Modular office buildings are a practical, modern way to maximize space and delineate limits and boundaries in any work environment. In fact, this has become a prevalent design in millions of office buildings around the world. It is a popular choice for interior offices, clean rooms, manufacturing rooms and is widely used for industrial wall systems. A modular office is sleek with clean lines and works best especially for companies with numerous employees.

If you want the modular office look for your building, here are a few tips that could help you:

What they are

Modular office furniture are also known as cubicles and may be purchased piece by piece. They have interlocking devices and may be expanded depending on need. Modulars are a great choice if you have a young company with the possibility of expanding. Modulars expand as your business grows.

There are two types of modular designs: the freestanding and the panel-mounted. Freestanding components consist of lone panels that are used around other furniture. Panel-mounted modulars are the more common type and consist of basic wall panels with attachments like desks and cabinets.

Depending on your need, each design has its advantage and disadvantage. Freestanding panels are easy to install, move and rearrange. They are a good choice if you already have existing office furniture. Panel-mounted furniture offer better choices in terms of design. Panel-mounted modulars can also include power options and have the convenience of a ready desk and storage, effectively eliminating the need to purchase more office furniture.

Sizes

There are standard sizes for modular office furniture, the most common of which are the 6’x6’, 6’x8’ and 8’x8’. Smaller units measure at least 2’x4’ while larger units can go as big as 12 feet. Most small units are used for simple workstations while medium-sized units are used for one or two personnel or as a separate area for meetings and group work.

Another thing you should consider is the height of the wall panels, which typically starts at about 3 feet and can go as high as 7 feet. For more privacy without actually isolating someone, a 4 or 4.5-foot wall panel is a good choice. Taller wall panels can also block lighting, although they do reduce a lot of distractions.