There is a book called "Peopleware", by Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister (ISBN 0-932633-43-9).  It deals with all aspects of time and work management. Several of the chapters focus heavily on how incredibly unproductive cubes
are verses private offices.

Maybe that will help!
Susy


>
> From: "Jaurique, Brad" <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2005/09/16 Fri AM 11:09:46 CDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [DC] Designer's work Environment
>
> I am trying to create a justification for a change in my work environment
> I am wondering if anyone can help me with justification...
>
> When I started here as a designer we (designers) had an enclosed office.
> This office allowed us isolation and the ability to modify the lighting.
> For the
> past 2-3 years we have been in cubicle land. I have noticed over the last
> couple of
> years my eyes hurt and am starting to have vision problems.  I know I am
> getting
> older but I am just 31.  I also notice the open environment makes it hard to
> focus.
>
> In the enclosed room we constantly when stuck could just call out to other
> designer's and usually get help if not we would huddle together and find
> solutions.   I have tried headphones but sometimes I don't want to hear
> any music I just want to focus.
>
> all help is appreciated.
>
> Brad Jaurique C.I.D.
> Senior PCB Designer
> Pelco
> (559)292-1981 ext. 2347
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