjmanUniversity

Ajman City Center

DESIGNED BY: ARCHITECT. L O A I S H A R Q A W I. LOCATION: UNITED ARAB OF EMIRATES, AJMAN. BUILDING TYPE: EDUCATIONAL BUILDING. SQUARE METERS: LAND. 16 125 M2. NUMBER OF STORIES: 2, GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR. COMPLETION DATE: EXPO 2020. 18

PROJECT CONTENTS

PROJECT: Makanna studying Center. CLIENT: - Ministry of culture and knowledge development. - Ministry of community development.

SECTION I.

SECTION II.

ARCHITECT: Loai Sharqawi

SECTION III.

SECTION IV.

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PROJECT: Makanna studying Center. ARCHITECT: Loai Sharqawi. FLOOR LEVEL: First Floor.

PROJECT: Makanna studying Center. ARCHITECT: Loai Sharqawi. FLOOR LEVEL: Ground Floor.

LIBRARY

INTERIOR

SHOTS.

PROJECT CONTENTS RECEPTION DESK

Located in the front entrance of the building, at a reception desk the individuals may ask how to gain access to different parts of the building.

LOBBY STUDY ROOMS (INDIVADUALS/GROUPS) LIBRARY

A building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and films for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.

MEETING SPACES (FORMAL/INFORMAL) A space where individuals gather to talk, take decisions, and discuss.

BRAINSTORMING ROOMS/AREAS COMPUTER LAB OFFICES

Is generally a room or area where administrative work is done, may also denote a position within an organization with specific duties attached to it. Such as (Director/Secretary/Library Management Supporter/IT technical supporter/Safety and security management /Human resources/ Public relationship/ Financial manger)

COFFEE SHOP LECTURE/THEATER ROOM

Is a large room used for instruction, typically at a college or university. Unlike a traditional classroom, the capacity of lecture halls is typically measured in the hundreds.

TOILETS

in this sense, is a small room used for privately accessing the sanitation fixture toilet for urination and defecation. Toilet rooms usually include a sink (basin) with soap for handwashing, as this is important for personal hygiene.

LIMITS OF STUDY LOBBY

Is a room in a building used for entry from the outside. Sometimes referred to as a foyer, or lounge. It is often a large, vast room or complex of rooms.

STUDY ROOMS (INDIVADUALS/GROUPS) Is a room that is used in studying, reading, paperwork, or computer work.

BRAINSTORMING ROOMS/AREAS

A room that provides an inspiring and relaxing atmosphere where individuals feel free to think and create new ideas and take decisions.

COFFEE SHOP

A small bar or restaurant that sells light meals and drinks.

VERTICAL CIRCULATION

Is the means by which building occupants access specific areas of a building, including: internal stairs. internal ramps. elevators.

INFORMAL MEETING SPACE

A space where individuals gather to talk, it is designed in a way that makes the participants feel more ease and more free to speak their mind.

PROJECT

PHILOSOPHY

Designing is a challenge! The challenge is mixing more than one style with another, in one space and harmonize them in a way that it work all together. As well as designing is to change the typical perspective of any style, and by that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get the opportunity to discover and create new styles with new names. And through this project, the design will be considered for young generations, from the atmosphere to the their needs, also wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to consider sustainability in an industrial interior space.

And this collage is to make the mixing styles idea more clear. The elements in this picture, are from different number of pictures, arranged all together in a way to be harmonized, and to give a close imaginary to the general mood of the space.

PROBLEM

STATEMENT

Design for the first time a place in United Arab Of Emirates, that is fully built and prepared for academics and employees to work in. And the challenge is transforming a public library to a studying center considering the design and usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. Along with how to get the best use of the columns in the space through functional and aesthetic appearance. Including re-planning the space and re-functioning it considering the circulation and space planning. 28

CHAPTER

ESTABLISHING

GOALS:

- CLIENT GOALS. - PROJECT DESIGN & GOALS. - DESIGN GOALS & OBJECTIVES. - DESIGN CONCEPT. 30

CLIENT

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- New business opportunities in United Arab Of Emiratis.

- Build the first building of its kind, for public to get the best use out of it, focusing on the practical and productional incentive side of individuals to produce more to their society.

- Give individuals a chance to discover the sustainability goals and experience itsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ideas through the space.

- Apply sustainable elements and furniture in interiors, that are recycled and re-purposed, such as treated recycled tires turned into a swing or chair.

- Encourage workers and academics to get their work done in the best way.

- Create a qualified space equipped with individuals requirements and needs such as studying tables, and plug-ins, to ease them into studying and working mood.

- Be the first studying building that provide a full space made for academics and employees to increase their production in different majors, and fields.

- Offer a place that is made for young generations, to satisfy their taste and get their attention by pop colours, street art paintings, and funky atmosphere to like to go and gather in.

-Raise the level of self-studying awareness, improve practices and innovations.

- Motivate them by indirect ways, through quotes, sayings, and self awareness messages.

PROJECT GOALS

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- Create a space that young generations would enjoy visiting and working in it.

- Add an industrial, funky, and active mood to the space, through pop colours, and industrial elements, such as maximizing the windows, and exposed ceiling, and pipes.

- Create an atmosphere for both studying and having fun.

- Have special, qualified, and suitable spaces for studying and working, considering their requirements and needs such as studying rooms and brainstorming areas. On the other hand have an enjoyable and fun spaces for gathering, entertaining, and breaks.

- Involve sustainability as one of the most important roles in designing.

- Provide the space with recycled, and redesigned furniture pieces such as re-purposed elements, like pallets for multi-uses. as chairs, and storage. 31

LIMIT GOALS & OBJECTIVES

SPACE

LOBBY

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- Achieve a well designed, accessible central gathering point serving both the public areas and the private areas.

- Design an open, flexible space with avoiding the use of walls and partitions. Instead use the furniture arrangement, colours, and signs to divide and separate the space.

- Accomplish a successful “living space” where it’s always busy, and add interest and amenities to the guest experience. Also consider human dimensions through furniture choices.

- Provide a relaxing and welcoming ambience, through colours, materials, and scents. along with applying comfortable sitting areas units arranged for small groups, and separated chairs for individuals.

- Add an attraction from the first sight by the choices of materials, fabrics, and colour scheme.

- Create an interesting atmosphere for young generations by using pop and youthful colours through the street art graffiti. Along with applying materials such as parquet and concrete.

- Encourage people to social, and interact during waiting and sitting.

- Utilize furniture units by arranging them in an extroverted way to encourage people to communicate directly and indirectly.

Space

MOOD

mood

t o g i v e a c l o s e r i d e a a n d i m a g i n a r y t o h o w t h e s p a c e w i ll l o o k l i k e .

STUDY

ROOMS

SPACE

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- Create a space fully designed to increase the productivity of individuals considering their comfort.

- Build open workspaces that consider appropriate and comfortable sittings where each one can see the other, without exceeding their privacy, provide the space with stationary , and individual needs, and apply a provocative colour scheme.

- Maintain a sound management systems, that leads to more effective workspaces.

- Have sound isolation technologies that manages to control noise level in walls, partitions, and ceiling.

- Have different efficient spaces for both individuals, and groups considering the human sizes, and dimensions in space planning, and arrangement.

- Create separated studying rooms for individuals, and groups to work in positive atmosphere by providing them with relaxing and productive quotes, and colour scheme. Along with considering furniture dimensions according to human needs, together with being suitable and comfortable for long time sitting.

Space

MOOD

mood

t o g i v e a c l o s e r i d e a a n d i m a g i n a r y t o h o w t h e s p a c e w i ll l o o k l i k e .

BRAINSTORMING

AREAS/ ROOMS

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- Create a relaxing, comfortable, and inspiring atmosphere to help individuals to deep think.

- Provide the space with sound system management to make the place quiet along with an inspiring colour scheme such ass adding bright colours to the space.

- Provide the space with equipment to help individuals to think more.

- Provide the space with positive atmosphere, and equipment, comfortable furniture units, daylight, beautiful scents, and tools to help them to relax, think, express and transform their ideas into reality.

Space

SPACE

MOOD

mood

t o g i v e a c l o s e r i d e a a n d i m a g i n a r y t o h o w t h e s p a c e w i ll l o o k l i k e .

COFFEE

SHOP

SPACE

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- Provide a pleasant, welcoming environment, and maintain a clean and attractive coffee shop at all times.

- Design an interesting and comfortable space through apply sustainable elements such as re-purposed pallets, tires, oil drums, and wire spools. Along with providing a friendly atmosphere, and equip the space with cleaning products to keep the space clean and fresh.

- Intend to offer the guests service that is prompt, efficient, friendly, and relaxed.

- Provide the space with friendly and well trained staff to give a satisfying service, and play good music.

- Aim to serve the best quality and most interesting menu.

Provide menu with varieties of excellent coffees, teas, espresso drinks, soft drinks, light meals, tasty snacks, and accompaniments at all times to everyone.

Space

MOOD

mood

t o g i v e a c l o s e r i d e a a n d i m a g i n a r y t o h o w t h e s p a c e w i ll l o o k l i k e .

INFORMAL

MEETING

AREAS

GOALS

OBJECTIVES

- Consider space accessibility, and create a space that is more casual to encourage group to interact and communicate with each other, furthermore make the participants feel more ease and more free to speak their mind.

- Design an open and flexible space through furniture arrangement units instead of partitions, and walls. Along with considering visual, direct and indirect communication, as a consequence of proximity.

- Provide a relaxing and inspirational ambience to help individuals to take right decisions.

- Provide the space with comfortable atmosphere that can lead participants to collaborate, through motivational quotes, and bright colour scheme, along with equipping the space with individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, and tools to convert their ideas, feeling, and their perspective to realism.

Space

SPACE

MOOD

mood

t o g i v e a c l o s e r i d e a a n d i m a g i n a r y t o h o w t h e s p a c e w i ll l o o k l i k e .

MAP

BRAINSTORMING

CONCEPT

DESIGN CONCEPT

DESIGN

CONCEPT

MOOD

BOARD

DESIGN

Connected

Exposed

Street Art Re- purpose

Pop colours

Flexible

Open

Collaboration

Re- use

VOCABULARY

Mixed

VISUAL

CONCEPT

Industrial

CHAPTER

DATA COLLECTION: 1- CASE STUDIES. 2- USER NEEDS. - INTERVIEW (EMPLOYEE/ USER). - USER SURVEY. - QUESTIONNAIRES. - ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE. - COMMUNICATION MOODS. - INDIVIDUAL END USERS. - FUNCTIONAL ADJACENCIES. - FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, & EQUIPMENT. - EXAMINE HOW THIS AFFECT THE DESIGN. 52

CASE STUDY I KAPOR CENTER FOR SOCIAL IMPACT.

PROJECT BASIC INFORMATION Architect

Fougeron Architecture.

Location

2148 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, United States.

Architect In Charge

Anne Fougeron.

Manufacturers

Glass Pro Heyco FilzFelt Technical Glass Products

Client

Freada Klein Kapor Mitch Kapor

Client’s Representative

Michael Simmons Property Development

Landscape Architect

Hood Studio

Artists

Claudy Jongstra Jane Adams

Area

45000.0 ft2.

Project Year

2016.

Contractor

Oliver and Company

Photographs

Bruce Damonte.

Design and Psychological Impact. Kapor Center For Social Impact. The new headquarters had to be an architectural manifestation of the Kapor Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core values: -Connectivity -Openness -Democracy.Â

The design is modern and harmonious, blending high-tech and humanism. Open spaces encourage collaboration and camaraderie, as well as flexibility. The clean interiors cater to informal social spaces that invite the interaction of staff, partners and visitors.

DESIGN PURPOSE. The Kapor Center commissioned Fougeron Architecture to transform an existing 1920s-era office building in downtown into innovative workspace. The Kapor Center for Social Impact works to improve access to opportunity, participation and influence in the United States for historically underrepresented communities through investments in information technology and partnerships with nonprofits.

Design.

Efficiency is paramount in the design, creating operational spaces that use human and technological resources sensibly, economically but imaginatively.

Open Sitting Area.

The dome is also floods the building with daylight and incorporates channel glass and LED lightingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; contributing to buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall energy. The space is not only environmentally efficient, it is also conducive to pioneering work.

Design Philosophy.

The LEED Gold building had to express the center’s vision for a connected, open, and democratic world, which is why the unified aim of the Kapor ethos is echoed through a circular volume at the heart of the structure.

Open Workspaces.

Open spaces encourage collaboration and camaraderie, as well as flexibility.

Design Philosophy.

This circular volume carries an open stair upward through the building’s original three floors to a fourth-floor addition and organizes the spaces within, linking floors and connecting a range of workspaces.

The Circular Volume Purpose. Design Philosophy.

Throughout the building, the circular volume acts as an organizing and integrating principle, linking the various floors and functions while maintaining the separations needed to meet code and maintain privacy.

The Dome.

A modern dome and oculus establishes the Center’s presence and its role to grow outward and upward within the community. The dome signals the center’s mission to leverage tech-driven innovation with the highest goals of social transformation and equality.

Third Level Floor Plan

Space Analysing

Site Plan.

Ground Level Floor Plan 1- Entry. 2- Lobby 3- Commercial Space.

1-Open office. 2- Living room. 3- Meeting room. 4- Zen den. 5- Telephone booth.

Fourth Level Floor Plan 1-Multi-purpose room. 2- Meeting room. 3- Zen den. 4- Outdoor Patio.

Space Analysing

Colour and materials analysis.

Sections.

Roof specifications.

CASE STUDY II 9 ¾ BOOKSTORE & CAFE PROJECT BASIC INFORMATION Architect

PLASNODOMA

Location

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

Design Team

Daniel Mejía Sara Ramírez Carlos García Felipe López Maria F. Hormaza Juan S. Tabares

Manufacturers

Alfa, Facolcreto, Locker, Visa, Dmension Studio, Corona, Decorcerámica, Vida Útil, Ternium

Production and set-up team

PLASMA NODO + Laura Palacio (www. vidautil.co)

Area

120.0 m2

Project Year

2015

Photographs

Daniel Mejía

Design Purpose. We believe that cities need warm and nice meeting places that welcome us and invite us to learn having fun with our families and friends, sites where people not only buy but go and have a good time.

PLANNING For grown-ups there are private reading rooms and also tables for sharing, all surrounded by warm materials, furniture and decoration objects that speak of the joy that gives us a good story, a good book. And for the areas for children in 9 3/4 are small hiding spots or places where they can draw, rest and play while learning and enjoying a good book.

Design Philosophy We believe in imagination, in magic, in dreams, in memories. We believe that the best ideas and conversations come easily with a good cup of coffee. We know that technology can be the magic wand to enter unimaginable worlds but it will never dethrone the King the book.

Ground Level Floor Plan

Space Analysing

Site plan.

First Level Floor Plan

Space Analysing

Axonometric. Section A-A.

Material Details.

Section B-B. 80

CASE STUDIES OUTCOME. DAY LIGHT CREATE AN INTERESTING, DYNAMIC INTERIORS THROUGH MAXIMIZING WINDOW SIZES, THAT SUPPORT HUMAN HEALTH, ACTIVITIES, AND PRODUCTIVITY. WHILE REDUCING ENERGY DEMAND.

FLEXIBILITY LET PEOPLE ADJUST THEIR OWN WORKSPACES, IT HELPS THEM TO ENABLE THEIR PERSONAL PREFERENCES AND WORK NEEDS. REDUCE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ESPECIALLY HARD WALLS LEAD TO HAVE AN EASIER TRANSFORMATION THROUGH A WORKSPACE WHICH MAKE THE ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY AND COMFORTABLE TO PARTICIPANTS.

REUSED ELEMENTS ADD CREATING UNIQUE INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND DECORATING THE SPACE WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS THAT BUILD REPURPOSED ELEMENTS TO THE SPACE, IT SAVES MONEY, AND CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE GREEN DÃ&#x2030;COR.

2- USER NEEDS. - INTERVIEW (EMPLOYEE/ USER). - USER SURVEY. - QUESTIONNAIRES. - ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE. - COMMUNICATION MOODS. - INDIVIDUAL END USERS. - FUNCTIONAL ADJACENCIES. - FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, & EQUIPMENT. - EXAMINE HOW THIS AFFECT THE DESIGN. 82

INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW User: Staff members, Academics, Employees, and Visitors.

Project: Makanna Studying Center. Space: Lobby. Activities:

Furnishings equipment:

- Focal meeting point.

- Leather daybeds. - Side tables. - Sofas. - Chairs. - Carpets. - Consoles. - Coffee tables. - Oberlin bench. - Wall décor. - Rugs. - Lighting fixtures. - Accessories.

- Sitting and waiting area.

User: Academics, Employees, Researchers.

Project: Makanna Studying Center. Space: Brainstorming Areas.

Space Needed:

Adjancenences:

Comments:

Activities:

Furnishings equipment:

-300 m2.

- Reception. - Vertical circulation. - Toilets.

- Make the space accessible and open. - Consider human dimensions in furniture picking to make the individuals feel comfortable while sitting. - Add an attraction from the first sight. - WIFI.

- Deep thinking. - Generate new ideas. - Take decisions.

- Chairs. - Sofas. - Swings. - Beanbags. - Boards. - Wall décor. - Rugs. - Lighting fixtures. - Accessories. - Games. - Shelves.

Space Needed:

Adjancenences:

Comments:

- 25 m2.

- Studying Rooms. - Computer Lab. - Meeting points.

- Indirect messages through sayings, and drawings to motivate the individuals. Make the space quiet and easy to concentrate in. - Consider human dimensions in furniture picking to make the individuals feel comfortable while sitting. - WI-FI.

Summary: Summary:

Achieve a well designed, accessible central gathering point serving both the public areas and the private areas.

Achieve a well designed, equipped, relaxing, and inspiring space to help individuals to concentrate and generate new ideas and decisions.

User: Academics, Employees .

Space: Study Rooms.

Activities:

Furnishings equipment:

- Studying and researching.

- Table desk (Groups). - Stairway desk (Individuals). - Bookcase. - Cabinets. - Chairs. - Architecture and designers Stationary. - Wall décor. - Rugs. - Lighting fixtures. - Accessories. - Plug- Inn.

Space: Informal Meeting Points.

Space Needed:

Adjancenences:

Comments:

Activities:

Furnishings equipment:

- 200 m2. - 160 m2.

- Computer lab. - Brainstorming Area. - Library.

- Comfortable and inspirational atmosphere. Make the space quiet and easy to concentrate in. - Consider human dimensions in furniture picking to make the individuals feel comfortable while sitting. - WIFI

- Take decisions. - Group gathering. - Share information and think out loudly with others.

- Furniture units (sofas/ chairs). - Tables. - Boards. - Wall décor. - Rugs. - Lighting fixtures. - Accessories. - Projector. - Cabinets. - Bookcase. - Pantry.

User: Academics, Employees, Researchers. Space Needed:

Adjancenences:

Comments:

- 125 m2.

- Studying Rooms. - Computer Lab.

- Sound management control. - Daylight. - WI-FI.

Summary:

Have different efficient spaces for both individuals, and groups considering the human dimensions in space planning, and arrangement.

Have funky and efficient spaces for both individuals, and groups to gather.

INTERVIEW User: Staff members, Academics, Employees, and Visitors.

Project: Makanna Studying Center. Space: Coffee shop. Activities:

Furnishings equipment:

- Group gathering. - Order food, coffee, and light meals. - Having release time, and fun.

