Planning Guide for Conference and Communication Environments

1 - Foreword [Seite 10]
2 - From stone-age palaver to modern conferences [Seite 12]
2.1 - How space planning reflects internal structures [Seite 12]
2.2 - Evolution through communication: globalization and economic dynamics [Seite 14]
2.3 - Life-long learning: from an information society to a "learning society" [Seite 16]
2.4 - Structural change and new work environments: from an office factory to a centre of communication and cooperation [Seite 17]
2.5 - Sustainable architecture for office buildings: balance between economic requirements, social focus and environmental responsibility [Seite 18]
2.6 - Basic theses for planning conference and communication environments [Seite 20]
3 - Planning factors [Seite 22]
3.1 - Integrated areas for communication and cooperation [Seite 24]
3.2 - Chance encounters [Seite 26]
4 - Classic conference and meeting environments [Seite 28]
4.1 - Classic conference environments - between prestige and functionality [Seite 29]
4.2 - From a conference room to a dynamic multimedia conference [Seite 31]
4.3 - At a glance: planning & specifying examples from meeting environments to a workshop for a dynamic multimedia conference [Seite 32]
4.4 - Meeting room for 8 persons [Seite 34]
4.5 - Meeting room for 8-10 persons [Seite 36]
4.6 - Seating in meeting environments [Seite 38]
4.7 - Single tables in meeting environments [Seite 40]
4.8 - Storage space in meeting environments [Seite 41]
4.9 - Conference room for 12 persons [Seite 42]
4.10 - Conference room for 12-16 persons [Seite 44]
4.11 - Conference room for 18-22 persons [Seite 46]
4.12 - Conference room for presentations and videoconferencing [Seite 48]
4.13 - Videoconferences [Seite 50]
4.14 - Variable videoconference [Seite 52]
4.15 - Conference room for 32 persons [Seite 54]
4.16 - Conference room with a table configuration for 45 persons [Seite 56]
4.17 - Table configurations in the conference room [Seite 58]
4.18 - Customized conference table configurations [Seite 60]
4.19 - Chairs in conference environments [Seite 62]
4.20 - Partitionable conference room with integrated media technology for 22 persons [Seite 66]
4.21 - Conference room with variable table configuration for 16 and 24 persons [Seite 68]
4.22 - Variable table configurations [Seite 70]
4.23 - Variable multimedia conference room: for 36 persons .. [Seite 72]
4.24 - ... and partitioned for 20 and 24 persons [Seite 74]
4.25 - Partitionable conference room with static and mobile furniture [Seite 76]
4.26 - Dynamic multimedia conference workshop [Seite 78]
4.27 - Media technology in the conference room [Seite 82]
4.28 - Mobile media for visual presentation in conference and meeting environments [Seite 84]
5 - Training and seminar [Seite 86]
5.1 - Environments for a "learning organization" [Seite 87]
5.2 - At a glance: seminar rooms with variable and mobile interiors [Seite 90]
5.3 - At a glance: seminar rooms with flexible interior and integrated media technology [Seite 92]
5.4 - Seminar room with variable interior, integrated media technology and partition [Seite 94]
5.5 - ... Utilization as a conference room or for training with scope for discussion [Seite 94]
5.6 - ... Utilization as a lecture room [Seite 96]
5.7 - . Utilization of partitioned rooms for conferences, presentations, training with interaction and instruction [Seite 98]
5.8 - Variable table systems for seminar and training environments [Seite 100]
5.9 - Multi-purpose room with mobile furniture and partition [Seite 102]
5.10 - ... Utilization for a conference group and training course with discussion [Seite 102]
5.11 - ... Utilization of partitioned rooms for training courses, lectures and conferences [Seite 104]
5.12 - ... Utilization for training course with tuition and for teamwork [Seite 106]
5.13 - Mobile, pivotable single tables for multifunctional training and seminar environments [Seite 108]
5.14 - Multi-purpose and seminar room with multifunctional furniture [Seite 110]
5.15 - ... Utilization for a training course and group work [Seite 110]
5.16 - ... Individual table setup for a closed conference and utilization for a celebration with a buffet [Seite 112]
5.17 - Flexible interior with compact table units [Seite 114]
5.18 - Training room with integrated, interactive media technology [Seite 116]
5.19 - Furnishing an interior for multimedia interaction [Seite 118]
5.20 - Seating in seminar and training environments [Seite 120]
6 - Conference workshop [Seite 122]
6.1 - Dynamic conferencing: from a workshop to moderation techniques 126 [Seite 123]
6.2 - ... Moderation techniques in a plenary layout [Seite 128]
6.3 - ... Work in break-out groups and open forum [Seite 130]
6.4 - ... Presentation [Seite 132]
6.5 - A conference workshop as a multifunctional environment for conferences, seminars and training [Seite 134]
6.6 - Furniture for a conference workshop [Seite 136]
6.7 - ... Chair, mobile desk, mobile folding table [Seite 136]
6.8 - ... Server [Seite 138]
6.9 - ... Flipchart, pinboard, lectern [Seite 140]
