People flow (or traffic flow) refers to the ease of movement of people in the office. Better traffic flow means reduced waiting times and people walking around with greater ease. Remember, even the slightest time wasted due to interrupted people flow can reduce productivity levels by a great amount.

So, here’s how to renovate your office and better control people flow to create a space that is easier to walk around, less congested, and more productive!

Minimize Crossflows

There can be traffic congestion in your space if high-volume flows intersect with one another. So, optimize the layout of your office with office space planning while renovating it. 

You can do so by ensuring pathways expecting large numbers of people simultaneously don’t intersect often. This allows people to walk in one direction without being bombarded by people arriving from the other direction.

Reduce Heights Of Partitions And Furnishings

Reducing the heights of partitions between spaces and office system furniture allows for better visibility and access. This ensures people with a clear view from afar, avoiding unnecessary trips due to confusion which may block pathways and lead to congested spaces.

Shorten Travel Times

While an improved level of people flow shortens travel times in itself, there are other measures you can take to achieve the purpose as well. For example, install lifts during your office renovation, ensuring people can switch between floors at a faster pace. This also reduces the burden (and congestion) on staircases, helping control people flow.

Keep Common Pathways Away From Cabins

The last thing a focused employee wants is disturbances outside their cabin from people walking around. Create a layout that ensures unnecessary trips aren’t made outside employee cabins, helping them maintain focus and be more productive.

Set Up An Efficient Navigation System

Visitors not being able to find their route through your office is one factor that causes congestion and worsens traffic flow. Whether your navigation system is digital or physical, make sure it offers a quick, clear, and easy-to-understand signage of the space. This avoids unnecessary traffic jams, thus improving people flow. 

Good Flow For Workplace Happiness

Better controlling people flow within your office means employees and visitors will be able to make their way through the space quickly, easily, and efficiently. It also reduces travel times and congestion levels, contributing to a happier workspace. Implementing the ideas given in this blog post, your office interior design can aim to better control people flow. If you need further assistance or have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact us for an office renovation!