Design methodology & approach
Altra Technologies has vast experience in the design of operational centres. We understand the importance of strategic planning and designing in achieving maximum results.
Our process of doing things
At Altra Technologies we listen to the client – by knowing our client we can answer their needs in the most efficient and timely manner. A job can only be done to its full capacity by understanding – with a clear vision – the client’s goal.
We will ascertain the geography, demographics, commuting times, migration times, security and such – along with the companies’ image internally and externally. All of these combined answers will assist in being a major factor in building selection and design.
Control centres deisgn
Control centres are at the hands of the person who works within them – this is an important note in the designing of a control room. Our design team are skilled, passionate staff members qualified in Visualisation design and technologies, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Ergonomics and Psychology. On board, we also have a team specialising in lighting and acoustics.
We believe in the importance of an ergonomics room – allowing the operator comfort and accessibility – our team ensures that we follow all correct and safe procedures in this regard.
Visualisation design & technologies
At Altra Technologies delivers consultation and design services that result in solutions that perfectly meet our customers’ operational objectives. Our seasoned team of Design Engineers with broad experience with enterprise networks, video walls, collaboration, audio, control systems, and mobile device integration.
Altra Technologies offers consultation and design services that result in solutions that perfectly meet our customers operational objectives, ensuring optimised situational awareness and maximum internal adoption of newly introduced technologies. We integrate leading brand audio-visual, computing and networking technologies into our designs. We provide our specialised Design Services to consulting, architectural and engineering firms and to end user customers.
We believe in the importance of an ergonomics room – allowing the operator comfort and accessibility – our team ensures that we follow all correct and safe procedures in this regard.
Furniture design
The workplace is where we spend most of our week hours, therefore it is essential that the chair we sit on and the desk we work off of are of the highest in quality and comfort. The right furniture can improve productivity and conversely, a chair that is not ergonomic can lead one to work less effectively.
At Altra Technologies, we will spend time understanding the roles of the employer – knowing what their needs are in order to make their working day more comfortable and thus productive.
Altra Technologies offers consultation and design services that result in solutions that perfectly meet our customers operational objectives, ensuring optimised situational awareness and maximum internal adoption of newly introduced technologies. We integrate leading brand audio-visual, computing and networking technologies into our designs. We provide our specialised Design Services to consulting, architectural and engineering firms and to end user customers.
We believe in the importance of an ergonomics room – allowing the operator comfort and accessibility – our team ensures that we follow all correct and safe procedures in this regard.
Space planning
The design of a working space is the key to an efficient and productive outcome. Space needs to be utilised, in all its capacity, to ensure the best in end working results. Our design team will understand the jobs at hand, they will measure up the space, realise the necessity of flow and convenience and ensure that your best results is to the absolute maximum.
We understand that the working place is not a stagnant one and that change is bound, and will bear this in mind during the design process.
A mock-up is a possibility for the client to see, feel and understand the why and how.
Interior design
Interior design is not only about the aesthetic, but also ensuring that the change is an effective one.
Space needs to be utilised, it needs to help the communication, and in turn lead towards optimal results.
Our designers understand all these needs and musts. Colours and textures should correspond to the working need of the employers to assist in the productivity of their work. Acoustics is also an important aspect of the design process – managing it correctly ensures less stress and annoyance.
Our team of designers work closely with the engineers during the course of the project, understanding that communication is an essential in getting the desired results. We are on hand at all times!
We understand that the working place is not a stagnant one and that change is bound, and will bear this in mind during the design process.
A mock-up is a possibility for the client to see, feel and understand the why and how.
Implementation
We will be on site at all stages of the design process – being on hand at all site meetings and inspections. We will ensure that a prototype of all pieces is acquired, to test the comfort, compliance and ergonomics of all products – only once a sign off is acquired will we give the go ahead to the manufacturers.
Lighting design
Natural light is a preferred by most people when working and having access to an outside view is one that reduces stress and brings on relaxation. However, there will be a need for artificial light – and ensuring that the lighting is effective is a crucial aspect in the design process; to avoid exhaustion, headaches, and poor work.
Our lighting team will ensure the best in natural, ambient and task lighting to optimise performance.
Acoustics
Acoustics, like lighting, is something that can contribute to stress, irritation and subsequently to that poor levels of work – if it is not taken into consideration. The acoustic environment needs to match the task at hand for the employer; there may be need for communication in one area, and in another area a desire for privacy.
The location of the control room within a building needs to be weighed against the external noise that may play effect. To ensure that noise is not a factor against the control room, we will do spot checks and surveys. Finishes to the walls and floors are selected in consideration of their noise absorption to provide a balanced working environment.
Ergonomics
To ensure the best in ergonomics, we at Altra Technologies, need to understand the roles and functions that will be performed by the employee.
An Ergonomic surrounding is one that understands the user’s needs and is thus user friendly.
The location of the control room within a building needs to be weighed against the external noise that may play effect. To ensure that noise is not a factor against the control room, we will do spot checks and surveys. Finishes to the walls and floors are selected in consideration of their noise absorption to provide a balanced working environment.
Involvement & engagement with end users
At Altra Technologies, we enjoy the end user involvement at all stages of the design process. We do this by arranging workshops where we present our 3D visualisations and models. Following from this we will bring in mock-ups for a clearer and more tactile understanding of where we are intending to head in terms of final result.
Accessibility
It is becoming increasingly important to ensure that accessibility of a workplace is one that accommodates those with mobility, visual or auditory impairments as well as those with learning disabilities or elder people. Safety is essential in the consideration of the accessibility – with clear communication our design team will ensure that all the regulations are met.