- Chairs. - Sofas. - Swings. - Stools - Bar. - Automatic Drip Coffee Makers. - High-Quality Espresso Machine. - An Industrial Coffee Grinder. - Displaying unit. - Tables. - Wall décor. - Containers, Pumps and Assorted Miscellaneous. - Lighting fixtures. - Refrigeration System Ovens, Toasters, and Devices Used for Cooking.

Space Needed:

Adjancenences:

Comments:

- 150 m2.

- Meeting points.

- Funky and active atmosphere. - Interesting furniture elements. - Attractive space, that considers young generation’s taste. - WI-FI.

Summary: Achieve a nice and welcoming cafe, that provides a good feeling and food and drinks treatment.

USER SURVEY This survey is to assess your group’ s current meeting space and if it is supporting the needs of your members/participants. It is also evaluating what would be needed in a future meeting space for academics, and employees such as a studying center, where you get work done in qualified workspaces, and an inspiring and productive atmosphere. Your individual responses are important and will be kept in a confidential manner. If you have any concerns or questions please don’t hesitate to contact me. Fatma Ashraf. fatma.z.ashraf@hotmail.com https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BDS67XZ 1.

What is you major?

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What is your age ? (Please circle your group)? 18-21 21-25 26-34 35-39 50-64

65+

3. On average how many persons are in your group, or meet together to get work done (Please circle your group)? 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-35 4. Where do you usually meet? (Please specify if you are meeting in multiple location) (Please circle your group). Café Library Friend’s Home Co-working Space Other 5.

Small

How big is the space you meet in? (Please circle your group) Medium Large Other

Does this space provide an adequate room for your meetings? (Please circle your group) Always Sometimes Never Other

Does this space provide an adequate room for your activities? (Please circle your group) Always Sometimes Never Other

8. Do your members/ participants feel comfortable in the space you are meeting? (Please circle your group) Most of the time Some of the time Hardly ever Very seldom 9.

Does this space aid learning for the participants/ members? (Please circle your group) Most of the time Some of the time Hardly ever Very seldom

I N T ER V I E W OU T COME S .

10. Please select all of the features of a meeting space that are needed for your group to perform and function. (Please circle your group)/ If others please specify. Kitchen Technology tool Projector Wifi Whiteboards Others

- A thematic visionary lobby, that reflects the concept, and design philosophy of the center, through the furniture and equipment, and space accessories.

11. Small

- Productional and usable workspaces, translated in space openness and flexibility in furniture arrangement, and consider human increasing efficiency over the daylight accessing the space. - Sustainable and re-purposed furniture elements applied in the coffee shop, to give it the funky appearance and to give a chance to people to experience practicing sustainability. - Informal meeting spaces to push people to socialize, gather, and collaborate together, to take decisions, and exchange information and ideas.

What size of space/room do you need for your group/purpose? (Please circle your group) Medium Large Other

12. Do you feel your participants/ members would benefit from a studying center? (Please circle your group) Definitely will Probably will Probably won’t Definitely won’t 13. Yes

Would you be willing to pay a deposit/ fee for the use of a studying center? (Please circle your group) No Maybe

14. Do you think as an individual you’ll benefit from a studying center, where there are qualified spaces to work and study, brainstorming rooms, group workspaces, individual workspaces, café, library, and computer labs? (Please circle your group) Strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly disagree If you have any additional insight or comments please share.

- Brainstorming areas, the space to give people inspirational ideas, and to raise their deep thinking level up, with supportive tools, so they translate their minds out. 86

USER SURVEY RESULT ANALYSING

USER SURVEY OUTCOMES. The majority were students from different universities in different emirates , and they are still doing their bachelor degree in university, and most of the them agreed that such a studying center will be needed and used by them and their friends. Also there were a percentage of employees that agreed that they need a place to meet and work on instead of their offices, also they supported to have such a funky atmosphere and goes with their taste. 88

Questionnaires

About Malak Ibrahim. A confident, competent and imaginative interior designer/artistic professional with extensive experience of working on a wide range of projects, events, exhibitions and workshops. Having an excellent commercial approach to solving problems and a proven ability to generate fresh solutions for the renovation of internal spaces, including structural illustrations. An ambitious, creative and dedicated designs professional eager to gain experience in a creative environment.

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Questionnaires - How would you describe UAE as a community? What are a few characteristics you would use to describe UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community? In my opinion, UAE society is one of the best societies in all aspects, because I was born and raised in it. The first characteristic of this society is a society that is safe, developed, contemporary and fair.

- What are some of UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strengths that help to achieve community? The strengths are the UAE their acceptance of all other societies with the different cultures, and views. Along with UAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambition for development in many fields.

- Do you feel like there is enough places for, academics, employees, etc. to gather and work, in UAE? (Such as Adequate, qualified space, learning tools, motivational atmosphere). Of course, as a clearly developed society, there must be places for academics and employees to work on. The UAE community encourages everyone to keep pace with development for the better, but the availability of these places varies from one emirate to another. In my opinion Abu Dhabi would be the best emirate to have such a project to focus on.

In your opinion, what do you think of the current meeting spaces such as cafes, affecting the learning, participation, and activities? These places impose on individuals to deal , and mix between each other, which make them earn information and experience. In this way it helps them to develop positively.

Do you feel that UAE needs a studying center/ space? Why? There is no end to education, work, and study, even if the community is cultured, and educated at the highest levels, the community still needs a such a center.

Who would get the best use of this studying center in your opinion? Students, academics, designers, architects, and employees from different fields. We need such a space that provides a proper inspiring, and working mood, other than the typical cafes and library.

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What activities could be applied in such a place? I think a space where designers that have different experiences and different backgrounds gather and meet to brainstorm and inspire each other with new ideas and design decisions.

What do you think would be needed in a studying center? What do you envision? First, a questionnaire and study on the needs of the members of the community, and then choose more than one activity to satisfy whoever wish to join this center. But I think a qualified workstations for especially designers, and architects would be useful for our major. What obstacles do you see in creating such a building? In my point of view, is how to make individuals focus and concentrate to work, and study, without getting distracted by each other.

Who do you think it would serve/ help? The ones who aspire to serve themselves and their country with their will. Furthermore seek and aspire to increase the intellectual development of this society.

Do you think that, a studying center would be supported by the community? Definitely, because its major goal is to help the society to evolve.

How would it help to have (a studying center where individuals intend to go and get work done) to the community? In what specific ways would it be either a negative or positive place for the community? It will help individuals by bringing them together in one place, causing them to deal with each other although they have different backgrounds, and experiences, that way they will gain more knowledge.

Organizational Chart

Communication Moods Limit number #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12

Limit name Reception. Lobby. Studying Rooms Library Meeting Spaces Brainstorming area Computer lab Offices Coffee shop Lecture/ Theatre room Toilets Vertical circulation

Paper translation Telephone system Computer

Face to face meetings.

o o o o o o

o o o o o o o o

Formal o o o

Informal o o o o o o o o o

Individual end users. Staff Members. - Directer. - Secretary. - Public relations pro. - Media specialized. - Marketing pro. - Human resources pro. - Librarian. - Receptionist. - Officer. - Security. - Technical supporter. - Bill processing specializes. - Bill payment specialized. - Equipment maintenance insurance member. - Suppliers connector. - Hiring and firing pro. - Job experiences specialized. - Staff schedule organizer.

Users.

- University students. - Architects. - Designers. - Photographers. - Instructors. - Researchers. - Lecturers. - Public speakers. - Business men. - Employees. - Media students. - Journalists.

Functional Adjacencies Ground

level.

O r g a ni z a ti o n a l c h a r t & F u n c ti o n a l A d j a c e n c i e s The zones are connected with each other, where users could access and get to anywhere in the space easily, along with arranging the space according to individual needs and requirements. And in such a center that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main purpose to focus on human productivity and raise its level up, through different methods, such as provide the space with equipment and stationary they use more often, to create the best beneficial environment.

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FURNITURE, FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

LOBBY FURNITURE # 1

Brand

FURNITURE Name

Description

Daybed

lawndale saddle leather daybed with brass base, Designed by Leonhard Pfeifer, Made in China.

D i m e n - Image s i o n s Width: 79.25” Depth: 35” Height: 26”

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Brand

Description

Chair

harlow mink velvet chair, As unique Width: 20” as a boutique find, striking black seat Depth: 26” stretches high and mighty. Wrapped in Height: 44” lush mink velvet, position two as head chairs for double the dramatic effect.

Finish: 100% buffalo aniline dyed leather in rich cognac.

Chair

Woven camel suede chair, Designed by Width: 25.25” Mermelada Estudio, Made in India. Depth: 29.25” Height: 29.5”

Finish: Cotton/Poly velvet fabric: 9

Finish: Camel brown suede seat and back will soften and age over time.

Coffee Table

Hanging Chair

Element coffee table, Handcrafted Width: 31.5» from stone and concrete composite and Depth: 31.5» natural fibers, Made in Vietnam. Height: 15.25»

Console

Scissor console, Hand-hammered iron Width: 58» angles a repeating graphic in this sculp- Depth: 14.5» tural statement piece. Bent, arranged Height: 32.25» then welded––all by hand, Made in the Philippines.

resin, Cushion is 100% polyester with poly fiber fill.

Chair

Finish: Iron. 5

Chair

Cupa cognac leather swivel base chair, Designed by Jannis Ellenberger, Cupa (which means barrel in latin), Made in China.

Width: 30» Depth: 30» Height: 27»

Darbuka black coffee table, Designed by Mermelada Estudio, handmade coffee table resounds with global style for indoor/outdoor use, Made in Vietnam.

Sofa

Height: 17» Diameter: 34

Chair

Silo chairs, Industrial sculptures flip perspective and shift contrast in a tritone mix of materials. Handcrafted of brushed iron, geometric forms pedestal inverted identical shapes, contrasting from dark to light antiqued zinc. Smooth round of opel white marble tops them off, sitting flush within bases. Made in India.

Chain.

Height: 80” Width: 26.25” Depth: 27.75” Height: 32”

warm grey.

Silo short side chair. 15.5» dia. x 15.5»H. Silo tall side. 13.25” dia. x 17.5”H

lenyx grey leather sofa, Designed Width: 91» by Mermelada Estudio, leather sofa Depth: 37» lounges ultra-low with overstuffed Height: 29» cushions that beckon for late-night hang outs. Made in China.

Finish: Top-grain buffalo leather in Console

Finish: Matte black metal base. 7

Cushion. Height: 5» Diameter: 30.5»

Blush.

er in rich cognac.

Coffee Table

Simone blush chair, slipper chair feels like a rare vintage find. Upholstered in soft pink poly/ cotton velvet, designer Brett Beldock›s, Made in China.

Width: 37.5” Depth: 34.5” Height: 47.5”

Finish: Poly/cotton velvet fabric:

Finish: 100% aniline-dyed cow leath6

Mink. Handwoven seat. Faux wicker pod suspends a cozy, sheltering perch that stands up to the elements. off-white recyclable resin is handwoven on a powdercoated aluminum frame.

Finish: Colorfast 100% recyclable

Finish: Raw finish. 4

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Width: 56» Mill console table, Hardworking console table is welded heavy-duty but Depth: 10» Height: 28» looks light on its feet. Industrial iron with raw antiqued finish. Made in India.

Finish: Iron with raw antiqued finish. 13

Table

Cool c-table that pulls right up to the Width: 19» sofa or bed is welded heavy-duty but Depth: 11» looks light on its feet. Industrial iron Height: 23» with raw antiqued finish. Made in India.

Finish: Iron with raw antiqued finish.

Finish: Light zinc/dark zinc finish. 100

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FURNISHINGS

FURNISHINGS # 1

Brand

Name

Description

Rug

Reindeer hide rug, It’s an age-old tradition that continues to this day. Hides are valuable for the warmth they provide and are still worn in the cold winter months.

D i m e n - Image s i o n s Width: 36” Depth: 60”

Brand

Name

Description

Pillows

luxury squared. Part ‘70s glam. Part ‘80s decadence. All chic. Soft puffy channels of buttery black leather add a layer of luxe to sofas, beds, chairs. Made in India.

Rug

Ombre grey rug, Handloomed from 9 x 12 “ soft New Zealand wool, plush shades of grey run the spectrum from light to dark creating a variegated ombre effect. Made in India.

Sphere

Handblown glass sphere is light as a bubble with small hole from the glassblower›s rod. Made in China

Paintings

Paintings are taken from different websites, and made by different artists, along with different sizes and dimentions.

Name

Description

Turntable

Debut carbon black turntable, t’s never Width: 16” been easier to transform your LPs into Depth: 12” high-quality digital files. Equipped with Height: 4.75” an analog-to-digital converter and USB port, the Debut Carbon turntable by Pro-Ject easily transfers music to your laptop/desktop.

Finish: 100% New Zealand wool blend.

Rug

Cowhide rug, Sustainably-sourced cowhide from Argentina naturally layers on one-of-a-kind texture and warmth. Made in Argentina.

Width: 60” Depth: 96”

Brand

1 Rug

The hill-side disintegrated floral grey rug, Designed by The HillSide, Handknotted. Made in India.

6” dia. 4” dia.

EQUIPMENT #

Finish: 100% black cowhide.

Comes in different sizes starts from 18x 12

Finish: 100% leather.

Finish: Finnish reindeer hide. 2

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9 x 12 “

Finish: 50% cotton; 28% wool; 17% polyester; 2% other.

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Finish: Engineered wood, metal, acrylic.

Pillow

Triangle lattice pillow with downalternative insert, risp black lines angle a traditional mud-cloth pattern on %100 cotton. Made in India.

Mumz World

Smart security Arlo Pro wire-free security cameras camera let you watch over what you love from every angle, indoors and out, day and night. Arlo Pro includes rechargeable batteries, motion and sound-activated alerts, 2-way audio, a 100+ decibel siren, and 7 days of free cloud HD video recordings.

17.4 x 12.6 x 5.9 cm

Apple

Imac screen iMac is packed with all-new

21.5 Inches

Width: 18» Height: 12»

Finish: 100% cotton. 6

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Pillow

Throw

Known for his large-scale figurative pastels, artist Vincent Jackson flipped his own script in bold black and white. Made in India

Width: 23» Height: 11»

Finish: 100% cotton. Icelandic sheepskin throw, Width: 34» Authentic Icelandic sheepskin Depth: 45» layers natural, touchable texture as a super-soft rug or luxe throw draped over the sofa, chair or bed. Made in Poland. Finish: Icelandic sheepskin.

processors, the latest graphics technologies, innovative storage, and higher-bandwidth connectivity.

Finish: Silver color. 4

AEG

Cordless Telephone

1.6 inch Its glossy chrome finish, blue backlit keypad and 1.6 inch LCD display add to the intriguing design. The handset’s innovative magnetic connection makes it easy to pick up and replace – not only is it beautiful to look at but it’s also a pleasure to hold. 103

STUDYING ROOMS FURNITURE

FURNITURE # 1

Brand

Name

Description

Table

This upsized beauty’s all about the living grain of gorgeous eco wood slab planks. Plantation-grown, sustainable solid shesham wood planks gleam super smooth atop architectural iron .

D i m e n - Image s i o n s Width: 104” Depth: 36” Height: 29.5”

# 7

Brand

Name

Description

Chair

Encasing warm wood grain back with comfortable linen-like seat and arms to support long hours of desktime. Designed by Felipe Hidalgo for ellenbergerdesign. Made in Taiwan.

D i m e n - Image s i o n s Width: 26” Depth: 26” Height: 37.5”

Finish: Wood back.

Finish: Iron base powdercoated graphite with sandblasted finish.

Stairway Desk Leek desktop surface and three shelves Width: 30” Depth: 20” ladder sky high in engineered wood with glossy lacquer. Height: 96

Chair

Finish: Engineered wood desktop and three upper shelves with hi-gloss white lacquer.

Bookcase

Finish: Base: Steel with brushed brass

Up against the wall, Space-saving mod- Width: 30» ular design allows for dramatic repeti- Depth: 11.75» tion down the wall. Made in Taiwan. Height: 70»

finish.

Chair

Finish: Frame: Carbon powdercoat finish.

Cabinet

Hand-polished stainless steel cabinet shines chic, offering ample space for papers and supplies. Made in India.

Width: 31.5» Depth: 21» Height: 28.5»

drawers.

framework credenza

Nature channel. Architectural threeWidth: 61” tier structure entertains in the raw. Depth: 17.75” Braced by sleek iron frame, wide planks Height: 21.75” of solid sustainable acacia wood show beautiful light-to-dark tones, active grain and naturally occurring knots. Made in India.

Chair

Dapper deskmate. Designed by Jannis Ellenberger Dressed to impress without sacrificing comfort, cushy faux leather chair works well with desks of all styles. Solid iron frame features sleek arms and solid base warmed in brushed brass finish. Easily adjust height and placement via gas lift and casters. Made in Taiwan.

Finish: Iron frame with brushed brass

Width: 23.25» Depth: 19.5» Max Height: 30.75»

tweed.

Desk

AIC little wave desk was created exclusively for Design Collab. Subtle wave-shaped design organizes pens/ pencils while larger opening tucks away paperwork and laptops. Made in Vietnam.

Width: 48» Depth: 24» Height: 31»

Finish: Iron base with brushed nickel finish.

Finish: Solid sustainable acacia wood. 6

With its sheltering curves and low profile, dapper swivel reworks the mid-century angle. Designed by Mark Daniel of Slate Design, this comfy seat crosses the line between business and pleasure, equally at home at the desk or dining table. Finish: Poly fabric in tonal grey

Finish: Stainless steel base with iron 5

On a roll. Designed by Jannis EllenWidth: 20.25» berger, Rouka puts an elegant twist on Depth: 22» the office chair. Steel frame finished Height: 32.25» in brushed brass anchors a velvety microfiber seat in dusty charcoal. Made in Taiwan

Width: 23» Depth: 23» Height: 37»

Chest

Tale of two woods. Two-tone, fourzone storage contrasts dual timbers in striking vertical profile. Four super-deep drawers in bleached acacia wood highlight natural hi/lo tones and beautiful sweeping grain. Made in India.

Width: 28» Depth: 20.25» Height: 46.25»

Finish: Solid mango wood frame with dark brown stain.

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FURNISHINGS

FURNITURE #

Name

Description

Drafting Art The Ensign is an example of practicality, convenience, and Table functional design in a Drafting and Art table. Tabletop height and angle are spring-action controlled. This semiautomatic design provides simultaneous height and tilt adjustments employing an extendable single action lever, conveniently located just beneath top on the right hand side.

D i m e n - Image s i o n s 31» x 42»

# 1

Storage box set

Inspired by the California creative community and their unique blend of live/work. Crafted from solid brass, these elegant boxes stash your stuff in the laid-back style of West Coast glam. Made in India.

Cement desk Letter tray, pencil cup and catchaccessories all cement an industrial spot for

papers, pens, clutter and office supplies. Made in Taiwan.

Finish: 100% concrete.

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Chalk Board The Skin Chalkboard is a chalkboard made of steel with a powder-coated black surface. You can write and paint on it with conventional blackboard chalk. . They can be combined with each other and can be mounted vertically or horizontally as well as in a °90 corner. Simple and precise installation with magnetic holders enables a wide range of applications. Finish: Steel, blackboard paint surface, magnetic

4 «x 4 «x 4.5»

Width: 6» Depth: 6» Height: 6» Width: 4.5» Depth: 4.5» Height: 4.5» Cement letter tray: 9.5”wx13”dx1.5”h Cement pencil cup: 3»wx3»dx4»h Cement catchall: 2.5”wx9.5”dx1.25”h

Overall Dimensions: 23.75»L x 1.25»W x .25»H Thick x 2 Bars

Acrylic desk Crystal clean acrylic desk accessoaccessories ries organize in not-so-plain sight.

