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Schiavello’s Advisory Paper Looks at the Future of Modular Rooms
Schiavello’s new advisory paper, The Future is Modular, explores how modular rooms offer sustainable, flexible and efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces.
In an era of evolving workplaces, the demand for adaptable and sustainable solutions has never been more pronounced. While traditional fixed architecture has long provided privacy and partitioning, today’s dynamic work environments require spaces that are flexible, sustainable and suited to diverse work styles. Schiavello’s new advisory paper, The Future is Modular, explores the advantages of modular rooms over conventional fixed spaces, looking at key areas such as sustainability, acoustics, integration with technology, speed of construction, cost-effectiveness and compliance with regulations.
Sustainability is central to the discussion, as the paper highlights how modular rooms help reduce the environmental footprint of modern office design. Unlike traditional construction methods that can be rigid and result in significant waste, these rooms are engineered for reusability and reconfiguration. This flexibility not only minimises material waste but also extends the workspace’s lifecycle, enabling businesses to adapt to changing needs without costly demolition and reconstruction.
As we navigate the new landscape of work, the paper delves into how hybrid working models have reshaped the use of office spaces. With more employees working remotely or on flexible schedules, the need for quiet, private areas in the workplace has increased. Modular rooms, like Schiavello’s Focus Quiet Room series, offer an ideal solution, providing enclosed spaces for focused work or virtual meetings while maintaining the adaptability to evolve alongside an office’s needs.
Another key consideration explored in the paper is the role of acoustics, a significant challenge in open-plan offices. As businesses adopt diverse work styles, achieving a balance between shared spaces and quiet zones becomes increasingly vital. Modular rooms effectively reduce noise levels and enhance privacy, creating environments that cater to both collaboration and focused tasks. Complementing these acoustic benefits is the integration of modern technology, including video conferencing and an optional NX functionality, which allows users to book and check-in to the rooms as part of Schiavello’s broader workplace management software. This ensures these spaces are not only structurally flexible but also future-ready, well-equipped to meet the demands of contemporary work environments.
Speed and efficiency in construction are also covered in detail. Prefabricated for quick installation, modular rooms offer a streamlined alternative to traditional fixed rooms, which often take months to complete and can cause costly delays. By minimising downtime and maintaining operational continuity, businesses can implement agile space solutions while continuing daily operations. The accelerated build time not only reduces disruption but also results in considerable cost savings, as these rooms lessen the need for extended labour, materials and overall project timelines. Moreover, the rooms are designed with stringent global safety standards in mind, assisting businesses seeking to ensure that their spaces perform effectively while complying with essential regulations.
Schiavello’s advisory paper serves as a comprehensive resource for businesses looking to create environments that are sustainable, adaptable and cost-effective.
As workplaces continue to evolve, Schiavello’s advisory paper serves as a comprehensive resource for businesses looking to create environments that are sustainable, adaptable and cost-effective. By comparing modular rooms to traditional fixed construction across seven critical areas, it provides valuable insights into the future of office design.
The paper is free to download here.
