Office building – definition
When it comes to the technical description of an office building , according to the Polish Classification of Buildings, an office building is a workplace for office activities, and such buildings also include administrative facilities - e.g. municipal and city offices, but also post offices or even courts. Most often, however, people employed by the company work in an office building and perform typical office activities (regardless of the industry). Therefore, the office building is not intended for residential purposes. Often, buildings of this type are divided into several or a dozen commercial premises .
Entrepreneurs who are looking for an office building or a single commercial premises suitable for their business usually take many variables into account. Of course, the price (i.e. the rental amount or the sales price of the building) is important, but not only that. The location, infrastructure near the building (including whether there are parking lots, public transport stops, small shops or kiosks) and road infrastructure are important. It is not only about making it a prestigious location, but also about the entrepreneur's choice bringing benefits to potential employees. Therefore, offers for the sale or rental of real estate should be considered taking into account all the above-mentioned aspects.
How much office space per employee?
However, we must not forget that when choosing an office building, its area is extremely important. According to the regulations, there must be at least 13 cubic meters of room volume and at least 2 m2 of free floor space per person. In practice, however, it is estimated that there should be optimally 10 m2 per employee – and we are talking about the workplace itself.
At the same time, the entrepreneur must remember about common areas (such as a kitchenette, which is slowly becoming a standard) and conference rooms (intended not only for meetings with guests, but also for team meetings). Therefore, it can be assumed that if an entrepreneur employs 10 people, he or she needs a building (or part of a building) with an area of approximately 150 or even 200 m2.
It is also worth emphasizing that a lot depends on the industry in which a given entrepreneur operates and the nature of the work performed by employees. An office that is a typical open space will look slightly different from one in which employees work in small teams located in separate rooms. All this should therefore be taken into account when looking for offers to sell or rent buildings that can be adapted for office spaces.
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