- 4.5”wx10”dx11.5”h

Finish: 100% Acrylic.

- 6.5”wx4.5”dx6.25”h - 2.75”wx2.75”dx4”h - 9.75”wx13”dx1.5”h

Finish: Silver and Glass.

6.25» x 6.25» x 6.25»

Finish:Solid brass.

Finish: Base Color: Black The Light Pad Metal Support Bars in Silver attach to the back of Studio Designs› glass top tables, suspending the light pad underneath, securing placement, and preventing scratching. For use with any 6›› x 9›› or 9›› x 12›› light pads.

Shiny things improve productivity. True story. Luxe orb hides paper clips, sticky notes, spare change—basically anything you want to neatly tuck away.

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gold finish.

Table trestle The table trestle Derk is delivered 710 x 355 x 825 mm in a preassembled condition Derk and can be put together in a few minutes. No further tools are necessary for the final assembly. this table trestle consists of two parallel beams which clamp the tops of the two sets of legs together by means of 4 removable screws – the legs are then pulled apart under tension and held in that position with a crossbar that is fitted between the stretched legs.

Light Pad Support Bars

Storage

Description

Finish:Aluminum with electroplated

Base Material: Steel Top Color: White Top Material: Warp-free Melamine

Name

Height Range: 37» to 47»

Finish: Base Color: Black

Brand

750 mm x 1.150 mm or 1.000 mm x 1.500 mm, th = 10 mm

Hang time. Six gleaming gold clips

Magnetic make an industrial statement with Clips

maximal magnetism, hanging multiple notes, hefty mail, photos and holiday cards to any magnetic surface.

Width: 1.25” Height: 1.25”

Finish: Six steel clip magnets with gold finish.

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FURNISHINGS # 6

Brand

Name Wall Bocket

FURNISHINGS Description

D i m e n - Image s i o n s Handcrafted iron cylinder wall mounts Depth: 5.25» Diameter: 5» to deliver keys, pens, kitchen utensils

Brand

Description

Cable Duct

The spacious cable duct for the table frame E2 supplies enough space to stow all the cords from computers, lamps and any other electrical appliances under the table. The two supplied hooks should be screwed into place in the respectively appropriate locations whereby the duct can simply be hung on the table frame.

Finish: 100% iron. Board

Modern black iron square marks to-dos Width: 17.75» then resets to a clean slate. Magnetic Depth: 17.75» surface lets you post photos and notes Height: 0.75» to create an inspiration/organization station. 13

coat finish.

Storage Boxes Decluttering gets down to earth. Revealing naturally warm tones and smooth wood grain, beautifully spare eucalyptus planks construct a slatted design that corrals toys, magazines, accessories and other clutter. Made in Thailand.

Bookends

Crafted to mimic the shape of raw industrial I-beams, these pure marble supports edge a bit more elegant.

Paintings/ Motivational quotes/ sayings

Paintings are taken from different websites, and made by different artists, along with different sizes and dimentions. And motivational quotes, and sayings.

Name

Description

Table Lamp

Gris table lamp, gleaming nickel shade shines from an angular black arm that swivels side to side. Black cloth-covered cord adds an elegant finishing touch. Made in China.

16»w x 11.75»d x 8»h

EQUIPMENT

Finish: Wooden Pallets. 9

# Width: 11.5» Depth: 5» Height: 6»

Brand

Finish:Marble. 10

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Lockable transparent straightedge and Portable drawing board paper clamps in three areas to secure media. Reversible feet included to elevate drawing surface 7° or 15°. Vinyl carrying case included.

14-3/4” x 191/2”

D i m e n - Image s i o n s Width: 10” Depth: 12.75”

Height: 19.875”

Finish: Steel shade with shiny nickel finish. Steel arm with black painted finish.

Table Lamp

Drafting tools Large selection of the best Drafting

Tools like Dry Erase Cleaning Pads, Ames Lettering Guide, Drafting Erasing Shields, and Drafting Brushes make things easier while keeping your drawing media clean.

Image

Finish: steel, perforated plate.

Finish: Iron with matte black powder-

950 x 1320 mm

Name

and more. Arrange multiples for modular effect, or stand upright on desk or countertop.

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Arc copper table lamp, Brilliant in its minimalist form, brushed copper-plated lamp suspends an exposed bulb in one sleek swoop. Mint cloth cord adds fresh contrast.

Width: 5” Depth: 6” Height: 20”

Finish: Brushed copper-plated steel frame.

Electrical Eraser

Known for its strong erasing capability Weight with batand durability, the Sakura electric SE- teries — 2.8 oz 2000 pocket-sized eraser glides across the paper. Countless professional illustrators, animators and architects rely on and vouch for the performance of the Sakura electric eraser. 109

BRAINSTORMING

AREA FURNITURE

FURNITURE # 1

Brand

Name

Description

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Sofa

Designed by Mermelada Estudio, Width: 91” leather sofa lounges ultra-low with Depth: 37” overstuffed cushions that beckon for Height: 29” late-night hangs. Straightforward lines keep the focus on comfort/cool-factor.

# 6

Brand

Name

Description

Beanbag

Made with faux suede microfiber and eco-friendly filler, this Christopher Knight Home Paige 3-Foot Bean Bag offers a fun twist on comfort that will get you excited about lounging. Made in the USA, the seams are double-stitched to prevent any leaks.

Finish: Top-grain buffalo leather.

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Finish: Polyester. 2

Chair

Inspired by the original “198 Hardoy Chair” (aka “Butterfly”) designed in 1938. Top-grain, full-aniline, vegetable-tanned leather hides hand-stitched in quadrants and hand-laced at the edges read pure vintage with a warm, natural saddle glow. Made in India.

Width: 30” Depth: 30” Height: 34.5”

Hammock

yarn.

antiqued zinc finish; water-based clear matte powdercoat.

Chair

Tailored chair makes a striking first Width: 25.5” impression while offering sheltering Depth: 28” comfort. Handmade metal shell-shaped Height: 27” base with organic crossed legs brings an updated midcentury vibe to any living space.

Chalk Board

Finish: Forged metal base with antiqued brass finish, with grey fabric.

Hanging Chair

Handwoven seat. Faux wicker pod suspends a cozy, sheltering perch that stands up to the elements. off-white recyclable resin is handwoven on a powdercoated aluminum frame.

Finish: Colorfast 100% recyclable

resin, Cushion is 100% polyester with poly fiber fill.

Stool

Width: 120” Depth: 72”

Finish: Soft-spun acrylic performance

Finish: Tubular iron frame with a light 3

Designed in collaboration with Yellow Leaf, an organization with a focus on creating jobs and easing poverty, each hammock is 100% handwoven in Thailand by local artisans.

Width: 37.5” Depth: 34.5” Height: 47.5” Cushion. Height: 5» Diameter: 30.5» Chain.

Height: 80”

Fun and dramatic, the Faux Fur Stool 12.6 inches H x is perfect for adding flair to any space. 16 inches W x 16 The small plush top stool is ideal for inches D placing in front of an accent chair, by a bed or throughout your living space. The black finished legs and black faux fur top keep the stool looking sleek and stylish.

The Skin Chalkboard is a chalkboard made of steel with a powder-coated black surface. You can write and paint on it with conventional blackboard chalk. . They can be combined with each other and can be mounted vertically or horizontally as well as in a °90 corner. Simple and precise installation with magnetic holders enables a wide range of applications.

750 mm x 1.150 mm or 1.000 mm x 1.500 mm, th = 10 mm

Finish: Steel, blackboard paint surface, magnetic.

Shelves

Sculptural industrial set composes geometric gallery in raw iron, Displays objects, nooks books, shelves wine. Arresting empty, too. Inset mounts at top corners attach easy to wall.

Finish: Powdercoated iron.

Small Width: 33» Depth: 5» Height: 10» Medium Width: 27» Depth: 6» Height: 24» Large Width: 36» Depth: 7» Height: 19»

Finish:Frame Material: Wood, 100% Polyester faux fur fabric.

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FURNISHINGS # 1

Brand

Name Rug

EQUIPMENT Description

D i m e n - Image s i o n s ecadent plush pile rug brings to life the 8» x 10» signature laid-back luxe attitude, thick wool yarn is woven into a neutral cotton base creating an artistic carved-out effect. Designed by Fred Segal. Made in India.

Magnetic Clips

Hang time. Six gleaming gold clips make an industrial statement with maximal magnetism, hanging multiple notes, hefty mail, photos and holiday cards to any magnetic surface.

Brand

Name

Description

Floor Lamp

A simple brushed round nickel base grounds a wide sweeping arc over six feet high, culminating in a slim ring of cotton/poly with naturally occurring linen slubs.

Width: 1.25” Height: 1.25”

Floor Lamp

Finish: Six steel clip magnets with gold finish.

Board

Modern black iron square marks to-dos Width: 17.75» Depth: 17.75» then resets to a clean slate. Magnetic surface lets you post photos and notes Height: 0.75» to create an inspiration/organization station.

Table Lamp

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Classic cantilever design scales slim Width: 5» and sculptural. Designer Ceci Thomp- Depth: 20» son loves how “the tubular structure it- Height: 63.25» self is very minimal, even a bit industrial and lets the unencumbered bulb be the focus.” Solid block of Carrara-style marble anchors base, while matte black iron pole streamlines up and over in a continuous flow.

Five tubular bulbs form a cool constel- 1.75”wx39”dxlation of lights connected by solid brass 5”h base. Fixture brings light to console or side table or hang via back hooks. Plugs into the wall, lights by touch tech.

Finish: Iron with brass finish.

Handcrafted iron cylinder wall Depth: 5.25» mounts to deliver keys, pens, kitch- Diameter: 5» en utensils and more. Arrange multiples for modular effect, or stand upright on desk or countertop.

Finish: 100% iron. 5

73”wx18”dx83”h

Finish: Matte black pole and black cord, Solid marble base.

Finish: Iron with matte black powder-

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Finish: Handmade steel base with brushed-nickel finish.

Finish: Back: 100% cotton. 2

Paintings

Paintings are taken from different websites, and made by different artists, along with different sizes and dimentions. And motivational quotes, and sayings.

Games

Different and many types of games Cards:2.5”x for having fun, such as Cards, Burl 0.75”x3.75” wood backgammon, domino, tic tac toe, and tumbling tower. Domino:2.5”x 1.25”x0.25”

Turntable

Finish: Engineered wood, metal, acrylic.

Burl wood backgammon: 20»x13»x3»

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COFFEE SHOP

FURNITURE #

Brand

Name

Description

Table

Reclaimed from semi truck flooring, this table top has a rustic yet sophisticated look when combined with the angular black steel base.

D i m e n - Image s i o n s 36»Lx 36»Wx 42» H

Brand

Name Sitting unit

Description

D i m e n - Image s i o n s 60 dx 90 cm Oil drum iron cylinder , covered with wood surface to make it more comfort- 40dx 45 cm able to sitting, comes with two oil drum chairs.

Finish: Metal, and Wood surface.

Finish: Wood. 9

Houzz

Chairs

17.5» W x 18» D Vintage Sheet Metal Chair. Dex 33.75» H lightfully finished with an antique patina and conveniently available in a variety of colors, this chair is built to withstand the wear and tear of everyday use.

Finish: Metal Back and Seat. 3

Chairs and Tables

Sitting unit

Set of chairs and tables, that are repurposed from simple pallets to be useful furniture pieces, that can be used as units.

Re-purposed- Vespa scooter using recycled materiVespa Sitting als, to be translated into a table, and top surface made out of glass, with to unit stools. both together creating set.

framework credenza

45x40x45 cm 45x45x90 cm

Re-purposed Bike Seat Stool

Bike Seat - Design agency Dreikant has come out with Stool 3T3, an inventive design that incorporates the style of a bike seat perch with the portability

Width: 61” Nature channel. Architectural threetier structure entertains in the raw. Depth: 17.75” Braced by sleek iron frame, wide planks Height: 21.75” of solid sustainable acacia wood show beautiful light-to-dark tones, active grain and naturally occurring knots. Made in India.

Finish: Solid sustainable acacia wood.

40x100x115 cm 45x45x65 cm

FURNISHINGS #

Finish: Metal. 5

45x45x45 cm 50x50x 45 cm

Finish: Metal.

Finish: Wood. 4

Oil drum iron cylinder , covered with wood surface to make it more comfortable to sitting, comes with two oil drum chairs.

Brand

Name

Description

45x45x65 cm

Paintings

Paintings are taken from different websites, and made by different artists, along with different sizes and dimentions. And motivational quotes, and sayings.

50x 70x 45cm

Plates, Cups, and kitchen tools

Handmade stoneware salad plate with organic edges and a modern matte white glaze sets the table. And kitchen set that could be used in anywhere to serve the best food and drinks.

Bulk Condiment Organizer

Keep your cups, lids, straws, and packaged condiments separated for easy selection with this Cal-Mil 3577 12 compartment black plastic bulk condiment organizer.

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Finish: Metal, wood seat. 6

Pallets swing

Swing made out of pallets, and suspended with robs.

Finish: Wood. 7

Bookcase

Up against the wall, Space-saving mod- Width: 30» ular design allows for dramatic repeti- Depth: 11.75» tion down the wall. Made in Taiwan. Height: 70»

Finish: Frame: Carbon powdercoat finish.

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Finish: Plastic.

Height: 0.5» Diameter: 8»

Length 16 1/4 Inches Width 9 1/4 Inches Height 13 Inches 115

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EQUIPMENT # 1

Brand

Name

Description

D i m e n - Image s i o n s 230 x 150 x 140 Beko turkish double coffee machine is Coffee Maker durable and functional, with a power of mm

Brand

Name

Description

Hot Water

This hot water dispenser will ensure that you always have piping hot water on hand for tea or hot chocolate. Its easy-to-use design and long-lasting stainless steel body make it a must-have for any cafe, coffee shop, break room, or diner.

Dispenser

1200 watts, it is a perfect companion for those who care about making great coffee.

Coffee Maker

Easy to use control panel with two-line text display, Patented Automatic Cappuccino System: for Cappuccino, Flat White, Latte and milk, Easy to personalise and memorise all types of coffee settings by choosing a short, medium or long coffee, and to taste a strong or extra mild aroma; enjoy it piping hot or at medium temperature.

Espresso Maker

Electrolux, Electrolux ELM5200 Espresso Maker, Instruction Manual, Steam generator, Removable water tank.

Refrigerator

43.0 x 23.8 x 34.0 cm

Ice Machine

310 x 220 x 246 mm

Finish: Chocolate Brown 10 4

Espresso Maker

A machine that could do a great espresso By concentrating its coffee knowhow and expertise into a brand new design, Nespresso has delivered its most compact machine yet – without any compromise on taste.

Coffee Grinder

Coffee Grinder, Transparent cover lid | Detachable jar for easy cleaning, Safety lock feature & cord storage.

11 80 x 250 x 230 mm

Finish: Plastic body with Stainless Steel finish.

Tea Brewer

The Bloomfield 8742-3G Integrity iced tea brewer is the perfect way to add cold and refreshing iced tea to your drink menu! This model boasts a 3 gallon brewing capacity, and features a unique sprayhead design to agitate the tea leaves and capture a full, rich taste in every cup.

Bakery Display Case

80 x 250 x 270 mm

Finish: Black 5

Properly storing food is imperative, so make sure that your operation is outfitted with a refrigerator that’s durable, reliable, and easy to use.

Finish: Silver

Finish: Silver. 3

Width: 8 Inches Depth: 2/1 16 Inches Height: 4/1 17 Inches

Finish: Silver

Finish: Silver. 2

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Width 10 15/16 Inches Depth 17 Inches Height 32 1/4 Inches

Dishwasher

With the capability to produce up to 100 lb. of ice per day and store 57 lb. of ice daily, this Scotsman CU0920MA-1A air cooled undercounter ice machine will keep up with the ice demands of your restaurant, bar, or cafe.

Width 54 Inches Depth 4/1 32 Inches Height 2/1 82 Inches

Width: 20» Depth: 24» Height: 38»

Finish: Silver Give your pastries the visibility they de- Width: 21 1/8” serve with this stylish Vollrath EMBC-1 Depth: 18 3/4” 21 1/8” x 18 3/4” x 21 1/2” medium 3 Height: 21 1/2” tray Euro curved front acrylic bakery display case. Finish: Acrylic With this durable unit, you can successfully clean up to 24 racks per hour with 1.2 gallons of water per rack! This ensures that you’ll always be able to keep up with peak hours of service at your establishment. This unit requires a 115V electrical connection for operation.

Width 24 3/16 Inches Depth 25 Inches Height 33 5/16 Inches

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FURNITURE # 1

Brand

EQUIPMENT

Name

Description

Daybed

lawndale saddle leather daybed with brass base, Designed by Leonhard Pfeifer, Made in China.

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Name

Description

Chair

Crisp white cotton cord wraps a Width: 31» mid-century inspired seat in daring, Depth: 32» modernist form. Handmade by artisans Height: 27» in Guadalajara, Mexico, circular chair marries traditional skills with high-quality materials and technology for authentic blend of folklore and modernity.

Width: 79.25” Depth: 35” Height: 26”

Finish: 100% buffalo aniline dyed

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leather in rich cognac.

Finish: White cotton cord. 2

Sofa

We edged up the classic Chesterfield Width: 105» silhouette with buttery brown leather Depth: 98.5» and clean modern lines. Out with the Height: 29» traditional curved arms and in with a minimal squared-off frame. Seatback and sides are fully tufted in rich brown leather that will continue to patina with character, year after year.

Finish: Leather. 3

Pouf

Introduce hide to your habitat via authentic aniline-dyed buffalo leather, revealing natural grain and texture that wears and softens over time. Handstitched quadrants shape up sides with flange edging.

Width: 17.5” Depth: 17.5” Height: 13.5”

Hanging Chair

Finish: Colorfast 100% recyclable

Chair

Finish: Exterior: 100% top-grain, semi aniline-dyed buffalo leather.

Pouf

Accent round layers on sweater in chunky hand-knit graphite. Dense pellet fill is substantial for seat/ottoman duty. 100% cotton cover. knitted graphite pouf is a CB2 exclusive.

Height: 14» Diameter: 20»

Pouf

Relaxed and oversized, our Height: 14” lounge-worthy round gets maxed out in Diameter: 30” soft grey faux fur. Adds warmth and a little glam to any space.

Tables

Chair

Racy slim sling sits low and wide Width: 29» in modern monochromatic chalk Depth: 27» (almost off-white), from the sweep Height: 27» of cushioned synthetic leather to the angled architected tubular steel frame with brushed nickel finish.

Finish: Steel base with brushed nickel

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Cushion. Height: 5» Diameter: 30.5»

resin, Cushion is 100% polyester with poly fiber fill.

Chain.

Silo short side chair. 15.5» dia. x 15.5»H.

Height: 80”

Silo tall side. 13.25” dia. x 17.5”H

Darbuka black coffee table, Designed by Mermelada Estudio, handmade coffee table resounds with global style for indoor/outdoor use, Made in Vietnam.

Height: 17» Diameter: 34

Finish: Matte black metal base. 11

Tables

Finish: Faux fur pouf grey. 6

Width: 37.5” Depth: 34.5” Height: 47.5”

Finish: Light zinc/dark zinc finish.

Finish: Textured cotton weave. 5

Handwoven seat. Faux wicker pod suspends a cozy, sheltering perch that stands up to the elements. off-white recyclable resin is handwoven on a powdercoated aluminum frame.

This upsized beauty’s all about the living grain of gorgeous eco wood slab planks. Plantation-grown, sustainable solid shesham wood planks gleam super smooth atop architectural iron .

