How to Build Office Cubicles
There have been several major changes in office cubicle design since cubicles were first developed in the late 1960s. Back then, they were originally intended to simply increase business productivity without any care for who would spend their days inside. Because of ergonomic research and development, the old “cube farm” is a thing of the past. Users do not have to be subject to days filled with rigidity, dim lighting and noxious air quality. When building your office cubicles, it is a good idea to keep the following things in mind.
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Things You'll Need
- Pen, pencil and paper
- Computer software
- Internet access
- Plywood or partitions
- Power tools
- Decorative sheets and edging
Instructions
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Draw a plan. You can use pencil, pen or paper or simple computer software to help you do this. CorelDraw or other like Microsoft or Macintosh software will also work, if you prefer. Having a schematic or plan will go a long way in avoiding costly building errors later. A plan will also allow you to consider other factors: lighting, sounding proofing, user peripherals and efficiency. Think about size, shape, dimensions and cubicle mobility.
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Get materials. Go to a home improvement retailer rather than try to build the cubicle partitions yourself. Materials are relatively inexpensive and much of the building work will already be done for you. Retailers often have cubicles already sectioned out and they will deliver, as well.
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Use power tools. Whatever parts or partitions that are not already sectioned out, you will need to put together yourself. Building office cubicles without power tools is extraordinarily difficult and unnecessary.
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Finish where you start. Know that materials used to build office cubicles are often very bulky and heavy. When you start building your office cubicles, be sure you will not have to move your partitions once they are assembled.
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Consider your user. Get some input from the people who will be using the office cubicles. They will appreciate that fact your took their opinions into account.
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Tips & Warnings
Once your materials are received, lay them out on the floor according to your drawing or schematic. Think of all your pieces as a giant puzzle. Home designers often lay blankets on a floor to mirror where certain furniture will be, for example.
Get help. Having extra hands will make the whole building process less time consuming.
Rethink your design, if you run into trouble.
Inventory your parts. Be sure to inventory any items you purchase from a home or office improvement retailer, as well.
