The clear ceiling height for office spaces is a minimum of 2700 mm (9 feet) for spaces that are larger than 14 m2 (150 square feet). In office space containing vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, or similar features, consideration should be given to thoughtfully designed, exposed system solutions that maintain full ceiling clearance and allow ornamental surfaces to remain exposed to view. New suspended ceilings in standard office space within historic buildings should maintain the original ceiling height to the greatest extent possible, maintaining full clearance at windows and grouping systems, as necessary, to minimize the reduction of ceiling height. In historic buildings, however, original ceilings in significant spaces should remain exposed to view. Above all, the general office space should have a uniform ceiling height to provide flexibility for future floor plan changes. It also encourages interaction between individuals and work groups.Ĭeiling Height.
This approach can be adapted to a larger building depth and still present an open and airy atmosphere. It has a higher degree of efficiency and flexibility, and provides easier distribution of natural light and daylighting techniques, heating and cooling to the working areas. The open plan approach (with a very limited number of ceiling height partitions for offices) is encouraged.