Width: 104” Depth: 36” Height: 29.5”

Finish: Iron base powdercoated graphite with sandblasted finish.

Bookcase

Up against the wall, Space-saving mod- Width: 30» ular design allows for dramatic repeti- Depth: 11.75» tion down the wall. Made in Taiwan. Height: 70»

Finish: Frame: Carbon powdercoat finish.

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FURNITURE # 13

Brand

Name

Description

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Chalk Board

750 mm x 1.150 mm or 1.000 mm x 1.500 mm, th = 10 mm

Sculptural industrial set composes geometric gallery in raw iron, Displays objects, nooks books, shelves wine. Arresting empty, too. Inset mounts at top corners attach easy to wall.

Small Width: 33» Depth: 5» Height: 10» Medium Width: 27» Depth: 6» Height: 24» Large Width: 36» Depth: 7» Height: 19»

Shelves

Finish: Powdercoated iron.

Swings

Suspended swings made out of wood pieces that have been shaped and treated to give an aesthetic appearance.

Console

Name

Description

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Rug

Hand drawn line work is transformed 8» x 10 « into an all-over pattern on this super soft rug. Woven from Lyocell, a fiber made from natural wood pulp and known for it’s color depth and sheen. Light tonal grey design is cushy underfoot and durable enough for high-traffic areas.

Finish: Front: 100% Lyocell. 2

50 x 30 cm 45 cm from the ground.

Finish: Wood.

Brand

Throw

Icelandic sheepskin throw, Authentic Icelandic sheepskin layers natural, touchable texture as a super-soft rug or luxe throw draped over the sofa, chair or bed. Made in Poland.

Width: 34» Depth: 45»

Finish: Icelandic sheepskin. 3

Paintings

Paintings are taken from different websites, and made by different artists, along with different sizes and dimentions. And motivational quotes, and sayings.

Games

Different and many types of games Cards:2.5”x for having fun, such as Cards, Burl 0.75”x3.75” wood backgammon, domino, tic tac Domino:2.5”x toe, and tumbling tower. 1.25”x0.25” Burl wood backgammon: 20»x13»x3»

Mill console table, Hardworking Width: 56» console table is welded heavy-duty but Depth: 10» looks light on its feet. Industrial iron Height: 28» with raw antiqued finish. Made in India.

Finish: Iron with raw antiqued finish.

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EQUIPMENT #

Brand

Name

Description

Projector

Wirelessly stream sound directly 231 x 53 x 163 from the PW1500 to a Bluetooth mm compatible sound system like home audio speakers, headphones or portable speakers to pair big sound to the big viewing experience.

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Furniture pieces included three main factors to be considered while choosing, the first factor is to be functional and easy to use, to second factor is to be comfortable and acknowledge the human dimensions, the third factor is the harmony between the pieces and the aesthetic final appearance. Along with the furnishings, and the equipment they made that goal easier to be achieved, because the small details of furnishing pieces matter. Including the electrical devices as well.

Finish: White color. 2

Vending Machine

The AP933 glass front snack & candy vending machine dispenses snacks, candy, pastries and gum with a pricing capacity from $0.00 to $99.95. This versatile vending machine is sure to perform well given the 40 selections and 5, 6, or 7 shelves.

72»H x 38»W x 35»D

Lighting Fixture

A simple brushed round nickel base grounds a wide sweeping arc over six feet high, culminating in a slim ring of cotton/poly with naturally occurring linen slubs.

73”wx18”dx83”h

Finish: Handmade steel base with brushed-nickel finish. 4

Lighting Fixture

Finish: Matte black pole and black cord, Solid marble base. 5

Apple

Imac

iMac is packed with all-new 21.5 Inches processors, the latest graphics technologies, innovative storage, and higher-bandwidth connectivity.

Finish: Silver color. 112

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LOBBY

A por ce la in r a n ge t hat r e cr e a te s the l ooks of old stone or t e r r a cotta f l oor tile s. Fu ll of cha r a cte r , with a de libe r a te ly di str e sse d su r f ac e th a t r e plic at e s the look of an a ntiq u e wa ll or f l oor q u ickly a n d easily.

D irty o l d co ncrete tex tu re.

O ld u n f i n i s h e d br i c k .

Exp o s ed Cei li n g , i n ten ti o n a lly un fi n i s hed lo o k tha t g i v es i t a co o l i n dus tri a l v i b e.

COFFEE SHOP

STUDYING ROOMS

Ol d pa r q u e t tile s l ook for a n in d u st ri a l look .

D irty o l d co ncrete textu re, and g iv es u nf inished , and ind u strial look.

E x p o s e d C e i li n g , int e n t i o n a lly u n f ini s h e d lo o k t h a t g ive s i t a c o o l ind u s t r i a l vi be .

Ceiling

Walls

Flooring

Ceiling

Walls

Flooring

A p o r c e la i n t r e a t ed and painted t o lo o k li k e o ld wo o d f i n i s h .

E x p o s e d C e i li n g , int e n t i o n a lly u n f ini s h e d lo o k t h a t g ive s i t a c o o l ind u s t r i a l vi be .

Ceiling

Walls

Flooring

Ceiling

Walls

Flooring

O ld p a r q u e t t i le s lo o k f o r a n i n d u s t r i a l lo o k .

B r i c k wa ll.

Exp o s ed Cei li n g , i n ten ti o n a lly un fi n i s hed lo o k tha t g i v es i t a co o l i n dus tri a l v i b e.

INFORMAL MEETING POINTS

Ol d p a r q u e t tile s l ook for a n in d u st ri al look.

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Ceiling

Walls

Flooring

D irty o l d co ncrete tex tu re, and g iv es u nf inished , and ind u strial look.

E x p o s e d C e i li n g , int e n t i o n a lly u n f in i s h e d lo o k t h a t g ive s i t a c o o l ind u s t r i a l vi be .

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CHAPTER

ANALYSE FACTS: 1- CHARTS & MATRICES. - SPECIFY NEEDS.

2-STRUCTURAL NEEDS. - SITE ORIENTATION. - SITE ANALYSIS. - CODES & REGULATIONS.

3- CONTEXTUAL NEEDS. - PHYSICAL & CULTURAL SURROUNDINGS. - HVAC. - SOURCE OF ENERGY. - LIGHTING, NATURAL/ ARTIFICIAL, COMFORT STANDARDS. - ACOUSTICS, NOISE CONTROL, COMFORT STANDARDS.

4- SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS. - ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. - SUSTAINABILITY. - INDOOR AIR QUALITY.

5- HUMAN FACTORS. - PHYSICAL NEEDS. - ANTHROPOMETRIC NEEDS. - ERGONOMIC NEEDS. - PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS. - PROXEMICS.

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STRUCTURAL NEEDS. - SITE ORIENTATION. - SITE ANALYSIS. - CODES & REGULATIONS.

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AjmanUniversity

LOCATION: United Arab Of Emirates, Ajman, Jurf. The Studying Center is located in Al Jurf 2 district, Ajman. In Al-Ittihad Street. It’s between Sheikh Zayed mosque, and Daralber Society Ajman, and Taraf Beauty Center.

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Ajman City Center

CLIMATE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a desert climate, with very mild winters and very hot and sunny summers, in which the humidity of the Persian Gulf makes the heat unbearable. The annual precipitation is almost everywhere below 100 millimetres (4 inches), and is concentrated in the winter months. The rains are rare, but they occur in the form of showers or downpours, which sometimes can be intense. The country is made up of seven emirates, almost all overlooking the Persian Gulf (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain), and one overlooking the Gulf of Oman (Fujairah). The biggest emirate, which also includes the capital, is Abu Dhabi, even though the most famous, because of its futuristic buildings and modern tourist resorts, is Dubai. In Dubai, the daily average temperature goes from 18.5 degrees Celsius (65.5 °F) in January (so we are at the boundary between the subtropical and the tropical climate), to around 35 °C (95 °F) in July and August.

The United Arab Of Emirates (UAE), climate during the year.

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AJMAN CLIMATE Ajman has a subtropical, arid climate. Sunny blue skies and high temperatures can be expected most of the year as rainfall is infrequent. The most pleasant time to visit Ajman is from November to March, when average temperatures range between 30°C and 14°C, perfect for beach days and alfresco evenings.

Ajman climate during all the year.

From June to September the weather is hot and humid, and summer temperatures can hit a sizzling 48°C and humidity well above 60 per cent. Many hotels drop their rates significantly during this time. Sun Path

The meteoblue climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations and available for every place on Earth. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine and wind). The simulated weather data have a spatial resolution of appro. The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Ajman. Likewise, “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature. Hot days and cold nights (dashed red and blue lines) show the average of the hottest day and coldest night of each month of the last 30 years. For vacation planning, you can expect the mean temperatures, and be prepared for hotter and colder days. Wind speeds are not displayed per default, but can be enabled at the bottom of the graph.

SUN PATH Climograph Ajman.

The graph shows the monthly number of sunny, partly cloudy, overcast and precipitation days. Days with less than 20% cloud cover are considered as sunny, with 20-80% cloud cover as partly cloudy and with more than 80% as overcast. While Reykjavík on Iceland has mostly cloudy days, Sossusvlei in the Namib desert is one of the sunniest places on earth. Cloudy, sunny, and precipitation days

Temperature Graph Ajman.

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Night Time Wind flow from NW to SE. Day time, High sun exposure due to climate.

Night time, High thermal mass.

The maximum temperature diagram for Ajman displays how many days per month reach certain temperatures. Dubai, one of the hottest cities on earth, has almost none days below 40°C in July. You can also see the cold winters in Moscow with a few days that do not even reach -10°C as daily maximum.

The diagram for Ajman shows how many days within one month can be expected to reach certain wind speeds. Monsoons create steady strong winds on the Tibetan Plateau from December to April, but calm winds from June to October. Wind speed units can be changed in the preferences (top right).

WIND FLOW

NOISE SOURCES - The main road is always active as it’s highway between the emirate of Sharjah and the emirate of Umm Al Quwain. - Sheikh Zayed mosque, as it’s one of the main mosques in Ajman.

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Day time Wind flow from NW to SE.

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CODES & REGULATIONS

APPLICABILITY

PURPOSE

a) The regulations apply to: • Workshops • Warehouses 1. All new buildings; 2. Additions, extensions, and refurbishment of existing buildings which require a building permit from Dubai Municipality; and 3. Existing buildings, when speci ed.

- The purpose of the regulations is to improve the performance of buildings in Dubai by reducing the consumption of energy, water and materials, improving public health, safety and general welfare and by enhancing the planning, design, construction and operation of buildings to create an excellent city that provides the essence of success and comfort of living. - The regulations intend to support Dubai’s Strategic Plan, create a more sustainable urban environment and extend the ability of the Emirate’s infrastructure to meet the needs of future development. - Green building is the practice of creating structures and using processes that increase the ef ciency of resource use — energy, water, and materials — while reducing building impacts on human health and the environment during the building’s lifecycle, through better siting, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal.

REVOCATION OF EXISTING LEGISLATION These regulations are additional to the Dubai Municipality Regulations especially the Administrative Resolution No. 125, of the year 2001, approving Building Regulations and Speci cations and its modi cations. If any article or regulation in the following Administrative Resolutions and Circulars con icts with these regulations, they are hereby revoked: a) The Administrative Resolution No. 66, of the year 2003, approving Regulations on the Technical Speci cations for Thermal Insulation Systems.

b) Mixed Use Buildings - When a building combines more than one use, each portion of the building must comply with the relevant regulations for that particular typology. c) Refer to the regulations on the applicability of speci c regulations to speci c building typologies. d) Change of Use – When there is a change of use for a building (for example, the change in use from a residential villa to a school); these regulations apply for the new use.

EXEMPTIONS: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Large scale projects or of a specialised nature that some articles of the Green Buildings Regulations cannot be easily applied to them are considered special projects and are exempted from these articles. Examples of such projects are: extremely tall buildings, large shopping malls, hospitals and laboratories. In order to preserve the character of these buildings, it may not be possible to meet some of the requirements of the Green Building Regulations. For such projects, it will be possible to apply to Dubai Municipality for dispensation from speci c articles of these regulations, if it can be demonstrated that compliance cannot be achieved. Dubai Municipality reserves the right to request any other reasonable measures to be taken in pursuit of the goals of the regulations.

b) Circular No 161 of the year 2003 issued on Implementing Green Building Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai. c) Circular No 171 and circular No 174, of the year 2007, issued on Implementing Building Green Roofs and Facades.

ADDITIONS, EXTENSIONS, OR REFURBISHMENT DETAILS

d) The Administrative Resolution No. 30, of the year 2007, issued on Promulgating the Implementing Regulations of the Local Order No 11, of the year 2003, on Public Health and Safety in the Emirate of Dubai.

a) Relative to 101.6, new additions, extensions or refurbishments which require a building permit must meet the requirements of the regulations.

STRUCTURE OF THE REGULATIONS

b) Existing portions of the building which are not part of the new work will not be required to be upgraded to meet the regulations. Existing parts of a building will require upgrading if after the addition, extension or refurbishment, the existing building performs in a less energy ef cient manner than previously because of the addition or extension. Any upgrading required must bring the building back to at least its minimum level of previous energy performance before the addition or extension.

The following categories will be used throughout the regulations: 1. Section One, 100: Administration 2. Section Two, 200: De nitions 3. Section Three, 300: Ecology & Planning 4. Section Four, 400: Building Vitality 5. Section Five, 500: Resource Effectiveness - Energy 6. Section Six, 600: Resource Effectiveness - Water 7. Section Seven, 700: Resource Effectiveness - Materials & Waste 140

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CODES & REGULATIONS ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS, DESIGNS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT The provisions of these regulations actively encourage innovation and are not intended to prevent the use of any suitable alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, design, or method of construction that is not speci cally prescribed by the regulations. However, approval of the alternatives will be required by Dubai Municipality.

USE OF THESE REGULATIONS

ENERGY COMPLIANCE METHOD There are two compliance routes for energy performance in buildings. The standard method is referred to as the Elemental Method; the alternative method is referred to as the Performance Method. (a) Elemental Method: All buildings must comply with each of these regulations. (b) Performance Method: Alternatively, a calculation method may be employed for a building which may not comply with all the elemental requirements of those Articles listed in Table 102.2 (1). The Performance Method, using a calculation tool such as dynamic thermal modelling, must compare the annual energy consumption of the proposed building with that of a reference building which meets all the elemental requirements listed in Table 102.2 (1). The reference building must be equal in shape, size and operational patterns to the proposed building. Compliance with the Green Building regulations will be demonstrated if the annual energy consumption of the proposed building is equal to or lower than the annual energy consumption of the reference building.

The following steps explain how to use these regulations 1. Determine the required SA’FA as per tables number 2,3,4,and 5 . The minimum level for rating should be Bronze SA’FA. 2. Establish the building type and applicability as described in 101.05 and 101.06; 3. Review the applicable regulations for that building type provided in Section Three (300) through Section Seven (700) of the regulations; as per required SA’FA.

Green Buildings Regulation

4. The practice guide can be used for further information on implementation and compliance as required. 5. Using the approved implementation mechanism from Building Department for the regulation 6. The regulations in table (1) (General Requirements) even if they not mentioned in SA’FAT tables will be mandatory if the equipments are applicable.

VOLUNTARY GREEN BUILDING RATING SYSTEMS a) The Dubai Green Building Regulations is rating system. b) Compliance with the regulations is not intended as a substitute for any measure or credit with any of the rating systems.

COMPETENT AUTHORITY

WATER COMPLIANCE METHOD There are two compliance routes for water performance in buildings. The standard method is referred to as the Elemental Method; the alternative method is referred to as the Performance Method. (a) Elemental Method: All buildings must comply with each of these regulations. (b) Performance Method: Alternatively, a calculation method may be employed for a building which may not comply with the elemental requirements for water ef cient xtures detailed in Article 601.01. The Performance Method, using a calculation tool, must compare the annual water consumption of the proposed building with that of a reference building which meets all the elemental requirements detailed in Article 601.01. The reference building must be equal in shape, size and operational patterns to the proposed building. Compliance with the Green Building regulations will be demonstrated if the annual water consumption of the proposed building is equal to or lower than the annual water consumption of reference building

(a) The Competent Authority for the AL SA’FAT, Dubai Green Building Evaluation System. (b) Dubai Municipality may choose to devolve this power to any other organisation in Dubai including Free Zone regulators and other third parties. 142

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ACOUSTICAL CONTROL Controlling noise sources, transmission path, and/or receiver in order to reach an acceptable noise environment for a particular space.

BUILDING OPERATOR The person who has full operational control of the place (the land or building or any part thereof), whether owner or tenant or holder or any other capacity by which he is authorized to occupy the place.

ADHESIVE Material used to bond one surface to another by attachment. AIR BREAK A piping arrangement where a drain from an appliance or fixture discharges into an airspace and then into another fixture, receptacle, or interceptor; used to prevent back siphonage or backflow. AIR CONTAMINANTS Unwanted airborne constituent that may reduce acceptability or adequacy of the air quality. AIR LEAKAGE Air that escapes from a building through a joint, coupling, junction, or the surfaces which enclose the building. The flow of uncontrolled air within a building through cracks or openings. AIR VOLUME The amount (volume) of air delivered to a space through ventilation, typically specified in liters per second or cubic meters per minute. AIR / VENTILATION The share of supply air that is outdoor air, plus any recirculated air that has been filtered or otherwise treated to maintain acceptable indoor air quality. BALANCING (AIR SYSTEM) To ensure that correct volumes of air are supplied by adjusting airflow rates through air distribution system devices (such as fans and diffusers) by manually adjusting the position of dampers, splitter vanes, extractors, etc. or by using automatic control devices, such as constant air volume or variable air volume boxes. BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST RATIO The ratio of illuminance between the highest and lowest illuminance value in a room. BUILDING COMMISSIONING The process of ensuring that all building systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated in conformity with design intent. BUILDING FABRIC Refers to the ceiling, walls, windows, doors and doors of a building, which play a major role in the energy efficiency of a structure. BUILDING MANAGMENT SYSTEM (BMS) A computer-based control system installed in buildings that controls and monitors the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mechanical and electrical equipment, such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, re systems, and security systems. B U I L D I NG M E T E R I N G The use of meters to track the use of utilities (such as water and electricity) per building unit.

BUILDING OWNER The person or establishment (government or private) that owns the building and/or the land on which the building works (construction, refurbishing, demolition, or removal of a building) is to be performed or their representative. BUILT UP AREA (TOTAL F LOOR AREA) The grand total of the covered area in a building or structure measured between the outer sides of the building borders, including terraces, balconies, protrusions and any other covered parts like car parking circulation passages, air wells, unloading bays, service floors, swimming pools and any other structure on the plot. CARPET A fixed floor covering of natural or synthetic material that is woven onto a batting. This excludes rugs and other non-permanent woven coverings. CENTRAL CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM (CCMS) A computer-based control system that controls and monitors the mechanical and electrical equipment, such as ventilation, lighting, power systems, re systems, and security systems in a building or controlling and monitoring a number of buildings. CENTRAL PLANT The main equipment within a building or series of buildings which provides cooling, ventilation, heating, water, and other services to the whole building or buildings. The central plant is typically in a central location. CERTIFICATED TIMBER Timber certification is a process that results in a certificate (written statement) attesting to the origin of wood raw material and its status and/or qualifications, often following validation by an independent third party. Certification is intended to allow participants to measure their forest management practices against standards and to demonstrate compliance with those standards. Timber certification generally includes two main components: certification of sustainability of forest management (which occurs in the country of origin) and product certification (which covers the supply chain of domestic and export markets). CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFCS) CFCs are odorless, colorless, non- flammable non-toxic chemicals. They vaporize easily at low temperatures making them ideal coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners. CFCs are also used in foam for seat padding and insulation. Until recently, they were used extensively in aerosol spray cans. CFCs cause stratospheric ozone depletion. COMPOSITE WO OD PRODUCTS Products such as plywood, panel substrates, door cores, particle board, and medium density fiberboard. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Includes all activities that are part of new construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, refurbishing, and any other physical changes to a building.

