Specifications

Learning Spaces Guidelines
Computer Cluster Rooms: 42
above: example of a ‘hexagon table’ cluster room layout
above: example of a ‘jagged edge table’ cluster room layout
The example layouts given here are not shown as templates to be
reapplied but instead as examples that suited the particular usage
contexts, needs and dimensions in those spaces and may provide
inspiration for future work.
The physical setup of each computer workstation should aim to
ensure both the comfort of the user and, as much as possible, that
the user is in the correct ergonomic posture so as to minimise the
risk of computer induced medical problems.
Design and dimensions of computer workstations in offices are
legislated through the European Display Screen Equipment Directive
(90/270/EEC) but
Computer monitors (or the whole computer if an all-in-one unit)
should be mounted in such a way to facility easy tilt and height
adjustment of the display by the user.
Chairs should be standard rotatable, caster-mounted and
Dimensions for workstations should comply with British Standard
EN 527-1:2011 which is available to UCL members via the library
database directory.
TASK
Design of
computer
workstations
8.04
Reference
http://www.hse.gov.uk/
pubns/priced/l26.pdf
Further guidance
See Appendix 5 for UCL
Desk Standards for
Teaching and Learning
Spaces (cluster rooms)