6 Collaborative Space Ideas with Demountable Walls
Enclosed collaborative spaces are a must-have for any workplace, and demountable walls are the perfect framework to support creative teamwork. The rise of the open plan created some issues for employees who crave privacy for collaborating and focusing as a group. While open plan areas can support quick interactions and short meetings, teams are more […]
V.I.A. demountable walls – under the hood
Recently, Red Thread completed construction of three V.I.A. rooms in our Boston space. During the construction we used the opportunity to train some of our local installers and give our sales team a chance to look “under the hood” and see what makes V.I.A. demountable walls superior to other walls on the market. The following is what the team learned: Sense of permanence: […]
V.I.A. hits Beantown!
Announcing the arrival of Steelcase V.I.A. wall at Red Thread Boston! What, you may ask, is V.I.A.? V.I.A. [Vertical. Intelligent. Architecture.] is Steelcase’s new wall system which has debuted at Neocon for the last few years and has been in the pre-sell mode for the past 12 months. At Red Thread, we believe that vertical real estate plays an increasingly […]
Workplace privacy – more than 4 walls & a door!
What do you think of when you think of workplace privacy? I’m guessing it’s either your headphones or 4 walls and a door? And on some level you’d be right as that’s how we’ve traditionally handled privacy in the workplace. But with the continued prevalence of the open plan office, new ways to mitigate privacy […]
10 Things to consider when choosing a movable wall system
Movable, or demountable wall systems have a number of advantages over traditional construction, including the flexibility to reconfigure your space, superior acoustic privacy, and technology integration. So how do you choose the right system for you? Read through our 10 considerations: 1. Reconfigurability | How often do you plan to reconfigure your space? If you […]
Solving 3 common acoustical privacy issues in the workplace
Survey says… Lack of sound privacy is one of the biggest complaints in open plan offices, in fact 50-60% of employees cite it as the predominant frustration in the workplace. Not only that, the same researchers found that “the loss of productivity due to noise distraction” doubled in the open plan office as compared to private offices. […]
From Boardrooms to Bistros: Elevating Acoustical Privacy in Today’s World
The challenge of managing noise in today’s spaces, from bustling restaurants to open-plan offices, has led to the emergence of acoustical privacy as a key solution. In the bustling landscape of today’s modern world, noise has become an omnipresent companion, infiltrating both our workspaces and our cherished dining spots. From the steady hum of conversation […]
Walls 101: Demountable vs. Traditional Construction
I know, you may think ‘a wall is a wall is a wall’. But when designing a new workspace, it’s important to realize that the differences can have a major impact on the long-term bottom line. The main considerations include price, flexibility and acoustical privacy, and it is essential to make an educated comparison. Demountable […]
What are demountable walls and why use them?
Demountable walls, also known as movable walls are architectural products used to construct enclosed environments. They can be detached from their ceiling and floor tracks and moved to another location. They eliminate the mess and disruption of traditional construction while remaining reusable and reconfigurable for future changes to your work environment. Types of demountable walls […]