BUILDING OCCUPANTS (BUILDING USERS) Persons using the building. Full-time occupants use the building for at least 8 hours most days. Part-time occupants use the building for less than 8 hours most days. Transient occupants, such as visitors, customers, students, use the building at irregular times. 146

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CONTROL ZONE (HVAC) A space or group of spaces with heating or cooling requirements that is sufficiently similar so that desired conditions (e.g. temperature) can be maintained throughout by using a single controller. The zone may be part of a larger space, an individual office or a small dwelling.

GLAZED ELEMENTS All areas in the building envelope that let in light, including windows, plastic panels, clerestories, skylights, doors that are more than one half glass, and glass block walls.

COOLING LOAD The amount of cooling that a building will require to meet the conditions specified by Dubai Municipality. The cooling load will be determined by the output of the Heat Load Calculation required by Dubai Municipality. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Maintenance service or procedures intended to x equipment failure or damage. This service is carried out in response to a fault and not planned in advance. DAYLIGHTING The use of natural light from the sun or sky to provide illumination in interior spaces. DEMAND CONTROLLED VENTILATION (DCV) A ventilation system that provides for the automatic reduction of outdoor air intake below design rates, when the actual occupancy of spaces served by the system is less than design occupancy. Demand is often assessed by using the measure of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a space to reflect occupancy levels. DUCTWORK Air-tight devices that carry conditioned air throughout the building. This includes terminal fixtures to distribute air. DUCTWORK LEAKAGE The outcome of air conditioning ductwork that is leaking, and therefore lets air out through cracks and gaps. Ductwork leakage will result in an increase in energy consumption of supply and return air fans. ENABLED ACCESS Project design that incorporates accessibility for disabled people to and within a building. ENTRANCE LOBBY Space immediately between the entrance-door and the interior of a building which acts as a transition area into the building. FACILITIES OPERATOR Party responsible for the maintenance and operation of a building or facility. FENESTRATION Another name for ‘glazed elements’. GLAZED ELEMENTS All areas in the building envelope that let in light, including windows, plastic panels, clerestories, skylights, doors that are more than one half glass, and glass block walls. LIGHT FIXTURE The component of a luminaire that houses the lamp(s), positions the lamp, shields it from view, and distributes the light. The fixture also provides for connection to the power supply, which may require the use of ballast. LUX The international system unit of illumination, equal to one lumen per square metre.

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GLAZING AREA The area of glazed elements in the exterior walls of a building. GRAY WATER (GREY WATER/ GRAY WATER) Untreated household wastewater which has not come into contact with toilet waste. Greywater includes used water from showers, wash basins, bathtubs, laundry sinks and clothes washers. HALONS Substances used in re suppression systems and re extinguishers. These substances deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. DISTRICT COOLING A district cooling system distributes thermal energy, in the form of chilled water or other media, from a central source to multiple buildings or facilities through a network of underground pipes for use in space and process cooling. The cooling (or heat rejection) is usually provided. FRESH AIR Outside air supplied to a building space through mechanical or natural ventilation to replace air in the building that has been exhausted. HE A TIN G , V E N TILA TIO N , A N D A IR C O N D I T I O NI NG ( H VA C ) S Y S TE M The equipment, distribution systems, and terminals that provide either individually or collectively, the processes of heating, ventilating, or air conditioning to a building or a portion of a building. LIGHT XTURE The component of a luminaire that houses the lamp(s), positions the lamp, shields it from view, and distributes the light. The fixture also provides for connection to the power supply, which may require the use of ballast. LIGHTING POWER DENSITY (LPD) The maximum lighting power per unit area. LIGHT RE ECTIVE VALUE (LRV) A measure of the total quantity of useable and visible light reflected by a surface in all directions on a scale from 0% to 100%. Zero percent is assumed to be an absolute black and 100% represents an assumed perfectly reflective white. The blackest achievable wall finish has a LRV of approximately 5% and the whitest available finish approximately 85%. LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE The percentage of incident light that passes through the glazing elements. When this percentage increases the day light amount into the building will increase. SHADING COEF CIENT (SC) A measure of the amount of heat passing through glazing compared with the heat passing through a single clear glass. It is the ratio of solar heat gain at normal incidence through glazing to that occurring through an approximately 3 millimetre (1/8th inch) thick clear, double-strength glass. SHOWROOM Any space allocated for conducting a commercial business such as displaying commodities for purpose of wholesale or retail sale, and has a road front façade not less than nine (9) metres wide. and its area 80 Square meters at minimum. 149

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STRUCTURAL NEEDS OUTCOMES - THE BUILDING HAS MANY FEATURES THAT MAKE THE BUILDING A GOOD SPOT FOR ACADEMICS AND PEOPLE IN GENERAL, BECAUSE OF THE EDUCATIONAL TARGETS . - THE DESIGN DECISIONS OF THE CENTER WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE SUN DIRECTION AND WIND, SINCE ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS OF THE BUILDING ARE DIRECTED TO THE NORTH. - ALONG WITH OTHER FACTORS THAT WILL EASE REACHING THE BUILDING FROM THE MAIN STREET. - BUILDING DESIGN HAS TO FOLLOW UNITED ARAB OF EMIRATES (UAE) BUILDING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS, ALONG WITH SAFETY CODES OF AJMAN MUNICIPALITY CODES AND REGULATIONS.

CONTEXTUAL NEEDS - PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL SURROUNDINGS. - HVAC. - SOURCES OF ENERGY. - LIGHTING/ NATURAL / ARTIFICIAL/ COMFORT STANDARDS. - ACOUSTICS/ NOISE CONTROL/ COMFORT STANDARDS

ASSESSING CONTEXTUAL NEEDS TO TACKLE HUMAN MOTIVATION AT PROJECT LEVEL. MOST ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES AND INSTITUTIONS CREATE THEIR OPERATIONAL BUDGETS BASED ON THE FINANCIAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS REPORTED BY TEAM OR STAFF LEADERS, AND THEN ASSIGN HUMAN RESOURCES, BASED ON A SET OF TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS.

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Ajman University was founded in 1988 as Ajman University College of Science and Technology (AUCST) and subsequently was renamed Ajman University of Science and Technology (AUST). The Ajman University has two campuses one in Ajman and the other in Fujairah , the main campus is located on University Street in the Jarf district of Ajman, in close proximity to the Khalifa Hospital, Ajman Immigration Department, and Ajman Traffic Department. The 215,000 square meter (2.3 million square feet) campus has sports facilities (football, basketball, track and field, swimming), gymnasium, bookshop, health unit, restaurants, and mosques. Its standard academic year is divided into the fall (August) and spring (January) semesters; it also has one summer semester (June).Ajman university was ranked as 44th top university in the Arab region according to QS University rankings

CULTURAL SURROUNDINGS A construction of 3- storey + orchestra 286 seater Cultural building containing 8,098sq.m floor area along with service building This project is located in the Emirate of Ajman. The Ajman Culture Center was opened in May 2012. It is near Sheikh Zayed Mosque, in the Al Jurf area, next to Khalifa Hospital and Ajman University. Its area is about 26,000 m2, The Center offers all services provided by the Ministry. For more information, please visit the Services section. It’s facilities are: - 2 multi-purpose halls - Open-shelf library - Children’s library - Theater

Gulf Medical University, (GMU) formerly known as Gulf Medical College, established in 1998, is a private university in the United Arab Emirates. It offers various courses in medicine. Gulf Medical University is the first medical school in the U.A.E to offer admission to both males and females of all nationalities. DR. Thumbay Moideen is the Founder, President of Board of Trustees of Gulf Medical University. It is owned and promoted by Thumbay Group.[1] Prof. Hossam Hamdy is the Chancellor of GMU,[2] and Prof. Gita Ashok Raj is the Provost.[3] GMU was listed in Asia’s 100 best and fastest growing private education institutes by WCRC Leaders-Asia magazine.

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HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)[1] is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. HVAC system design is a subdiscipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Refrigeration is sometimes added to the fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abbreviation as HVAC&R or HVACR, or ventilating is dropped, as in HACR (as in the designation of HACR-rated circuit breakers). HVAC is an important part of residential structures such as single family homes, apartment buildings, hotels and senior living facilities, medium to large industrial and office buildings such as skyscrapers and hospitals, on ships and submarines, and in marine environments, where safe and healthy building conditions are regulated with respect to temperature and humidity, using fresh air from outdoors. Ventilating or ventilation (the V in HVAC) is the process of exchanging or replacing air in any space to provide high indoor air quality which involves temperature control, oxygen replenishment, and removal of moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Ventilation removes unpleasant smells and excessive moisture, introduces outside air, keeps interior building air circulating, and prevents stagnation of the interior air.

District networks Although HVAC is executed in individual buildings or other enclosed spaces (like NORADâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underground headquarters), the equipment involved is in some cases an extension of a larger district heating (DH) or district cooling (DC) network, or a combined DHC network. In such cases, the operating and maintenance aspects are simplified and metering becomes necessary to bill for the energy that is consumed, and in some cases energy that is returned to the larger system. For example, at a given time one building may be utilizing chilled water for air conditioning and the warm water it returns may be used in another building for heating, or for the overall heating-portion of the DHC network (likely with energy added to boost the temperature). Basing HVAC on a larger network helps provide an economy of scale that is often not possible for individual buildings, for utilizing renewable energy sources such as solar heat,winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold,the cooling potential in some places of lakes or seawater for free cooling, and the enabling function of seasonal thermal energy storage.

Ventilation includes both the exchange of air to the outside as well as circulation of air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in buildings. Methods for ventilating a building may be divided into mechanical/ forced and natural types. The three central functions of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are interrelated, especially with the need to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality within reasonable installation, operation, and maintenance costs. HVAC systems can be used in both domestic and commercial environments. HVAC systems can provide ventilation, and maintain pressure relationships between spaces. The means of air delivery and removal from spaces is known as room air distribution.

Individual systems In modern buildings, the design, installation, and control systems of these functions are integrated into one or more HVAC systems. For very small buildings, contractors normally estimate the capacity and type of system needed and then design the system, selecting the appropriate refrigerant and various components needed. For larger buildings, building service designers, mechanical engineers, or building services engineers analyze, design, and specify the HVAC systems. Specialty mechanical contractors then fabricate and commission the systems. Building permits and code-compliance inspections of the installations are normally required for all sizes of building.

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HEATING Heaters are appliances whose purpose is to generate heat (i.e. warmth) for the building. This can be done via central heating. Such a system contains a boiler, furnace, or heat pump to heat water, steam, or air in a central location such as a furnace room in a home, or a mechanical room in a large building. The heat can be transferred by convection, conduction, or radiation. Heaters exist for various types of fuel, including solid fuels, liquids, and gases. Another type of heat source is electricity, normally heating ribbons composed of high resistance wire (see Nichrome). This principle is also used for baseboard heaters and portable heaters. Electrical heaters are often used as backup or supplemental heat for heat pump systems. The heat pump gained popularity in the 1950s in Japan and the United States. Heat pumps can extract heat from various sources, such as environmental air, exhaust air from a building, or from the ground. Initially, heat pump HVAC systems were only used in moderate climates, but with improvements in low temperature operation and reduced loads due to more efficient homes, they are increasing in popularity in cooler climates. n the case of heated water or steam, piping is used to transport the heat to the rooms. Most modern hot water boiler heating systems have a circulator, which is a pump, to move hot water through the distribution system (as opposed to older gravity-fed systems). The heat can be transferred to the surrounding air using radiators, hot water coils (hydro-air), or other heat exchangers. The radiators may be mounted on walls or installed within the floor to produce floor heat. The use of water as the heat transfer medium is known as hydronics. The heated water can also supply an auxiliary heat exchanger to supply hot water for bathing and washing.

NATURAL VENTILATION Natural ventilation is the ventilation of a building with outside air without using fans or other mechanical systems. It can be via operable windows, louvers, or trickle vents when spaces are small and the architecture permits. In more complex schemes, warm air is allowed to rise and flow out high building openings to the outside (stack effect), causing cool outside air to be drawn into low building openings. Natural ventilation schemes can use very little energy, but care must be taken to ensure comfort. In warm or humid climates, maintaining thermal comfort solely via natural ventilation might not be possible. Air conditioning systems are used, either as backups or supplements. Air-side economizers also use outside air to condition spaces, but do so using fans, ducts, dampers, and control systems to introduce and distribute cool outdoor air when appropriate. An important component of natural ventilation is air change rate or air changes per hour: the hourly rate of ventilation divided by the volume of the space. For example, six air changes per hour means an amount of new air, equal to the volume of the space, is added every ten minutes. For human comfort, a minimum of four air changes per hour is typical, though warehouses might have only two. Too high of an air change rate may be uncomfortable, akin to a wind tunnel which have thousands of changes per hour. The highest air change rates are for crowded spaces, bars, night clubs, commercial kitchens at around 30 to 50 air changes per hour. Room pressure can be either positive or negative with respect to outside the room. Positive pressure occurs when there is more air being supplied than exhausted, and is common to reduce the infiltration of outside contaminants

Warm air systems distribute heated air through duct work systems of supply and return air through metal or fiberglass ducts. Many systems use the same ducts to distribute air cooled by an evaporator coil for air conditioning. The air supply is normally filtered through air cleaners to remove dust and pollen particles.

VENTILATION Ventilation is the process of changing or replacing air in any space to control temperature or remove any combination of moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria, or carbon dioxide, and to replenish oxygen. Ventilation includes both the exchange of air with the outside as well as circulation of air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in buildings. Methods for ventilating a building may be divided into mechanical/forced and natural types.

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Natural ventilation is a key factor in reducing the spread of airborne illnesses such as tuberculosis, the common cold, influenza and meningitis. Opening doors, windows, and using ceiling fans are all ways to maximize natural ventilation and reduce the risk of airborne contagion. Natural ventilation requires little maintenance and is inexpensive.

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AIR CONDITIONING An air conditioning system, or a standalone air conditioner, provides cooling and humidity control for all or part of a building. Air conditioned buildings often have sealed windows, because open windows would work against the system intended to maintain constant indoor air conditions. Outside, fresh air is generally drawn into the system by a vent into the indoor heat exchanger section, creating positive air pressure. The percentage of return air made up of fresh air can usually be manipulated by adjusting the opening of this vent. Typical fresh air intake is about 10%.

AIR CONDITIONING

Air conditioning and refrigeration are provided through the removal of heat. Heat can be removed through radiation, convection, or conduction. Refrigeration conduction media such as water, air, ice, and chemicals are referred to as refrigerants. A refrigerant is employed either in a heat pump system in which a compressor is used to drive thermodynamic refrigeration cycle, or in a free cooling system which uses pumps to circulate a cool refrigerant (typically water or a glycol mix). Free cooling systems can have very high efficiencies, and are sometimes combined with seasonal thermal energy storage so that the cold of winter can be used for summer air conditioning. Common storage mediums are deep aquifers or a natural underground rock mass accessed via a cluster of small-diameter, heat-exchanger-equipped boreholes. Some systems with small storages are hybrids, using free cooling early in the cooling season, and later employing a heat pump to chill the circulation coming from the storage. The heat pump is added-in because the storage acts as a heat sink when the system is in cooling (as opposed to charging) mode, causing the temperature to gradually increase during the cooling season. Some systems include an “economizer mode”, which is sometimes called a “free-cooling mode”. When economizing, the control system will open (fully or partially) the outside air damper and close (fully or partially) the return air damper. This will cause fresh, outside air to be supplied to the system. When the outside air is cooler than the demanded cool air, this will allow the demand to be met without using the mechanical supply of cooling (typically chilled water or a direct expansion “DX” unit), thus saving energy. The control system can compare the temperature of the outside air vs. return air, or it can compare the enthalpy of the air, as is frequently done in climates where humidity is more of an issue. In both cases, the outside air must be less energetic than the return air for the system to enter the economizer mode. All modern air conditioning systems, even small window package units, are equipped with internal air filters. These are generally of a lightweight gauzy material, and must be replaced or washed as conditions warrant. For example, a building in a high dust environment, or a home with furry pets, will need to have the filters changed more often than buildings without these dirt loads. Failure to replace these filters as needed will contribute to a lower heat exchange rate, resulting in wasted energy, shortened equipment life, and higher energy bills; low air flow can result in iced-over evaporator coils, which can completely stop air flow. Additionally, very dirty or plugged filters can cause overheating during a heating cycle, and can result in damage to the system or even fire. Because an air conditioner moves heat between the indoor coil and the outdoor coil, both must be kept clean. This means that, in addition to replacing the air filter at the evaporator coil, it is also necessary to regularly clean the condenser coil. Failure to keep the condenser clean will eventually result in harm to the compressor, because the condenser coil is responsible for discharging both the indoor heat (as picked up by the evaporator) and the heat generated by the electric motor driving the compressor.

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The HVAC industry is a worldwide enterprise, with roles including operation and maintenance, system design and construction, equipment manufacturing and sales, and in education and research. The HVAC industry was historically regulated by the manufacturers of HVAC equipment, but regulating and standards organizations such as HARDI, ASHRAE, SMACNA, ACCA, Uniform Mechanical Code, International Mechanical Code, and AMCA have been established to support the industry and encourage high standards and achievement. The starting point in carrying out an estimate both for cooling and heating depends on the exterior climate and interior specified conditions. However, before taking up the heat load calculation, it is necessary to find fresh air requirements for each area in detail, as pressurization is an important consideration.

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SOURCES OF ENERGY Solar Energy Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.

HOW SOLAR PANELS WORK AND GENERATE ENERGY.

It is an important source of renewable energy and its technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on how they capture and distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power and solar water heating to harness the energy. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light-dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air.

Solar radiation is absorbed by the Earth’s land surface, oceans – which cover about 71% of the globe – and atmosphere. Warm air containing evaporated water from the oceans rises, causing atmospheric circulation or convection. When the air reaches a high altitude, where the temperature is low, water vapor condenses into clouds, which rain onto the Earth’s surface, completing the water cycle. The latent heat of water condensation amplifies convection, producing atmospheric phenomena such as wind, cyclones and anti-cyclones.Sunlight absorbed by the oceans and land masses keeps the surface at an average temperature of 14 °C. By photosynthesis, green plants convert solar energy into chemically stored energy, which produces food, wood and the biomass from which fossil fuels are derived.

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Day lighting has been touted for its many aesthetic and health benefits by designers and researchers alike. Scientists at the Lighting Research Center (LRC), in Troy, N.Y., for example, have reported (1) that daylight environments increase occupant productivity and comfort, and provide the mental and visual stimulation necessary to regulate human circadian rhythms. Independent field studies published in the past two decades have also shown a range of results, from outperforming predicted savings by 56 percent to experiencing an uptick in energy usage due to increased voltage of some dimming ballasts or lights left powered on after hours even though they were daylight controlled to an off setting. Given these findings, as well as the known thermal interdependencies associated with daylight glazing, a strategy to integrate daylight into a building can reduce or increase its total energy consumption.

