Solid. Sustainable. Responsive. Equity delivers utilitarian space-savings, with centerline planning and sleek hexagonal 120-degree configurations.

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Solid. Sustainable. Responsive. Equity delivers utilitarian space-savings, with centerline planning and sleek hexagonal 120-degree configurations."

Reginald Day
5 years ago
Views:

1 Equity

2 Solid. Sustainable. Responsive. Equity delivers utilitarian space-savings, with centerline planning and sleek hexagonal 120-degree configurations. A leader in environmental design, Equity provides the value-driven sustainability, durability and ease of reconfiguration you expect from high-performance systems furniture.

Equity Equals Value fpo is cropped incorrectly (too short). Please redo Equity s crisp, centerline modularity enables precision planning and construction.

5 Equity Equals Value fpo is cropped incorrectly (too short). Please redo Equity s crisp, centerline modularity enables precision planning and construction. Equity connects each panel with a post, which is included in the overall panel width dimension, making the dimensions consistent and easy to calculate. The result is a flexible, productive, space-efficient workplace, designed for maximum performance. Perfect modularity Equity centerline modularity allows the furniture to stay on grid, simplifying planning and installation. Measurements are consistent, dimensions are reliable and design time is minimized. Equity panel to post planning yields up to 12 percent space savings over traditional office systems. Shown left with Life chairs, Calibre mobile pedestals and Wishbone flat screen supports.

6 Equity Performs Equity design flexibility enables you to create highly space-efficient offices. Economical, easy-to-manage storage and worksurface components can be combined to create offices that are functional and attractive places to work. Station to station communication Calibre storage towers integrate with Equity, eliminating the need for overhead cabinets, keeping panel horizons low and open. Clear polycarbonate add-on screens offer privacy while allowing light to come through. Also shown: Visor stacking chairs; Life chairs; Calibre pedestals; and KnollExtra foldit accessories, Bella lamp and Wishbone flat screen supports.

7 The private office solution With the ability to stack up to 120 inches high, Equity is the perfect solution for the private office. Woodgrain laminate worksurfaces, left, with matching edge, provide a high-end appearance at a reasonable cost. An Equity shelf, Reuter overhead and Calibre storage components combine seamlessly to create ample storage, and full-height polycarbonate panels provide both privacy and light. Also shown: Life chair; Saarinen side chair; and KnollExtra Wishbone flat screen support and foldit desk accessories.

8 Equity Responds Universal panel components simplify inventory management and modification; most parts are interchangeable between 90- and 120-degree workstation planning, resulting in versatile, space-saving planning options that meet both design and budgetary requirements. From team spaces and low-wall workspaces to fully enclosed offices, Equity creates workspaces that easily change shape, size and functionality according to your individual needs.

Presenting 120-degree Planning Equity 120 is organic, revitalizing the workplace with an alternative planning model that provides the privacy, flexibility and durability of traditional office

10 Presenting 120-degree Planning Equity 120 is organic, revitalizing the workplace with an alternative planning model that provides the privacy, flexibility and durability of traditional office systems. Equity 120 builds on Equity sustainable design and unparalleled space utilization, adding sleek, fluid forms and modern materials to create an invigorating, alternative planning platform.

Available in polycarbonate, perforated steel, plexiglass, dimpled acrylic, lumasite, markerboard or honeycomb, add-on screens will suit your personal style.

11 Elementary addition Translucent add-on screens, opposite page, define your workstation. They can be added and removed without tools or downtime; the brackets simply attach to any Equity panel and can be changed quickly and efficiently, omitting the need to order taller panels. Available in polycarbonate, perforated steel, plexiglass, dimpled acrylic, lumasite, markerboard or honeycomb, add-on screens will suit your personal style. Also shown: Series 2 towers and mobile pedestals, RPM chairs and Wishbone flat screen supports. Single file Series 2 mobile pedestals and side access storage towers, above left, optimize and personalize the individual Equity workstation. Also shown: RPM chair and KnollExtra Wishbone flat screen support and foldit desk accessories. Look sharp Equity worksurfaces feature new details, including this metal edge band, above right, that add polish to the workspace.

Equity Adapts When your workplace calls for extra power and network capability, simply exchange the standard Equity spine for the technologically advanced Currents service wall.

12 Equity Adapts When your workplace calls for extra power and network capability, simply exchange the standard Equity spine for the technologically advanced Currents service wall. Currents components are designed to integrate perfectly with Equity and all Knoll systems. Spines can be substituted on-site with little disruption, minimizing downtime and enhancing your Equity investment.

