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Long-form articles on control room design, ergonomics, AV integration, and the standards that shape mission-critical environments.
From Solving Drive-By Shootings to Wildfire Evacuations: Inside Spokane County’s RTCC
Spokane County Real Time Crime Center – At-a-Glance The Spokane County RealTime Crime and Emergency Operations Center is a 24/7 intelligence hub where trained analysts monitor live feeds like 911 calls, Flock Safety license plate readers, traffic and fixed cameras, body worn video, social media, and law enforcement databases, and push actionable intelligence directly to …
March 20, 2026
Inside the Chamblee Real Time Crime Center
Chamblee, GA Real Time Crime Center – At‑a‑Glance City Context and Public Safety Goals Chamblee is a diverse, fast‑growing city of about 32,000 residents in DeKalb County, part of metro Atlanta. Like many inner‑ring suburbs, it faces big‑city challenges—vehicle thefts, property crime, and regional incidents that spill across jurisdictional lines—without the staffing or footprint of …
March 13, 2026
Inside the Dunwoody Real Time Crime Center
Dunwoody, GA Real Time Crime Center – At-a-Glance Agency & Purpose Opened August 2024 in Dunwoody, GA with a population of approximately 52,000 residents. This Real Time Crime center operated by the Dunwoody Police Department provides a centralized, real-time hub for monitoring incidents, supporting officers, and reducing crime. Core Technology Stack Flock Safety public safety …
March 12, 2026
What Sets Flight Operations Center Design Apart from Other Command Centers
Every airport, airline, and runway needs a dependable flight operations center. But, without the right design, the command center will only keep planes grounded. While there are many types of control centers, flight operations require a specific setup to run without hiccups. From watching for hazards in the sky to guiding aircraft to a safe …
March 9, 2026
Why a Mission Control Center Is the Most Important Room in the Building
Is the mission control center the most essential room in your building? It should be. What Is the Job of the Mission Control Center? We often picture the NASA control rooms of early space missions and Space Shuttle launches when we think of mission control. However, you don’t have to send rockets into orbit to …
March 2, 2026
What’s That Sound? How to Address Critical Control Room Acoustics Issues
What do you know about control room acoustics? If you’re like most people, you know the basics. Acoustics affect how the sound responds in a space, and how the space sounds. The noise in any work environment is important to how it functions and the productivity of the employees who work there. When it comes …
February 23, 2026
Why Is Air Traffic Control Furniture Different than Other Office Furniture?
In the old days, air traffic control furniture was just like any other office furniture: put a swivel chair in front of the console and call it good. Thankfully, those days are over. While there have been significant advances in office furniture technology in recent years, there are still factors important to air traffic controllers …
February 16, 2026
4 Tips To Improve Your Seating Position For Proper Control Room Ergonomics
People spend many hours sitting at the computer completing tasks and are sedentary on a daily basis. Being sedentary over time can cause pain and health problems. Good posture should be a priority, just like a good diet and exercise routine. Proper control room ergonomics can make a big difference. At Fountainhead Control Rooms, we …
February 9, 2026
Why Data Center Console Furniture Can Make or Break Your Control Room
Data center console furniture is a top priority when designing your business’s data center. If you’re adding a control room or upgrading an existing one, don’t overlook the importance of your data center console furniture. The design and decisions in this aspect of your center can make or break the success of your operators and …
February 2, 2026
The Importance of Subject Matter Expertise for Control Room Design
The importance of subject matter expertise for control room design has been hotly debated. Businesses and government agencies get the best results when designing and building control rooms when working with someone who knows what they’re doing. So, let’s take a look at some reasons why. What Is a Subject Matter Expert? A subject matter …
January 26, 2026
Control Room Design Is Not One Size Fits All
Control room design is not one size fits all endeavor. Control rooms are all unique and require special design considerations to get them right. So, if you think your specific requirements will be hard for a company to fulfill and your needs hard to meet, think again. Fountainhead invests time in developing a comprehensive design …
January 19, 2026
3 Signs Your Business Needs Customized Control Room Furniture
If customized control room furniture sounds like a luxury out of your budget, you haven’t heard the truth. You can’t afford to settle for a run-of-the-mill setup and still have a control center that does what you need. Think that what you’ve got might not be what you need. Take a look at these three …
January 12, 2026
What’s So Important About Dispatch Center Console Furniture?
What’s so crucial about dispatch center console furniture? We’re happy you asked! If you are designing, building, or retrofitting a dispatch center, don’t forget about the furniture. It’s easy to get caught up in the technology and infrastructure of your control room. The productivity and effectiveness of your operators are the key to success. Here’s …
January 5, 2026
Understanding the Impact of Video Control Room Furniture
How much thought have you put into the video control room furniture for your upcoming project build or redesign? Furniture might not be at the top of your list. Top considerations usually include video walls and electronics, surveillance equipment and communications, wiring, and staffing. That means furniture gets pushed down the list of priorities. We’re …
December 22, 2025
5 Reasons Fountainhead Leads the Way in Control Room Design and Construction
In the realm of control room design and construction, Fountainhead Control Rooms, Inc. emerges as a trailblazer. Fountainhead sets new standards in the design and manufacture of cutting-edge control room console furniture. They have a keen focus on innovation, technology integration, and ergonomic excellence. Hence, Fountainhead is reshaping the landscape of control room environments across …
December 17, 2025
Can the Right Furniture Make Your Command and Control Room Equipment More Efficient?