Despite all the research mentioned, a quantitative relationship between day lighting and human health and productivity remains elusive. “Productivity is incredibly difficult to quantify in terms of time and money,” Park says. Yet, it is the factor that decision-makers most often value when choosing whether to include daylight and advanced controls for lighting and blinds. A belief that day lighting is beneficial does exist, but hard evidence is still scarce. This is due, in large part, to the difficulty in conducting research tied to the dynamic nature of daylight, along with the myriad other variables that are difficult to control in the field. Is it the amount of light that matters, or is it the variability, the view, or the connection to nature?

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Overall, the available research suggests that a successful day lighting design—one that factors in taming glare and solar heat gain—is likely to improve worker satisfaction, mood, and productivity. “The right balance can be achieved through the use of active day lighting control strategies, [such as] automated shades, as well as passive strategies, [such as] light shelves or louvers,” Park says. “The markets for automated shades, light shelves, and dynamic glazing are increasing rapidly within the industry.” These technologies mitigate the dynamic movement of direct sunlight while admitting diffuse daylight inside the space.

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While daylight is a variable, often unpredictable, light source with a spectrum that depends on solar position and sky conditions, it is also rich in the short-wavelength portion of the visible spectrum found to support both alertness and circadian sleep–wake entrainment. As a result, daylight in buildings may support human health and well-being, particularly for people in northern latitudes who occupy areas near a window or other daylight sources. But regardless of latitude or exposure duration, daylight may support human alertness and productivity. At the same time, it is important to remember that it is the daily—and possibly the seasonal—variation associated with the day–night light and dark cycles that supports human health. Lighting manufacturers, for one, have jumped on the bandwagon and attempted to mimic these cycles through electric light sources and lighting systems.

Designers can glean two points from this trove of research. First, daylight spaces hold the potential to yield substantial benefits, including increased energy savings, increased revenue in retail applications, and improvements to human health and productivity. Second, several important factors ranging from design to installation and operation must be carefully addressed in order to realize these benefits. If you’re designing or renovating, think about how the windows relate to the sun’s movement. South-facing windows supply steady, even daytime light and warmth, and they let in the most winter sunlight. “A south-facing window is always a net energy gainer,” Minneapolis building scientist Mark LaLiberte says. “Whatever heat is lost through the glass during the evening is balanced by gains during the day.”North-facing windows admit soft, indirect light with little glare or summer heat gain, but they’re most affected by cold. East- and west-facing windows funnel in light in the morning and afternoon, respectively, but can cause glare. The western sun’s angle makes light hard to control, and its heat is weak in winter.

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Artificial light, as opposed to natural light, refers to any light source that is produced by electrical means. Artificial lighting has many different applications and is used both in home and commercially. Artificial lights are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colors of light emitted, and levels of brightness. The use of artificial lighting is crucial in agriculture and gardening, particularly in indoor cultivation. There are several different types of artificial light sources. Some of these sources are incandescent bulbs, halogen lamps, metal halide, fluorescent tube, compact florescent light, and LEDs. All lights emit energy in the form of photons. Light is absolutely essential to plant growth and vitality as it is a key component in photosynthesis. However, different types of plants, both indoor and outdoor, require different amounts of light. Although sunlight is best for most plants, they can still be successfully grown using only artificial light. Artificial lights, when used as grow lights, can be used to aid in both in-home and commercial plant growth. Artificial lights can provide supplemental light to some plants, or can be the only light source available. Some growing methods, like hydroponics, almost exclusively rely on artificial lighting, particularly in large-scale, indoor commercial operations. When choosing the proper grow light, it is important to consider several different factors in artificial lighting. First, plants require a light that emits the complete spectrum of light, or “full-spectrum” lights. Although blue and red lights seem to have the most effect on plant growth, plants use the full spectrum for photosynthesis. Another aspect of lighting that should be noted is the intensity of light. This is determined by the wattage of the bulb and how close the plant will be to the source of light. Additionally, care should be taken when deciding how much lights to expose plants to as all plants differ in light intensity needs. Last, but not least, light duration should also be considered. Some plants need varying amounts of light and darkness for proper growth. This is particularly true in flowering plants. For example, short-day plants will thrive on less than 12 hours of light a day. However, long-day plants need at least 14 to 18 hours of light per day. 169

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Manufacture Lamps Mounting 100W inSuspended candescent max. (bulb not included)

Factory lighting in acid-washed solid iron is hot-dip galvanized to a raw crystalline gunmetal grey patina. Sleek handspun canopy downlights, open cage on top casts architectural uplight.

Colour Image Yellow. 2700 k

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Finish: Handcrafted iron with galvanized finish.

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Manufacture Lamps Mounting Nine cande- Suspended labra style 25W type G bulbs (not included)

Industrial modern chandelier by Mark Daniel suspends nine glass globes from nickel-finished iron canopy. Pendants stagger in length on black cords 19” to 52”.

Colour Image Yellow. 2700 k

Industrial modern chandelier by Mark Daniel suspends nine glass globes from nickel-finished iron canopy. Pendants stagger in length on black cords 19” to 52”. Finish: Iron canopy with nickel finish.

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Accommo- Suspended dates one 13W CFL (not included) or 60W max incandescent bulb (not included)

Earthy mix of materials captures a soft glow capped by the warmth of wood. Light-to-dark tones and swirling grain of wood counter the cool minimalism of tapered glass shade, windowing a clear view to a single bulb.

Colour Image Yellow. 2700 k

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Manufacture Lamps Mounting 150W inSuspended candescent max. (bulb not included)

Way dramatic off-white cotton/poly maxi ring of micro pleats. Matching fabric diffuser goes easy on the eyes. White fabric cord with tandem metal cable.

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ACOUSTICS Acoustics is defined as the science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound (as defined by Merriam-Webster). Many people mistakenly think that acoustics is strictly musical or architectural in nature. While acoustics does include the study of musical instruments and architectural spaces, it also covers a vast range of topics, including: noise control, SONAR for submarine navigation, ultrasounds for medical imaging, thermoacoustic refrigeration, seismology, bioacoustics, and electroacoustic communication. Below is the so called “Lindsay’s Wheel of Acoustics”, created by R. Bruce Lindsey in J. Acoust. Soc. Am. V. 36, p. 2242 (1964). This wheel describes the scope of acoustics starting from the four broad fields of Earth Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, and the Arts. The outer circle lists the various disciplines one may study to prepare for a career in acoustics. The inner circle lists the fields within acoustics that the various disciplines naturally lead to. Curiously enough, Lindsey (himself a physicist) didn’t list physics specifically in the outer circle. This is likely because a background in physics provides one with the foundational knowledge necessary to study nearly any of the fields of acoustics research. In fact, the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) (founded in 1929) was one of the five original societies that helped in the formation of the American Institute of Physics in 1931. The ASA is composed of 13 main areas of study called Technical Committees (TCs): - Acoustical Oceanography (AO) - Animal Bioacoustics (AB) - Architectural Acoustics (AA) - Biomedical Ultrasound/Bioresponse to Vibration (BB) - Engineering Acoustics (EA) - Musical Acoustics (MU) - Noise (NS) - Physical Acoustics (PA) - Psychological and Physiological Acoustics (PP) - Signal Processing in Acoustics (SP) - Speech Communication (SC) - Structural Acoustics and Vibration (SA) - Underwater Acoustics (UW)

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Noise control or noise mitigation is a set of strategies to reduce noise pollution or to reduce the impact of that noise, whether outdoors or indoors. Noise transmission through wall or roof cavities or between floors can be reduced with bulk insulation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fiberglass, polyester or wool. Some products are marketed specifically for noise reduction, but even bulk thermal insulation also has this effect. MBIE has said insulation with a minimum density of 9.8 kg/m3 is required. Bulk insulation with a rating of R 1.8 meets this requirement in many cases.

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Noise control in ceilings For both new and existing ceilings, improve sound transmission reduction by: adding an additional layer of 10 mm or 13 mm plasterboard removing existing lining and installing resilient batten fixings to existing battens, sound-absorbing insulation and two layers of 10 mm plasterboard. Removing open down-lights or other ceiling penetrations Noise control in timber floors Standard floor/ceiling construction with particle board or plywood flooring and a 10 mm plasterboard ceiling below has low resistance to impact noise (IIC32). Options for improving the resistance to impact noise include: a standard floor construction with sound absorbing insulation, a ceiling system with proprietary resilient batten fixings and steel battens and two layers of 10 mm plasterboard a standard floor/ceiling construction with carpet and rubber underlay a standard floor construction with carpet and rubber underlay, sound-absorbing insulation, a ceiling system with proprietary resilient batten fixings and steel battens, two layers of 10 mm plasterboard and carpet and rubber underlay.

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The sources of noise giving rise to complaints from local residents varies considerably, but can include music, singing, public address systems, large screen televisions or video displays, plant and machinery, deliveries, car parks, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play areas, beer gardens, fireworks and from people outside the premises. Experience shows, however, that the majority of complaints come as a result of music being audible in nearby or adjoining noise sensitive premises. Problems usually arise where licensed premises are close to residential premises or share adjoining structures. This is because entertainment noise can break out from the licensed premises or be transmitted through the structure to the adjoining premises, where it can cause problems. Acoustic Panels Acoustic panels are used to reduce noise and control sound in many different spaces. They come in a large variety of sizes, types and colors to meet your design, budgetary, and durability requirements. All of our sound absorbing wall panels can be fabric-wrapped, made from a Class A fire rated acoustic foam, or covered in perforated metal. Polyester, polypropylene, cotton and fiberglass wall and ceiling mountable panels are also available. We have panels suitable for use in both indoor and outdoor applications. Call one of our technical sales representatives to help you decide which type meets your needs. Fabric wrapped acoustic panels are a great solution for sound absorption and noise control for many different types of rooms. The panels are Class A fire rated, and there are different types depending on your requirements. Panels that absorb sound, barrier and absorber panels with a mass vinyl sound barrier septum, high impact panels and tackable panels. They can even have custom artwork on the face. They are used on many different types of rooms; restaurants, studios, sound recording, broadcast, auditoriums, conference rooms, churches and many more.

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PROBLEM & SOLUTION Studying rooms/ brainstorming areas/ informal meeting points/ Coffee shop. Specialist sound insulation and other changes to the building structure, design and layout may be appropriate to sufficiently control noise. The advice of an acoustic consultant is important to ensure that adequate measures are implemented. However, the following general principles will apply in most licensed premises. • Openings in the structure of the premises, such as windows, doors and vents will allow the noise to escape easily. Windows if retained, should be non-openable and acoustically protected by seals with specifically designed and installed acoustic secondary glazing. Openable windows must be kept closed during events, including windows serving adjacent rooms especially if they are near noise sensitive properties. Artificial ventilation may need to be provided instead. • Acoustic lobbies to doors often provide good noise control. Care should be taken that any door to a lobby on a fire exit route is still capable of easy and rapid opening in the direction of exit in the case of emergency evacuation, and that the appropriate fire protection is provided after acoustic treatment. Ensure that doors are not opened unnecessarily during events.

CONTEXTUAL NEEDS OUTCOMES. - SPECIAL ACOUSTIC TREATMENTS AND SOLUTIONS SHOULD BE APPLIED INTO THE BUILDING, TO REDUCE NOISE LEVELS AND PREVENT THE ECHO IN SPACE. - THE BUILDING IS WELL LIGHTED BECAUSE OF THE ACCESS OF DAYLIGHT, AND COULD BE SUPPORTED AND MAXIMIZED BY ARTIFICIAL LIGHT TO INCREASE THE INDIVIDUALS PRODUCTIVITY. - DYNAMIC GLAZING IN WINDOWS PROVIDE AND GIVE ACCESS TO NATURAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE BUILDING AND ENHANCE THE INDOOR AIR QUALITY.

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The UAE is a small country located in the eastern part of the Arab world, on a mostly desert stretch of land surrounded by the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. The country shares borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia. It enjoys a unique strategic location, bordering the Gulf of Oman and overlooking the southern approach to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital transit point for world oil. The land borders of the UAE total 867 kilometres, 410 with Oman and 457 with Saudi Arabia. Its coastline is 1,318 kilometres long. Its maritime claims include 12 nautical miles (nm) territorial sea; 24 nm contiguous zone; 200 nm exclusive economic zone; and a continental shelf that extends out 200 nm, or to the continental margin.

DUBAI CREEK The main cities of the UAE are favoured with creeks (khors), which are deep saltwater inlets that run from sea into the city. The creeks of UAE coastal cities served as the basis for the fishing and pearling industries that defined the local economy until modern times. The most famous of these is Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai‎) , which, in ancient times, extended all the way to the city of al-Ain and was called by the Greeks the River Zara. The creek divides the city into its two older sections: Deira and Bur Dubai (the place where a branch of the Bani Yas tribe, migrating from Abu Dhabi, settled in 1833, to become later the Al Maktoum dynasty, the ruling family of Dubai). Dredging in the 1950s was critical to the emergence of Dubai as a major modern port and trade centre (Sharja’s creek silted up at about the same time and became a backwater). The creek served as an waterway and sheltered port for trade, fishing, pearling, and piracy, helping Dubai to grow into a major shipping and commercial centre. The distinctive local sailboats, known as dhows, crisscrossed the waters of the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean all the way to India and the East African coast, carrying goods and merchandise back and forth. After the collapse of pearling and with the increased strategic importance of the country, the creek was transformed into a modern waterway. This was inaugurated in 1955 by construction and dredging projects to widen and deepen the creek to accommodate larger sea-going vessels and to build breakwaters and docks to facilitate the loading and unloading of ships. Several bridges over the creek now connect the two parts of Dubai, the first of which, Al Maktoum Bridge, was built in 1963. The creek continues to play an important economic role through trade and tourism, while most shipping activities now take place at much larger ports, such as Port Rashid and Jebel Ali Port. 182

Given the desert climate of the country, the arable land in the UAE is estimated at 0.8 percent, of which 27 percent is irrigated. The area used for permanent crops is 2.4 percent, most of it artificially irrigated (Worldbank data). The UAE has been working to develop its agricultural potential, with research in new irrigation and fertilization technologies. Approximately 16 percent of the UAE’s people (in 2010) live rural and semi-nomadic lives and support themselves through various agricultural activities. Despite the high aridity, the country has developed a thriving agriculture, leading to year-round self-sufficiency in some vegetable crops. There are also growing meat and dairy industries, with many camels and cattle. The UAE has 42 million date palm trees, the largest concentration of palm trees in the world. The UAE has several oases in the desert south-west and south-east of Abu Dhabi, which offer adequate sources of underground water for human settlement and limited agriculture. The largest of these is the Liwa Oasis, located at the edge of the Empty Quarter, near the border with Saudi Arabia.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES There are several major environmental issues facing the UAE: first, the lack of natural freshwater, compensated for by water desalination (and the treatment of sewage water for use in irrigation). Second, desertification, which the country has been trying to counter through major afforestation and greening projects. Third, marine and coastal pollution from oil spills, sewage, and other human activity. Fourth, air and soil pollution resulting from the growth of the country’s population (and its wasteful habits), urbanization, infrastructure and transportation, and industry. Fifth, the encroachment of built-up areas and human activity on the fragile ecosystems of marine and desert environments. The many artificial islands and their commercial developments, as well as desert tourism and recreation using motorized vehicles, are of major concern to environmentalists.

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Hundreds of companies are involved in the UAE’s oil and natural-gas industry, in all its different stages and related fields and operations. The first oil exploration and drilling contract, a 75-year concession for all onshore rights in Abu Dhabi, was granted to the Petroleum Development Company (Trucial States), a subsidiary of the Iraq Petroleum Company, a joint venture of several oil giants, including BP, Shell, Total, and ExxonMobil. Among the largest of these is the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which in 2005 produced 2.4 million barrels per day and is the sixth largest oil and gas company in the world. ADNOC has 14 subsidiary companies and operates onshore and offshore oil fields. The Supreme Petroleum Council, which oversees all oil and gas operations and companies in Abu Dhabi, also doubles as the Board of Directors for ADNOC. A subsidiary of ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO), partially owned by British, French, and Japanese interests, has the largest offshore petroleum concessions.

Much of the economic production of the UAE is centred in the oil-rich Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Oil, the main export product and the main source of wealth, is concentrated in Abu Dhabi, as are the main industries associated with oil, including refining, petrochemicals, and fertilizers. Other major industrial projects, such as aluminium, power plants, water desalination, and food production, are also concentrated in the industrial zones of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The largest power plants are located in Jebel Ali, in Dubai, and al-Taweela, in Abu Dhabi. The country signed a deal in 2009 to build a nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi, with four reactors having a capacity of 5600 MW upon completion, at a cost of USD 40 billion. The contracts to build the reactors, worth more than USD 20 billion, were awarded to the South Korean and Japanese consortium KEPCO. The same consortium was chosen in 2011 to build a thermal power plant in Abu Dhabi, at a cost of USD 1.4 billion. The research and planning for the nuclear plant were done under the supervision of a special body mandated for this purpose, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), and the government’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation. In preparation, the UAE consulted with the IAEA and nuclear powers and concluded a nuclear-cooperation agreement with the United States in November 2009.

Among foreign companies, one of the oldest and largest is the Abu Dhabi Oil Company (ADOC), consisting originally of three separate Japanese companies that were granted a concession by the ruler of Abu Dhabi in 1967. The country has developed a range of related industrial operations related to the oil industry, including refineries (such as ADNOC’s Ruwais and Umm al-Nar refineries in Abu Dhabi), petrochemical plants, and energy operations. These include several large oil- and gas-based water and power projects, especially the desalination plants in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The water and electricity authorities in both emirates (ADWEA and DWEA

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The UAE is planning to build the largest solar power plant in the world, with a capacity of approximately 100 MW, in Madinat Zayed (in Abu Dhabi) in 2012. Plans for another huge solar-power farm, described as the region’s largest, were announced in 2009 by the Dubai government.

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A public library designed by the architecture student Loai Sharqawi, in design IV course for the academic year 2015-2016. The library is located in Ajman, Specifically in Al-Ittihad street, which give it an advantage to be close to two important universities in Ajman, which are Ajman University, and Gulf medical university. By that it allows the academics in both universities to assest and take a good use of such an important and educational facility as Makanna Studying center. The land is located in Al Jurf 2 district, with structure dimensions of 16 125 m2, along with containing two floors. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a desert climate, with very mild winters and very hot and sunny summers, in which the humidity of the Persian Gulf makes the heat unbearable. The annual precipitation is almost everywhere below 100 millimetres (4 inches), and is concentrated in the winter months. The rains are rare, but they occur in the form of showers or downpours, which sometimes can be intense. The country is made up of seven emirates, almost all overlooking the Persian Gulf (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain), and one overlooking the Gulf of Oman (Fujairah). The biggest emirate, which also includes the capital, is Abu Dhabi, even though the most famous, because of its futuristic buildings and modern tourist resorts, is Dubai. In Dubai, the daily average temperature goes from 18.5 degrees Celsius (65.5 °F) in January (so we are at the boundary between the subtropical and the tropical climate), to around 35 °C (95 °F) in July and August.

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A house with lots of windows presents the challenge of controlling powerful sunlight, especially in warm climates. If you’re building a new house or addition, incorporate deep roof overhangs or a second story that protects first-floor windows. For existing homes, install louvers and trellises outside, blinds and shades inside. Light-colored, open-weave shades create pleasant diffused light, while blinds let you control the light’s angle. often shades are used on the inside and outside of glass. Installed outside sliding glass doors, the shades create dappled light and allow breezes to pass through. She also stretches fabric across skylights to disperse light. Controlled light enhances people’s mood and productivity, Luce says. “It’s one of the most powerful tools we can use to establish a strong living and working environment,” she says.

