Workplace Strategy and Design Consulting:
Energy Labs at Sino-U.S. Low-carbon Building and Community Innovation Center
Design Process and Deliverables
Design Criteria
We developed and defined top criteria that support communication and collaboration, based on current literature and case studies. The criteria were used to strategically inform the design and evaluation of the space.
Design Elements
We elucidated the design elements for each of the 11 criteria.
Visual Translation
Case studies and exemplary designs were used to communicate ways to implement the design elements.
Adjacency Diagram
An adjacency diagram was constructed after several interviews (using a translator) to discern workflow, organization, and growth.
Test Fit Matrix
We developed a matrix on which to organize the test fits. The two dimensions were (1) fluidity of the space (flexibility, adaptability) and (2) the level of individual vs. shared space.
Floor Plans
With each floor plan, we provided a custom evaluation and annotations, including programming, amenities, and product recommendations. We created many iterations based on client and advisor feedback.
Fun fact: These are my first ever creations in Revit!
 Sample Layout with Rating System |  Sample Hot-Desking Layout with Rating System |  Sample Alternative Layout with Annotations and Programming Suggestions |
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 Sample Layout with Annotations and Programming Suggestions |