Specifications

Learning Spaces Guidelines
Appendices and Further information: 58
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February 2014 ISD Project Management Team Page 6 of 6
ThingstoAvoid
DataandPowerpresentationtoavoid
Data and power all presented at one end of a row of desk or benching should be avoided. Although this can be
cheaper there are several problems with this: -
1) Power extension blocks are needed to get power to all tables. These usually have to be fixed to the
desks, either to the table by screws or to the back of the desk with cable ties. These can often fall off or
come loose.
2) Longer power and data leads are needed. This adds significant amounts of time to an install of a space
as cable tying takeslongerandismorecomplex.Aftertheinstallofthespaceanyfaultfinding/trouble
shootingismorecomplex.
3) Ifonepowerswitchisturnedoffitwilldisablethewholerowasthiswillcutthepowertotheextensionblocks.
4) Itislessaestheticallypleasingthanotheroptions.
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above: desk standards for cluster rooms