Outdoor Spaces
Rethink School and Work for Health and Wellness
Biophilia is defined as the innate human desire to interact or be more closely associated with other forms of life in nature. We tend to gravitate towards this connection, and for generations, have brought the outdoors inside to where we work, learn and create. Now the trend has shifted to bring the office and classroom outside. This has been accelerated in recent years with a shifted focus on mental and physical health and wellness.
Perceived Benefits of Outdoor Spaces
Increased productivity
Greater confidence
Encourage safe communal spaces
Stimulate creativity and collaboration
Improve wellness
Reduce stress
Provide flexible spaces
Promote learning and brain development
By offering a patio or pavilion area with tables, chairs, whiteboard and storage, you create an innovative alternate for an engaging, productive environment. Add in power outlets and WiFi to stay connected and get work done. Answering the demand for outdoor-compatible furniture, Versteel provides solutions for two outside sheltered scenarios: Pavilion for semi-permanent or long-term use; and Pop-Up for temporary or day-only set ups.
Benefits
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Increased Productivity
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Greater Confidence
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Encourage Safe Communal Spaces
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Stimulate Creativity and Collaboration
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Improve Wellness
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Reduce Stress
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Provide Flexible Spaces
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Promote Learning and Brain Development
Pavilion: Semi-Permanent Spaces
Quality tables and chairs used in pavilion style patios remain at the ready for spontaneous meetings or heads down work. Unlike your typical lawn chairs, choosing products that are made for work will help with ergonomics and productivity. Versteel’s Pavilion line up can be kept outside under shelter and out of direct sunlight.
Work Styles
Relaxed
Lounge Work / Dine
Some of the greatest breakthroughs come from a wandering mind. When you get stuck on a problem, taking time to disengage and rest often resets your focus. So take a break. Grab a coffee with a coworker. Pull up a table and enjoy the sounds of nature. Stimulate those ideas that are tickling in the back of your brain.
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Communal
Social Based Work
Virtual communication has come a long way, and took a giant leap forward in recent years. Yet there’s no denying the magic of face-to-face interaction. Let the natural and open outdoors foster creativity and teamwork, encouraging spontaneous, free-flowing discussions.
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Focused
Individual / Class Work
It’s great to break away for a moment to daydream or to brainstorm with colleagues. Occasionally, though, you need heads down focus time. You may be a school bringing a classroom outdoors or you could be a company providing an enclave for individualized work. Whatever the purpose, Versteel offers a solution to stimulate innovation.
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Pop-up: Temporary Spaces
A Pop-Up environment is a scheduled or temporary work and learning climate. This equitable solution is especially pivotal when larger spaces are needed, such as classrooms. Most Versteel products can be adapted for temporary setups, away from weather and under covered shelter.
Space Design
Versteel has weather-resistant products that are mobile or stackable to assist in quick set up and tear down. Get the most out of your investment – these products serve just as much purpose indoors as they do out!
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Power
V Power supports diversity and flexibility in a fluid environment. Utilizing cordless, battery-powered charging, the V Power attaches to the edge of each worksurface, giving individuals and teams the freedom to work and learn anywhere. Click Here for more information on V Power.
Materials
Versteel has a history of providing highly functional, precision-engineered, durable metal furniture. This continues as we expand our portfolio to include outdoor covered spaces. Metal is typically considered the strongest and most durable choice for exterior use. We pair this with on trend, resilient materials such as polypropylene resin and Corian® to provide our valued customers with design-forward Pavilion and Pop-Up solutions.
Price, color and material thickness varies between options. Be sure to discuss your specific project needs with your Versteel Customer Service Representative.
Metal Finishes
Going outdoors should not limit your choices! Utilizing a durable anti-corrosive primer, many of our powder coat colors are available for covered exterior use. Choose color pop to complement a bright, sunny day or go neutral for that sophisticated feel.
Poly Shells
Pavilion (semi-permanent) and Pop-up (temporary): Quanta Max and Sate
Pop-up (temporary) only: Chela
Corian®
Sustainable, durable, hygienic. Corian has low moisture absorption and is resistant to environmental pollutants, humidity and temperature variations. Specify table tops in the below Versteel standards or choose from Corian’s wide selection of patterns and colors.
Additional Materials
Options abound for exterior use. Enduring, economical powder coated worksurfaces marry the benefits of wood and metal while also providing more specification flexibility. Other top materials for long-term outdoor use include stainless steel and Krystal Cast. For short-term Pop-Up applications, certain laminates may be considered. Though all Versteel Pavilion and Pop-Up seating can be specified without fabric, adding a seat cushion with outdoor fabric is an option. For more information on applicable materials, contact Versteel Customer Service.