Balancing light is as important as orienting properly. If you’re splurging on a wall of windows, ensure sunlight enters from at least one other direction, LaLiberte says. Light coming from only one side creates glare and casts shadows, darkening the back of the room.To ensure even light, Boulder, Colorado, architect E.J. Meade places light sources as high up as possible; higher light reaches deeper into interior spaces. He extends windows to the ceiling to bounce light around the room. Light shelves—soffits that project into the room from beneath high windows—also reflect sunlight off the ceiling. Many resources are available to guide decision-making in day lighting design (for a starter list, see “Resources” below), but three tasks that are critical to a successful day lighting installation are: the control of direct sunlight at visual task areas during all occupied hours; the provision of balanced luminance on interior surfaces, particularly between perimeter windows and key vertical surfaces within the interior volume; and the provision of sufficient ambient daylight illumination for visual tasks. Modeling and testing design decisions with the increasing selection of day lighting software tools are also important. Once a design is executed, ensure operational success by educating building occupants and operators on 187

REUSE, RECYCLED, AND REPURPOSED ELEMENTS IN INTERIOR SPACE. Creative ideas that reuse and recycle items that clutter any space and allow to save money on interior decorating, declutter living spaces and create attractive Green decor. Almost everything can be recycled for crafts, decorating architectural elements, furniture, lighting and home decorations. Recycling is a great way to create natural handmade decor, perfect for eco interiors and creative Green living. Making smarter purchases, DIY projects that reuse and recycle items you have, recycled crafts and Green living ideas support the environment, reduce waste and save money on space decorating. Boosting creativity and adopt the natural path to Green living by creating unique interior furnishings and decorating the space with recycled materials. Modern ideas help to reuse and recycle plastic, wood, wallpaper, old tableware and fabrics and create fabulous designs.

BENEFITS OF REDUCING AND REUSING -Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to harvest new raw materials -Saves energy. -Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change. -Helps sustain the environment for future generations. -Saves money. -Reduces the amount of waste that will need to be recycled or sent to landfills and incinerators. -Allows products to be used to their fullest extent.

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Ideas on How to Reduce and Reuse. -Buy reusable over disposable items. Look for items that can be reused; the little things can add up. For example, you can bring your own silverware and cup to work, rather than using disposable items. -Maintain and repair products, like clothing, tires and appliances, so that they won’t have to be thrown out and replaced as frequently. -Borrow, rent or share items that are used infrequently, like party decorations, tools or furniture. -Buy used. You can find everything from clothes to building materials at specialized reuse centers and consignment shops. Often, used items are less expensive and just as good as new. -Look for products that use less packaging. When manufacturers make their products with less packaging, they use less raw material. This reduces waste and costs. These extra savings can be passed along to the consumer. Buying in bulk, for example, can reduce packaging and save money.

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INDOOR AIR QUALITY Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term which refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. IAQ can be affected by gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, volatile organic compounds), particulates, microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse health conditions. Source control, filtration and the use of ventilation to dilute contaminants are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings. Residential units can further improve indoor air quality by routine cleaning of carpets and area rugs. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term which refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. IAQ can be affected by gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, volatile organic compounds), particulates, microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), or any mass or energy stressor that can induce adverse health conditions. Source control, filtration and the use of ventilation to dilute contaminants are the primary methods for improving indoor air quality in most buildings. Residential units can further improve indoor air quality by routine cleaning of carpets and area rugs. Determination of IAQ involves the collection of air samples, monitoring human exposure to pollutants, collection of samples on building surfaces, and computer modelling of air flow inside buildings. IAQ is part of indoor environmental quality (IEQ), which includes IAQ as well as other physical and psychological aspects of life indoors (e.g., lighting, visual quality, acoustics, and thermal comfort).

SUSTAINABILITY NEEDS OUTCOMES: - THESE SUSTAINABLE FACTORS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED IN REPLANNING AND CREATING THE BUILDING:

1) ORIENTATION. 2) INDOOR AIR QUALITY. 3) NATURAL DAYLIGHT. 4) SUSTAINABILITY PRACTISE AND RE-PURPOSED (RECYCLED) ELEMENTS. - ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS AND FABRICS.

Indoor air pollution in developing nations is a major health hazard.A major source of indoor air pollution in developing countries is the burning of biomass (e.g. wood, charcoal, dung, or crop residue) for heating and cooking.The resulting exposure to high levels of particulate matter resulted in between 1.5 million and 2 million deaths in 2000.

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PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS Interior design psychology is a field within environmental psychology, which concerns the environmental conditions of the interior. It is a direct study of the relationship between an environment and how that environment affects the behaviour of its inhabitants, with the aim of maximising the positive affects of this relationship. Through interior design psychology the performance and efficiency of the space and the wellbeing of the individual are improved. Figures like Walter Benjamin, Sigmund Freud, John B. Calhoun and Jean Baudrillard have shown that by incorporating this psychology into design one can control an environment and to an extent, the relationship and behaviour of its inhabitants. An example of this is seen through the rat experiments conducted by Calhoun in which he noted the aggression, killing and changed sexual tendencies amongst rats. This experiment created a stark behavioural analogy between the ratâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behaviour and inhabitation in high-rise building projects in the US after WWII, an example of which is the Pruitt-Igoe development in St Louis demolished in 1972 only 21 years after being erected.

ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Environmental psychology is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the interplay between individuals and their surroundings. The field defines the term environment broadly, encompassing natural environments, social settings, built environments, learning environments, and informational environments. Since its conception, the field has been committed to the development of a discipline that is both value oriented and problem oriented, prioritizing research aimed at solving complex environmental problems in the pursuit of individual well-being within a larger society.When solving problems involving human-environment interactions, whether global or local, one must have a model of human nature that predicts the environmental conditions under which humans will respond well. This model can help design, manage, protect and/or restore environments that enhance reasonable behavior, predict the likely outcomes when these conditions are not met, and diagnose problem situations. The field develops such a model of human nature while retaining a broad and inherently multidisciplinary focus. It explores such dissimilar issues as common property resource management, wayfinding in complex settings, the effect of environmental stress on human performance, the characteristics of restorative environments, human information processing, and the promotion of durable conservation behavior. Lately, alongside the increased focus on climate change in society and the social sciences and the re-emergence of limits-togrowth concerns, there has been increased focus on environmental sustainability issues within the field. This multidisciplinary paradigm has not only characterized the dynamic for which environmental psychology is expected to develop. It has also been the catalyst in attracting other schools of knowledge in its pursuit, aside from research psychologists. Geographers, economists, landscape architects, policy-makers, sociologists, anthropologists, educators, and product developers all have discovered and participated in this field.

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PROXEMICS Proxemics study the amount of space people feel necessary to have between themselves and others. Crowding and Personal Space In this field of study the phenomenon of territoriality is demonstrated continuously through unwritten indices and behaviours, which communicate, the conscious or subconscious notions of personal space and territoriality. This phenomenon is seen, for example, through the use of public seating and the empty seats on a crowded bus or train. “ Crowding occurs when the regulation of social interaction is unsuccessful and our desires for social interaction are exceeded by the actual amount of social interaction experienced.”Studies observing social behaviours and psychology have indicated, such as in the case for commuters that people will seek to maximise personal space whether standing or sitting. In a study conducted by Gary W. Evans and Richard E. Wene, (who work within the field of environmental design and human development) of 139 adult commuters, commuting between New Jersey and Manhattan, (54% male) saliva samples were taken to measure cortisol levels, a hormonal marker of stress. Their research accounts statistically for other possible stressors such as income and general life stress. “We find that a more proximal index of density is correlated with multiple indices of stress wherein a more distal index of density is not.”Concerns arising from the results of this study suggest that small deviations in increased seat density, controlled against income stress, would elevate the log of cortisol (i.e. stress levels) and diminish task performance and mood

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Closely related to the proxemics of space, in the area of privacy. In “Perspectives on Privacy” P. Brierley Newellfrom the department of psychology at the University of Warwick, Coventry defines privacy as ‘a voluntary and temporary condition of separation from the public domain.’ The desire for privacy is often identified as a link between stress and distress. The ability to obtain privacy within an environment allows the individual to separate themselves physically and mentally from others and relax. This notion is of key importance in determining the behaviour and wellbeing of the individual. As above in the scenario of crowding and density on public transport, it is interesting to note that privacy dictates perception of comfort, in relation to crowding and personal space. Dissatisfaction with one’s environment can be related to the close proximity with others, leading to stress and as a result diminish mood and performance behaviours. 224

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DEFENSIBLE SPACE This theory began development in 1962 when John B. Cahoun conducted a series of experiments on rats to study population density and social pathology. From these experiments a breeding utopia was established for the rats in which they only lacked space. “Unwanted social contact occurred with increasing frequency, leading to increased stress and aggression. Following the work of the physiologist, Hans Selye, it seemed that the adrenal system offered the standard binary solution: fight or flight. But in the sealed enclosure, flight was impossible. Violence quickly spiralled out of control. Cannibalism and infanticide followed. Males became hypersexual, pansexual and, an increasing proportion, homosexual. Calhoun called this vortex “a behavioural sink”. Their numbers fell into terminal decline and the population tailed off to extinction” This study linked population growth, environmental degradation and urban violence.Similar behavioural tendencies became apparent within the poor housing conditions at the Pruitt-Igoe development in St Louis. This development is now used as a key study of inhabitation by architects and urban planners, Oscar Newman one of the main developers of this field, references the observations of inhabitation at this establishment in his book Creating Defensible Space.He notes the stark difference between private space, which is clearly defined personal territory, and the public space in this development. He notes that public spaces shared by relatively few families compared to those shared by many were much more hygienic and well-looked after, whereas those shared by larger numbers were often vandalized and unhygienic. He comments that the anonymity created by these largely shared public corridors and spaces “evoked no feelings of identity or control” This indicates our relationship with space affects our behaviour and use of space. In this example lack of feelings of ownership of the space led to negative behaviour within space and furthermore created a feedback with negative effects on the wellbeing of the inhabitants.

THE PERCEPTION OF SPACE This perception can otherwise be termed as awareness between our bodies and the awareness of other bodies, organisms and bodies around us. Perceived beauty and personal involvement within an environment are key factors, which determine our perception of space.As defined in the Measurement of Meaning by Osgood, Suci and Tannebaum the factors influencing the perception of space are these 3 things: 1. Evaluation- including the aesthetic, affective and symbolic meaning of space 2. Power- the energy requirements to adapt to a space 3. Activity- links to the noise within a space and the worker’s relationship and satisfaction with job and task In “Effects of the self-schema on perception of space at work” by Gustave Nicolas Fischer, Cyril Tarquinio, Jacqueline C. Vischer. the study conducted linking design and psychology in the workplace. In this study they proposed a theoretical model linking environmental perception, work satisfaction and sense of self in a feedback loop, to illustrate their findings on the direct relationship the environment has with the inhabitant and how through psychology this affects behaviour.

HUMAN FACTORS OUTCOMES: - CONSIDER HUMAN SIZES AND DIMENSIONS IN PLANNING AND FURNITURE CHOICES. - DAYLIGHT IMPORTANCE IN HUMAN PRODUCTIVITY. - CONSIDER HUMAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE AND COMFORT ZONE. - PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT IN HUMAN THROUGH THE INTERIOR ENVIROMENT.

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ECONOMIC FACTORS A nation’s economy can be highly volatile and is often a function of a variety of factors. In a strong economy, unemployment is low and consumers enjoy increased spending power. In a struggling economy, more people are out of work and consumer confidence dwindles. As confidence decreases, less money goes back into the economy, causing businesses to become less profitable and jobs to disappear. Wants - Simply the desires of citizens. Wants are different from needs as we will see below. Wants are a means of expressing a perceived need. Wants are broader than needs. Needs: These are basic requirements for survival like food and water and shelter. In recent years we have seen a percieved shift of certain items from wants to needs. Telephone service, to many, is a need. I would argue, however, that they are wrong. Scarcity - the fundemental economic problem facing ALL societies. Essentially it is how to satisfy unlimited wants with limited resources. This is the issue that plagues all governmet and peoples. How do we conquor the issue of scarcity? Many people have thoaught they had the answer (see Marx, Smith, Keynes, etc.) but the issue of scarcity still exists.

SUPPLY AND DEMAND

Supply and demand impacts a nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which is the combined dollar value of all goods ans services produced by a country in a given year. For example, according to Wealth-Enhancer.com, the high demand for personal computers in the United States in the 1990s led to an increase in the supply of computers, which contributed to an increase in GDP during that time. The higher the demand for goods and services, the greater the need for workers to produce them, leading to economic growth.

INTEREST RATES

Fluctuation in interest rates can have an impact on consumer purchasing. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, when interest rates are high, consumers may be less inclined to borrow money to buy a new home or car. People who have adjustable-rate home mortgages can face financial hardship or even lose their homes when interest rates spike. Retirees who live largely off investment income may need to lower their standard of living when interest rates decline. Factors of Production/Resources - these are those elements that a nations has at its disposal to deal with the issue of scarcity. How efficiently these are used determines the measure of success a nation has. Factors of Production/Resources - these are those elements that a nations has at its disposal to deal with the issue of scarcity. How efficiently these are used determines the measure of success a nation has. They are

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Land - natural resources, etc. Capital - investment monies. Labor - the work force; size, education, quality, work ethic. Entrepreneurs - inventive and risk taking spirit. This is a rather new addition to a tradirtional list. The “Three Basic Economic Questions” - these are the questions all nations must ask when dealing with scarcity and effcientlly allocating their resources. What to produce? How to produce? For whom to produce? Economics - Economics is the study the production and distribution of goods and services, it is the study of human efforts to satisfy unlimited wants with limited resources. Opportunity Cost - the cost of an economic decision. The classic example is “guns or butter.” What should a nation produce; butter, a need, or guns, a want? What is the cost of either decsion? If we choose the guns the cost is the butter. If we choose butter, the cost is the guns. nations bust always deal with the questions faced by opportunity cost. It is a matter of choices. Resources are limted thus we cannot meet every need or want.

INFLATION

Higher inflation is typically accompanied by higher prices, so consumers may be less willing to buy non-essential or luxury items. If wages don’t rise at the same rate of inflation, people actually lose money. When inflation rises, the value of the dollar decreases, so consumer buying power drops accordingly. The changing of national monetary policy, such as adjusting the prime interest rate or putting more money into circulation can influence inflation, but the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco reports that such changes can take one to three years to have a major impact.

UNEMPLOYMENT

The rate of unemployment can have a major effect on the economy. The more people who are out of work, the less money that is circulated into the economy through the purchase of goods and services. Even the threat of unemployment has an impact, as workers who fear losing their jobs are less inclined to spend or invest their money. According to Wealth-Enhancer.com, unemployment increases near the end of an economic downturn, since companies typically try to avoid laying off workers off until it becomes necessary.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE

A nation’s foreign exchange rate is the value of its currency in the international market. In the United States, when the value of the dollar is high in relation to other countries’ currencies, the more goods and services we are able to import. In contrast, a higher value of the dollar means that other nations may be less inclined to import products from the United States. According to the Economics Web Institute, factors such as a rising trade surplus can increase the demands for a country’s currency by foreigners, thus strengthening the currency.

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COST TO THE CLIENT How to Estimate a Budget for Your Client Projects? The top-down approach is for when a client comes to you and says, can you do this project for $X? You have to decide whether to take the project, but first you need to work out all the costs involved to understand what (if any!) profit there would be in it for you. The bottom-up approach is for when a client asks how much you charge for a project, so you have to put all the elements together to work out your project rate.

Direct Costs 1. Direct Labor Costs Direct labor costs cover the costs of hiring other freelancers… but don’t forget to include your costs too! You will need to research the rates and time involved in hiring other freelancers so that you can estimate this accurately. 2. Materials Do you need to physically print any of the white papers? If so, the cost of materials may include paper and ink for printing. Also think about software or hardware costs if you have to update your existing computing equipment. 3. Travel Do you need to travel to meetings with the client, or pay for the travel of your sub-contractors? Do you have a mileage rate? You need to estimate your travel costs at the start and be clear who is paying for them.

Indirect Costs Many people estimating projects forget to include the indirect costs – and then find themselves out of pocket by the end of the project. Indirect costs include overheads, such as office space rent, furniture, and equipment costs. These can often be difficult to estimate precisely, but you should be aware of them and factor them into your budget. 1. Office Costs If the project takes a number of weeks, it is worth considering the ongoing costs of office rental, especially if this is not already included in your hourly rate. There may also be internet, electricity, water and heating costs to take into consideration.

Estimating the Indirect Costs Once you have an idea how long a project is going to take (see my previous post on creating a project plan), you can calculate the approximate total for the indirect costs. If it will only be a matter of days, you may choose to disregard these costs, but if the project takes weeks or months, you may well want to add them up to ensure your profit margin will not be eaten up by these ongoing costs. If you know your weekly or monthly bills, you can estimate the costs for the duration of your project. For example, if your project will take 6 weeks and your internet bill is $50 per month, then the cost will be approximately $75 over the project. For other costs, you could look back at what you spent over the last year as a whole and divide it by 52 to give an average weekly cost for expenses such as equipment. Of course, you may have already calculated your hourly rate to include these expenses, but if not, it might be worth re-visiting your hourly rate to be sure that you take these ongoing costs into consideration. This table assumes you will be working on this project exclusively for 6 weeks. If not, you could estimate the total number of days you will be working on the project, and calculate the costs based on this total.

Questions to Ask the Client Once you have a detailed breakdown of the costs involved in the project, go back to the client and clarify what the project does and does not cover. Travel expenses, office costs (will you work from their offices or your own?) may have to be discussed at this point. The important thing is that you are discussing these now, rather than after you have your quote agreed on. Make sure to double-check the exact specifications of the brief, for example whether you are providing hard copies of the white paper or simply the PDF. The schedule may have an impact on your costs: if the deadline is tight, sub-contracting other freelancers may become more expensive, so you may want to ask about the timescales involved before you agree to anything. You may also want to ask whether the client would like a breakdown of the costs involved. This is more unlikely if they have come to you with a budget and asked whether you can meet it.

Agreeing to the Brief Once you have determined all your direct and indirect costs, you will have arrived at an overall figure.

2. Equipment Equipment costs may include the computer and printer you are using. You can think of this more as ‘wear and tear’ because you are not buying them solely for this project. 3. Administrative Costs You may have a contract with an administrative assistant. Although they are not a direct part of the project, they are still part of your overhead costs. If you are hiring an admin assistant specifically for this project, you should add them to the ‘direct labor’ costs.

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BUDGET AND OPERATING COST What if budget Estimation is Too High? Our estimate came out as very close to the proposed budget, but what if it was too high? You have a few options here: Go back to each of your sub-contractors and explain the situation. They may agree to do it for less if it is a substantial project. Take a hit on your own hourly rate because of the prestige this project will bring to your portfolio: once you can say you have experience of writing white papers as a service you may be able to increase your rates for next time. Offer your sub-contractors something in return for a lower fee. Could you give them any free advertising, such as including a link to their company on your website? Or else trade several hours of your time? Are there any other costs you can cut, such as using video conferencing instead of travel? Second Approach: The Bottom-Up Estimate This approach is broadly similar to what we have already covered, except instead of giving us a budget and asking whether we can work within that, a client may come to us and ask, “What would you quote for this work?” In this case, it is more important to show exactly how we have arrived at this figure. If we came back to the client and said that we would charge $5,800 for producing a white paper, they may think this sounded very high. Once we had presented them with a breakdown of all the costs, however, this may seem more reasonable. 1. Hourly Rates Versus Overall Charges Many freelancers prefer to give an overall fee for a job such as writing a 10-page white paper. This is because an hourly rate can sound high to a client, who doesn’t realize the costs of freelancing (your rate may already reflect all your indirect costs, as well as pension payments and healthcare). Giving an overall figure for freelancers can sound more persuasive. Notice that we have simply taken out the hourly rates in this version. 2. Simplifying Your Estimate Although you may need to go into a high level of detail for yourself to ensure that you account for all your costs, your client will not need to see this level of breakdown. What your client wants is an easy-to-read account of where their money is going: they need to see they are getting value for money. If you have your indirect costs built into your hourly rate, then you could remove the Indirect costs section to give a concise estimate to the client. Another option is to give the total for indirect costs (without a breakdown) and name it Administration, which will greatly simplify this estimate.