Seamless integration Equity workstations integrate effortlessly with the Currents service wall, on opposite page, with RPM chair, Bertoia side chair and Series 2 mobile

Translucent add-on screens and fabric-covered Equity panels, above, combined with the Currents service wall, deliver peerless connectivity in a crisp, clean, collaborative

13 Seamless integration Equity workstations integrate effortlessly with the Currents service wall, on opposite page, with RPM chair, Bertoia side chair and Series 2 mobile pedestals. High performance, high style Seamless Currents/Equity integration means you don t have to sacrifice beauty for high technology. Translucent add-on screens and fabric-covered Equity panels, above, combined with the Currents service wall, deliver peerless connectivity in a crisp, clean, collaborative work environment. Attention to detail Add-on screens, above left and right, provide privacy and attach to only one side of the panels, freeing up the other side for additional overheads, shelves or KnollExtra load bars.

14 Equity and Sustainable Design Environmental responsibility is part of the Knoll culture. Ecological principles inform our workplace designs that inspire, evolve and endure Commitment Manufactured using clean technologies, Equity employs water-based, virtually VOC-free adhesives, as well as virtually VOC-free powder-coating on metal. Additionally, Equity is composed of 100 percent recycled particleboard, 28 percent recycled-content steel and up to 64 percent recycled synthetic gypsum. 2 Innovation Equity led the industry as the first office system to employ synthetic gypsum composite for internal panel construction. Durable, tackable, acoustically superior and, above all, sustainable, up to 64 percent of the gypsum used in the panel s interior is derived from by-products of the pollution control process used to clean air pollutants at electric power plants. Partnership Knoll partners with third-party certification organizations that measure our sustainablilty practices. GREENGUARD -certified for indoor air quality, and available with 100 percent recycled content textiles and FSC-certified materials, Equity exceeds the standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council, and can contribute to LEED certification for Existing Buildings, Commercial Interiors and New Construction Equity workstation panels are constructed of up to 64 percent recycled synthetic gypsum and 100 percent recycled fabric backing; 100 percent recycled fabrics are also available (see detail left). 2. Equity worksurfaces are available with FSC-certified wood veneers, formaldehyde-free wheatboard core or 100 percent recycled particleboard. 3. Equity metal components, including frames and storage, are made from 28 percent recycled steel, and are all powder-coated. Adhesives used to laminate worksurfaces are water-based and virtually VOC-free. 4. Frames for add-on screens, stack-on panels and insert panels are manufactured with 100 percent recycled aluminum.

15 36" Equity Economizes Using the centerline planning model, Equity helps you meet your financial goals by maximizing space usage. With up to 12 percent space savings, that s a powerful return on your company s future investment. Less is more Equity creates space you never knew you had. With this additional space, left, you can add storage and conferencing areas. Spatial relations Equity dimensions are measured using centerline modularity. All panel measurements, above, include the width of the connector, enabling seamless integration with windows, columns, lighting, HVAC, raised flooring and the Currents service wall. Depending on the configuration, the additional space may also be used for more workstations or added aisle space.

16 Equity Change is the only constant. A smart company knows that staying competitive means being open to new ideas, new systems, new technology and taking care of its employees and providing a great work environment. Your office can say a lot about its values, its energy and its business, and it can have a powerful effect on the way you work, individually or as a team. Centerline Equity 120 Equity integrates with Currents Centerline or post and panel system simplifies planning and maximizes available space delivering effective solutions while accommodating quick reconfigurations. The Equity centerline planning model offers an almost limitless array of office environments from thriving team spaces to tranquil private offices. Unique Panel Connection Design fosters a diverse range of layout options on either side of the spine and can yield up to 12 percent more space over traditional panel systems. Equity 120 revitalizes the workplace with an alternative planning model that provides the privacy, flexibility and durability of traditional office systems. This refreshing alternative to the everyday cubicle creates an environment that envelops you, with great space utilization, storage at arm s length and better ergonomics for improved workflow. Equity Integrates with the high-powered Currents service wall when conditions demand extra power and network capability. Fresh Finishes and Enhanced Ergonomic Details offer a contemporary aesthetic while preserving Equity s original sturdy, reliable, enduring and functional characteristics. Organic. Space-Efficient. Ergonomic. Equity delivers simple, space-saving centerline design, sleek hexagonal 120-degree configurations and environmental benefits for sustainable design, with the durability, adjustability and privacy you expect from high-performance systems furniture. knoll.com Printed in Canada. BEQ Knoll, Inc. All rights reserved.

Bench design: David Parshad, Inscape Design Studio. The smarter solution to the open office

Bench Bench design: David Parshad, Inscape Design Studio The smarter solution to the open office Bench is a customizable, scalable desking system that addresses the diverse work modes of today s office.