Nowadays offices are not only a space available for employees in a company to work, or the idea of technology limited to labs and factories.

We can see clearly now that the office equipment left the concept of being only tables, chairs and telephones. The technological evolution and globalization brought to the companies environment the necessity of instantaneously communication (oral or written). The data exchange inside and between companies should happen in a fraction of seconds not considering the physical distance . It is a market premise investment banks to operate on line at the New York Stock Market .

So it is easy to realize that modern offices are fulfilled with technology and the solutions adopted are essential for their perfect operation. The right choice of a structured cabling system turns into possible the solutions for volume and velocity of the network and longevity of the system, as the certifications guarantee the necessary trust to each connection.

Cabling solutions using cat 6, giga speed, assures velocities that will support solutions not even created and the voice traffic through ip, a tendency to the wi fi networks now commonly used at offices, airports, malls and in a short period in our homes that will allow people to be 100% on line .

All this technology brings other demands, sophisticated equipment also needs 24 hours ambiance conditioning with temperature and humidity controls .

Specific fire detection and combat systems like Vesda (detection, aspiration and comparison of laser particles) or with gases like FM 200 (not aggressive to people and equipment).

The technology at the modern offices is not restricted only to computer systems and telecommunications . The great amount of work that we are all submitted forces companies to offer to employees accurate comfort conditions. According to this , air conditioning systems with variable volume control and individualized access to distinctive zones , proper lighting, ergonomic furniture and pleasant and stimulating environment are essential.

Another important factor that is immensely valorized by companies, mainly internationals and could not be different, it is the accomplishment of all national and international rules. But that is not everything. Client’s concern with safety and environment should be object of constant attention of the architect. Energy and water savings, the use of recycled materials and plywoods are now important part of projects. Through this way we are constantly looking for the use of natural lighting, combating the outside heat in the buildings façade, low energy systems, water reuse and vacuum drains.

An office is much more than what we can see at the companies we are used to visit, an office today requires very high know how and constant partnership of professionals at this area.