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The advanced cost planning feature allows itemised budgeting of other direct costs and subcontracting per project partner on both work package and activity level. The coordinator and each partner are able to plan together the partner’s direct costs in as much detail as required. Choose to allocate costs such as Travel or Equipment to a specific work package (WP) or across all WPs of the same activity (RIA, IA, RTD, MGNT…). Plan in detail by breaking down the budget items in each cost category, e.g. for travel costs add one line per planned trip or simply add a total travel budget for all trips. You can also make notes and provide a justification for the planned costs. And as everywhere in EMDESK, the coordinator can successively lock each partner’s costs. At the project budget overview page, the coordinator can analyse the project’s budget in total or per partner and accross selected work packages, reporting periods and years. Read more about this feature in our help portal cost planning article.

LIFE CYCLE COST (LLC) Life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is a method for assessing the total cost of facility ownership. It takes into account all costs of acquiring, owning, and disposing of a building or building system. LCCA is especially useful when project alternatives that fulfill the same performance requirements, but differ with respect to initial costs and operating costs, have to be compared in order to select the one that maximizes net savings. For example, LCCA will help determine whether the incorporation of a high-performance HVAC or glazing systemwhich may increase initial cost but result in dramatically reduced operating and maintenance costs, is cost-effective or not. LCCA is not useful for budget allocation. Lowest life-cycle cost (LCC) is the most straightforward and easy-to-interpret measure of economic evaluation. Some other commonly used measures are Net Savings (or Net Benefits), Savings-to-Investment Ratio (or Savings Benefit-to-Cost Ratio), Internal Rate of Return, and Payback Period. They are consistent with the Lowest LCC measure of evaluation if they use the same parameters and length of study period. Building economists, certified value specialists, cost engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, operations researchers, and others might use any or several of these techniques to evaluate a project. The approach to making cost-effective choices for building-related projects can be quite similar whether it is called cost estimating value engineering or economic analysis . A. Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Method The purpose of an LCCA is to estimate the overall costs of project alternatives and to select the design that ensures the facility will provide the lowest overall cost of ownership consistent with its quality and function (/design/func_oper.php). The LCCA should be performed early in the design process while there is still a chance to refine the design to ensure a reduction in life-cycle costs (LCC). The first and most challenging task of an LCCA, or any economic evaluation method, is to determine the economic effects of alternative designs of buildings and building systems and to quantify these effects and express them in dollar amounts.

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Energy and Water Costs There are numerous costs associated with acquiring, operating, maintaining, and disposing of a building or building system. Building-related costs usually fall into the following categories: • Initial Costs—Purchase, Acquisition, Construction Costs • Fuel Costs • Operation, Maintenance, and Repair Costs • Replacement Costs • Residual Values—Resale or Salvage Values or Disposal Costs • Finance Charges—Loan Interest Payments • Non-Monetary Benefits or Costs

Operational expenses for energy, water, and other utilities are based on consumption, current rates, and price projections. Because energy, and to some extent water consumption, and building configuration and building envelope are interdependent, energy and water costs are usually assessed for the building as a whole rather than for individual building systems or components.

Only those costs within each category that are relevant to the decision and significant in amount are needed to make a valid investment decision. Costs are relevant when they are different for one alternative compared with another; costs are significant when they are large enough to make a credible difference in the LCC of a project alternative. All costs are entered as base-year amounts in today’s dollars; the LCCA method escalates all amounts to their future year of occurrence and discounts them back to the base date to convert them to present values.

Non-fuel operating costs, and maintenance and repair (OM&R) costs are often more difficult to estimate than other building expenditures. Operating schedules and standards of maintenance vary from building to building; there is great variation in these costs even for buildings of the same type and age. It is therefore especially important to use engineering judgment when estimating these costs.

Initial costs

Supplier quotes and published estimating guides sometimes provide information on maintenance and repair costs. Some of the data estimation guides derive cost data from statistical relationships of historical data.

Initial costs may include capital investment costs for land acquisition, construction, or renovation and for the equipment needed to operate a facility. Land acquisition costs need to be included in the initial cost estimate if they differ among design alternatives. This would be the case, for example, when comparing the cost of renovating an existing facility with new construction on purchased land. Construction costs: Detailed estimates of construction costs are not necessary for preliminary economic analyses of alternative building designs or systems. Such estimates are usually not available until the design is quite advanced and the opportunity for cost-reducing design changes has been missed. LCCA can be repeated throughout the design process if more detailed cost information becomes available. Initially, construction costs are estimated by reference to historical data from similar facilities. Alternately, they can be determined from government or private-sector cost estimating guides and database. The Tri- Services Parametric Estimating System (TPES) contained in the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Construction Criteria Base developed models of different facility types by determining the critical cost parameters (i.e., number of floors, area and volume, perimeter length) and relating these values through algebraic formulas to predict costs of a wide range of building systems, subsystems, and assemblies. The TPES models can be adapted to facilities beyond those included in the base modeling system by using SuccessEstimator , a software package available from U.S. Cost. Detailed cost estimates are prepared at the submittal stages of design (typically at 30%, 60%, and 90%) based on quantity take-off calculations. These estimates rely on cost databases such as the Commercial Unit Price Book or the R. S. Means Building Construction Cost Database. Testing organizations such as ASTM Internationaland trade organizations have reference data for materials and products they test or represent.

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Replacement Costs The number and timing of capital replacements of building systems depend on the estimated life of the system and the length of the study period. Use the same sources that provide cost estimates for initial investments to obtain estimates of replacement costs and expected useful lives. A good starting point for estimating future replacement costs is to use their cost as of the base date. The LCCA method will escalate base-year amounts to their future time of occurrence. Residual Values. The residual value of a system (or component) is its remaining value at the end of the study period, or at the time it is replaced during the study period. Residual values can be based on value in place, resale value, salvage value, or scrap value, net of any selling, conversion, or disposal costs. As a rule of thumb, the residual value of a system with remaining useful life in place can be calculated by linearly prorating its initial costs. For example, for a system with an expected useful life of 15 years, which was installed 5 years before the end of the study period, the residual value would be approximately 2/3 (=(15-10)/15) of its initial cost.

Cost Period(s)

Length of study period: The study period begins with the base date, the date to which all cash flows are discounted. The study period includes any planning/construction/implementation period and the service or occupancy period. The study period has to be the same for all alternatives considered. Service period: The service period begins when the completed building is occupied or when a system is taken into service. This is the period over which operational costs and benefits are evaluated. In FEMP analyses, the service period is limited to 40 years.

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PRODUCTIVITY IN THE WORK PLACE All successful businesses understand how important productivity is in a work environment. An employee’s productivity can help the company in utilizing the capacity of their available workforce. Most enterprises that focus productivity has usually employees that are both healthy and happy, which also makes them a successful business. Employees spending hours talking, standing and doing anything not connected to their job like roam around the office is not uncommon to workplaces nowadays anymore. But how much of the workday an employee spent productively is a different matter. As what people say it’s not the hours that an employee spent into work but the work that an employee put in those hours. It’s not already practical for an organization to depend on their productivity on numbers or on the number of human resources that they have. Human has a unique way of coping up with different situations, and same goes to their acceptance and approaches to each situation thrown at them. So it is necessary for the admin and management of the office to understand each employee’s coping mechanism and working habits. Trying to approach every employee with the same approach will most likely to fail because one might not easily understand everything. Knowing the method, you can use to each employee would offer a better solution and can create a happy and healthy environment for both employee and company. And it would be easier for employees to achieve their goals. So how can you increase the productivity in the workplace? Do you want to improve your workplace productivity but you don’t know how, where to start and what to do? If your answer to the two questions above is yes, then you are reading the right article. Here are some recommendations that you may follow to improve productivity in your office

Always inject it into your employees’ minds that they are accountable for their actions and decisions. In giving orders to your employees, always be precise. Never give general orders. Properly designate the task to each assigned individuals and ensure that they fully understand that they are the ones responsible for the duties assigned to them. Always make sure that they fully know that they will be held accountable to whatever is the outcome of the task given to them. By letting your workers understand the accountability that they have for the tasks or for the goals and decisions that they make encourages them to put an extra effort, and they are more cautious and meticulous to the tasked assigned to them. Moreover, having them feel that they are held accountable would also strengthen their sense of ownership to the kind of work handed to them, so with this sort of mindset, they tend to achieve it as best as they could. With this type of process, it is also another way to ensure that less mistake is committed. Motivate your employees to be better than they are today and use the gamification process. Motivation is an essential factor to ensure productivity in the workplace. Employees lacking motivation get easily bored especially those employees that do the routine every single day. The same problem the unmotivated employees are facing is that they don’t have any joy in finishing any tasks handed to them. One effective way to raise an employee’s motivation is through gamification. As the word gamification suggests, make something enjoyable out of the task handed to them.

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Workers are motivated when they know what they need to expect to achieve anything. This one is the main reason why companies have their mission, vision, and goal even core values to give guidance to each employee. Setting tasks that need progress in a short period is an effective way to manage the employees time management. However, always be mindful on how you delegate your duties, do not forget to follow up each employee about the task entrusted to them. Ask for the status on how far have they achieved from the task given to them – this way you will ensure that there are progress and productivity from your employees and in their work as well. It is also important that when they give their update, there is also feedback from your side. Feedback are one way to ensure that the employees aren’t stuck with whatever ideas they have, you can give them suggestions on how to improve or make it work faster. Employees like to hear feedback from their employers, in this way they will know what parts of the task need tweaking or what are lacking or other things that could alternate if something the same comes up again. Seeing from their updates, you’ll see that there is a particular movement to their tasks. The supervisor or manager can be the one doing this, and you can directly ask them about the changes and progress of each employee. Acknowledging the accomplishment but also addressing the error and faults that they made, have a constructive criticism to their performance. A good organization knows how to balance well the things between their performances and the task assigned, in this way the company can maintain its employee’s productivity. Which leads us back to the gamification process, where it can also be a good way of giving feedback to employees, for them to finish their assigned task.

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ECONOMIC NEEDS OUTCOMES: - PRESENTING A WELL-RESEARCHED PROJECT ESTIMATE CAN GO A LONG WAY TOWARDS SECURING YOU THE JOB. EVEN IF YOURS ISN’T THE LOWEST QUOTE, YOUR POTENTIAL CLIENT MAY SEE YOUR PROFESSIONALISM AS A POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION AND TRUST THAT YOU ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO PRESENT A WHITE PAPER OF A HIGH STANDARD ON TIME AND ON BUDGET.

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EVALUATE 1- EVALUATE. 2- ORGANIZE AND DECIDE. 3- CONCLUSIONS.

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EVALUATION. - EVALUATION IS A SYSTEMATIC DETERMINATION OF A SUBJECT’S MERIT, WORTH AND SIGNIFICANCE, USING CRITERIA GOVERNED BY A SET OF STANDARDS. IT CAN ASSIST AN ORGANIZATION, PROGRAM, PROJECT OR ANY OTHER INTERVENTION OR INITIATIVE TO ASSESS ANY AIM, REALISABLE CONCEPT/PROPOSAL, OR ANY ALTERNATIVE, TO HELP IN DECISION-MAKING; OR TO ASCERTAIN THE DEGREE OF ACHIEVEMENT OR VALUE IN REGARD TO THE AIM AND OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS OF ANY SUCH ACTION THAT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.[1] THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF EVALUATION, IN ADDITION TO GAINING INSIGHT INTO PRIOR OR EXISTING INITIATIVES, IS TO ENABLE REFLECTION AND ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF FUTURE CHANGE.[2] EVALUATION IS OFTEN USED TO CHARACTERIZE AND APPRAISE SUBJECTS OF INTEREST IN A WIDE RANGE OF HUMAN ENTERPRISES, INCLUDING THE ARTS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, FOUNDATIONS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT, HEALTH CARE, AND OTHER HUMAN SERVICES. IT IS LONG TERM AND DONE AT THE END OF A PERIOD OF TIME.

PROBLEM STATEMENT Design for the first time a place in United Arab Of Emirates, that is fully built and prepared for academics and employees to work in. And the challenge is transforming a public library to a studying center considering the design and users’ needs. Along with how to get the best use of the columns in the space through functional and aesthetic appearance. Including re-planning the space and re-functioning it considering the circulation and space planning.

EVALUATION (SOLVED) Through collecting all the information and data about the project, many aspects and points of view became clearer and re-functioning the space became easier, for instance knowing and studying human needs and dimensions made the planning decision more wise and build in real facts, which affected the choosing of materials, and fabrics according to human requirements. Along with getting to know building concerns and regulations, expanded the design’s perspective vision as a consequencestar design decisions became clear and all to benefit the human and environment.

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GENERAL DECISIONS - OPEN & FLEXIBLE SPACE. - STRAIGHT LINES IN PLANNING. - MIX STYLES. - CASUAL AND INFORMAL METING SPOT. - INDUSTRIAL ATMOSPHERE. - STREET ART GRAFFITI AND POP COLOURS. - INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS. SUCH AS CONCRETE FLOORING, UNFINISHED WALLS, AND EXPOSED CEILINGS. - MAXIMIZE WINDOW SIZE. - MODERN INDUSTRIAL FURNITURE, AND RE-PURPOSED AND RECYCLED FURNITURE PIECES. - SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT TO SUPPORT COLLABORATING AND SOCIAL IMPACT. - DAYLIGHT, AND SUPPORTING IT WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR MORE PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY.

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- Achieve a well designed, accessible central gathering point serving both the public areas and the private areas.

- Design an open, flexible space with avoiding the use of walls and partitions. Instead use the furniture arrangement, colours, and signs to divide and separate the space.

- Accomplish a successful “living space” where it’s always busy, and add interest and amenities to the guest experience. Also consider human dimensions through furniture choices.

- Add an attraction from the first sight by the choices of materials, fabrics, and colour scheme.

- Create an interesting atmosphere for young generations by using pop and youthful colours through the street art graffiti. Along with applying materials such as parquet and concrete.

- Encourage people to social, and interact during waiting and sitting.

- Utilize furniture units by arranging them in an extroverted way to encourage people to communicate directly and indirectly.

DESIGN DECISIONS - COLOURS: UNFINISHED TREATMENTS FOR WALLS, FLOORING, AND CEILING. - ART WORK AND SAYING IN WALLS. - LIGHTING: ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING (SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND FLOOR LAMPS). - SEATING ARRANGEMENT: OPEN AND FLEXIBLE WITH VARIETY OF SEATING. - PROXEMICS: INSURE PROVIDING SOCIAL AND PRIVATE SPACES FOR BOTH GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS, AND TO NOT EXCEED ANYONE’S COMFORT ZONE. - SOUND ESCAPE: SIMPLE, CLASSICAL MUSIC. - OPEN SPACE PLANNING. - ACOUSTIC SOLUTION: WALL PANELS. - FLOORING: A PO R C E LA IN THA T LO O K S O F O LD S TO N E O R T ER R A C O TTA FLO O R TILE S / U N FIN IS HE D W A LL TR E A TME N T . 247

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- Create a space fully designed to increase the produc- - Build open workspaces that consider appropriate and comfortable tivity of individuals considering their comfort. sittings where each one can see the other, without exceeding their privacy, provide the space with stationary , and individual needs, and apply a provocative colour scheme.

- Create a relaxing, comfortable, and inspiring atmosphere to help individuals to deep think.

- Provide the space with sound system management to make the place quiet along with an inspiring colour scheme such ass adding bright colours to the space.

- Maintain a sound management systems, that leads to - Have sound isolation technologies that manages to control noise levmore effective workspaces. el in walls, partitions, and ceiling.

- Provide the space with equipment to help individuals to think more.

- Have different efficient spaces for both individuals, - Create separated studying rooms for individuals, and groups to work and groups considering the human sizes, and dimen- in positive atmosphere by providing them with relaxing and producsions in space planning, and arrangement. tive quotes, and colour scheme. Along with considering furniture dimensions according to human needs, together with being suitable and comfortable for long time sitting.

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- COLOURS: INDUSTRIAL COLOURS. - LIGHTING: DAYLIGHT/ ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING (SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURES, AND TABLE LAMPS). - SEATING ARRANGEMENT: OPEN AND FLEXIBLE FOR GROUPS/ SOLO FOR INDIVIDUALS. - SOUND ESCAPE: RELAXING MUSIC. - OPEN SPACE PLANNING. - MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES AND ART WORK IN WALLS. - ACOUSTIC SOLUTION: WALL PANELS/ SUSPENDED PANELS. - FLOORING: P A RQ U E T/ UN FIN ISH E D WAL L TREATMENT.

- COLOURS: INDUSTRIAL COLOURS. (UNFINISHED WALL TREATMENT) AND ART WORK. - LIGHTING: ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING (SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURES, FLOOR LAMPS). - SEATING ARRANGEMENT: FLEXIBLE AND MOVABLE/ VARIETY IN FURNITURE SELECTION. - SOUND ESCAPE: RELAXING MUSIC.(INSTRUMENTS) - OPEN SPACE PLANNING. - MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES, SAYINGS, AND ART WORK IN WALLS. - ACOUSTIC SOLUTION: WALL PANELS/ SUSPENDED PANELS.

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- Provide a pleasant, welcoming environment, and maintain a clean and attractive coffee shop at all times.

- Intend to offer the guests service that is prompt, efficient, friendly, and relaxed.

- Provide the space with friendly and well trained staff to give a satisfying service, and play good music.

- Provide a relaxing and inspirational ambience to help individuals to take right decisions.

- Aim to serve the best quality and most interesting menu.

Provide menu with varieties of excellent coffees, teas, espresso drinks, soft drinks, light meals, tasty snacks, and accompaniments at all times to everyone.

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- COLOURS: INDUSTRIAL COLOURS. (UNFINISHED WALL TREATMENT) AND ART WORK. - LIGHTING: DAYLIGHT/ ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING (SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURES). - SEATING ARRANGEMENT: RE-PURPOSED AND RECYCLED FURNITURE UNITS. - SOUND ESCAPE: YOUNG GENERATIONS MUSIC TYPE. - OPEN SPACE PLANNING. - ACOUSTIC SOLUTION: SUSPENDED PANELS. - FLOORING: P A RQ U E T/ BRICKS.

- COLOURS: INDUSTRIAL COLOURS. (UNFINISHED WALL TREATMENT) AND ART WORK. - LIGHTING: ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING (SUSPENDED LIGHTING FIXTURES, FLOOR LAMPS). - SEATING ARRANGEMENT: FLEXIBLE AND MOVABLE/ VARIETY IN FURNITURE SELECTION. - SOUND ESCAPE: RELAXING MUSIC.(LESS COMPLEX) - OPEN SPACE PLANNING. - MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES, SAYINGS, AND ART WORK IN WALLS. - ACOUSTIC SOLUTION: WALL PANELS/ SUSPENDED PANELS.

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