Schools
Staff Room Services and Power Planning for Schools
Locate the equipment first, then coordinate outlets, switches and maintenance access with the relevant trades.
Explore the ideas
Walkthrough checklist
- Make a schedule of fixed and portable equipment and note where each will actually be used.
- Overlay service routes and outlets on the furniture drawings before approving joinery.
- Keep shutoffs and frequently serviced connections reachable and have the relevant specialist verify the provision.
Worked example
The family wants to move the television to a new wall, but power and network points remain behind the current console.
Mark screen, console, speakers, and device positions on the furniture plan, then coordinate a discreet service route. Have the relevant specialist verify locations before wall finishes are closed.
How to test it
Check locations against the final furniture and appliance drawings before walls or cabinets are closed.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Separate eating and conversation from a quieter seat or small work surface, with a clear route to the door.
- Detail
- Use cleanable dining surfaces, comfortable varied seating, and warm local lighting.
- Trade-off
- More lounge seating reduces table space for meals and preparation.
- Try a meal and a short work task simultaneously
- Check conversation does not overwhelm quieter seats
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