6.10 - Interactive command centre [Seite 142]
6.11 - Interior for interaction with media support [Seite 144]
7 - Assembly halls [Seite 146]
7.1 - From eating together to conferencing together [Seite 147]
7.2 - At a glance: company restaurant and assembly hall, partitionable rooms for conference and seminar applications [Seite 150]
7.3 - From a restaurant environment .. [Seite 152]
7.4 - ... to an assembly hall [Seite 154]
7.5 - Multifunctional and partitionable conference and congress centre [Seite 156]
7.6 - ... For example: conferences, seminars and training [Seite 156]
7.7 - ... For example: assembly and lecture scenario with a reception [Seite 158]
7.8 - ... For example: banquet with a buffet and dance floor [Seite 160]
7.9 - Variable furniture for a company restaurant, assembly halls and congress centres [Seite 162]
8 - Auditorium and plenary assembly hall [Seite 164]
8.1 - Lecture and debate - dialectic conflict culture or the search for consensus? [Seite 165]
8.2 - Plenary assembly hall [Seite 168]
8.3 - Auditorium with permanent seating and system tables [Seite 170]
8.4 - Seating in a plenary assembly hall and an auditorium [Seite 172]
8.5 - Table configurations with media integration in an auditorium [Seite 174]
8.6 - Technical information [Seite 176]
9 - Planning guide and media selection [Seite 176]
9.1 - Where images speak .. [Seite 177]
9.2 - Overview of tables and table configurations [Seite 180]
9.3 - Overview of seating [Seite 182]
9.4 - Minimum distances from table edges to walls or to permanently installed furniture units [Seite 184]
9.5 - Minimum distances for rows of tables and chairs [Seite 185]
9.6 - Space requirements in conference and training rooms [Seite 186]
9.7 - Planning guide for media selection [Seite 188]
9.8 - Planning advice for installing floor connections [Seite 190]
9.9 - Technical equipment integrated into tables and table configurations [Seite 192]
9.10 - Interactive tables [Seite 195]
9.11 - Overview of media selection for visual presentation [Seite 196]
9.12 - Flexible and mobile visualization displays [Seite 200]
9.13 - Mobile and wall-integrated flat screens [Seite 202]
9.14 - Visualizer [Seite 206]
9.15 - Video and data projectors [Seite 207]
9.16 - Front projection with a permanently installed video projector [Seite 208]
9.17 - Front projection with a mobile video projector [Seite 210]
9.18 - Rear projection [Seite 211]
9.19 - Multimedia wall for front projection with a furniture store room [Seite 212]
9.20 - Multimedia wall with integrated rear projection unit [Seite 213]
9.21 - Speaker's lectern, instructor's table, convenor's workplace and podium [Seite 214]
10 - Workplaces for communication [Seite 216]
10.1 - Communication as a leadership task [Seite 217]
10.2 - At a glance: workplaces for communication [Seite 221]
10.3 - Team leadership - from formal to informal [Seite 222]
10.4 - Coherent concept - a host of variations [Seite 224]
10.5 - From a manager's office to a meeting room [Seite 226]
10.6 - A manager's office as a communication centre [Seite 228]
10.7 - Designing leadership culture [Seite 230]
10.8 - Work, meeting and side tables for communicative workplaces [Seite 232]
10.9 - Media technology in a conference office [Seite 234]
10.10 - Sitting in a conference office [Seite 236]
11 - Zones for teamwork [Seite 238]
11.1 - From conferencing to group work [Seite 239]
11.2 - Communication zones in a combi-office [Seite 243]
11.3 - Furnishing communication environments in combi-zones [Seite 248]
11.4 - Group office and project office with dynamically configurable workplaces [Seite 250]
11.5 - Group office with variable work "bubbles" [Seite 254]
11.6 - Mobile furniture in group and project offices [Seite 256]
11.7 - Variable furnishing options in group and project offices [Seite 258]
11.8 - Consultation and sales [Seite 260]
11.9 - Informing and consulting or from a salesperson to a customer-oriented dialogue partner [Seite 261]
11.10 - A customer service area as a marketplace for information, encounter and communication [Seite 264]
11.11 - Consultation workplaces [Seite 268]
11.12 - Info-cafe [Seite 270]
11.13 - Communication zones in a showroom [Seite 272]
11.14 - Furnishing places for consultation and information [Seite 274]
11.15 - Bar and lounge furniture in showrooms [Seite 276]
11.16 - Presentation and storage facilities in showrooms [Seite 277]
12 - Transit areas, foyers and lounges [Seite 278]
12.1 - Spontaneous and informal - communication in passing [Seite 279]
12.2 - Reception foyer [Seite 282]
12.3 - Lounge and foyer in a seminar area [Seite 284]
12.4 - Between office work and a living environment: neighbourly activity [Seite 286]
12.5 - Encounter and relaxation [Seite 288]
12.6 - Groups of seats in reception areas and foyers [Seite 290]
12.7 - Furniture for informal lounges in office buildings and seminar environments [Seite 292]
13 - Appendix [Seite 295]
13.1 - Bibliography [Seite 295]
13.2 - Index [Seite 300]
13.3 - Authors [Seite 303]
13.4 - Photographic credits [Seite 304]