How much thought have you given to your command and control room equipment? If you’re investing in the design of a control room or the design and retrofitting of an existing room, you’ve probably given this a lot of thought. The next question is, how much thought have you given to the furniture for your …
December 15, 2025
What’s So Special About Security Operations Center Design?
Is your company about to embark on a security operations center design? You’re probably finding that it’s not so much about building a room as about designing a center to specific requirements that other areas of your company do not have. A SOC is about more than walls, windows, and a few computers. Here’s what …
December 8, 2025
What You Can Expect from Contemporary Control Room Designs
Is it time to upgrade your old tech and start looking at contemporary control room designs? If your control room no longer serves you or benefits your business the way it should, don’t take it personally. However, your business isn’t to blame; it could very well be your outdated control room. In the past, when …
November 21, 2025
Why 24/7 Operations Center Design Requires Such a Specific Process
A 24/7 operations center design is critical to the success and productivity of a control room, regardless of the industry. Any control room is the central hub of an operation, but a 24/7 control room has unique needs. Hence, a control room requires careful attention to detail in the design process. Take a look at …
November 17, 2025
What Goes Into Audio Control Room Design?
Whole-Room Solution When you need an effective audio control room design, you don’t want to piecemeal it together. For a control room to function effectively, you need a comprehensive whole-room solution. All the pieces and components need to work together. The design of your control room should consider everything, from your operational needs to the …
November 10, 2025
How Do Real-Time Crime Centers Revolutionize Law Enforcement?
Real Time Crime Centers revolutionize law enforcement by providing up-to-the-minute information on criminal activity in a given area. These centers are typically staffed with analysts who monitor various data sources. These sources include surveillance cameras, social media, and police reports, all in real-time. This allows analysts to identify trends and respond to incidents as they …
November 3, 2025
What’s the Best Control Room Design to Address the Biggest Control Room Issues?
It’s important to achieve the best control room design before construction begins. Fixing issues later is inefficient, so focusing on the design phase is key. To get started, review the most common control room challenges and learn how an effective design can resolve them. Fatigue: Ergonomics, Equipment, and Access One of the biggest issues faced …
October 20, 2025
The 3 Most Important Considerations in a Cyber Warfare Center
Do you know what’s necessary for a thriving cyber warfare center that is both functional and effective? There are some important considerations when planning, designing, and building a center for one of the most prolific types of warfare in modern times. Here are three of the most important things to consider during the design process. …
October 13, 2025
How Fountainhead Uses Intelligent Furniture Design in a Mission Critical Control Room Console
The design of your mission critical control room console is directly related to the productivity and performance of your operators. At Fountainhead Control Rooms, we use intelligent furniture design to help your team members do what they do better. If you are ready to take your control room to the next level, read on to …
October 9, 2025
2 Most Important Factors in Control Room Layout Design
The control room layout and design are constantly in flux in some capacity. However, regardless of the trends, many factors need to be considered. Control rooms are operational centers of business. The work employees perform in them is often critical. Also, they can be the determining factor in the success or failure of an organization. …
October 6, 2025
Shedding Light on Productivity: Explore the Impact of Circadian Light in Control Rooms
Will integrating circadian light in your control rooms make a difference in your team’s performance? Absolutely. In control rooms, the pursuit of peak performance and heightened productivity is constant. One key factor that’s been gaining attention for its transformative impact is circadian light. Circadian lighting is crucial to ensure your team members have the optimal …
October 3, 2025
Using Phenolic and Higher Quality Materials for Control Room Console Furniture
Control room consoles are an integral component of modern industrial facilities. They are used to monitor and control various processes. The console is the work center for the operator, who uses it to interact with the machinery and make decisions based on the information displayed on the console’s screens. Therefore, the choice of materials used …
October 3, 2025
Why Comfort is Mission Critical in Control Room Consoles
When it comes to mission critical control room consoles, your operators must have the best to achieve peak performance. Too much is on the line for any control center environment or piece of furniture to be less than ideal. As a result, striving for optimal console design to meet mission critical needs must be at …
October 2, 2025
What Are the Key Features to Look for in Modern Control Room Consoles?
Understanding the key features to look for in modern control room consoles is imperative when designing or updating your control room. In the fast-paced world of control rooms, where split-second decisions can make all the difference, having the right tools is paramount. One crucial element often overlooked is the control room console – the nerve …
September 19, 2025
The Unique Design Needs of a Cyber Security Control Room
If you’re considering a cyber security control room, you’ve come to the right place. There are unique needs when planning, designing, and building a security-focused control room. Let’s take a look at what you need to know. Why a Cyber Security Control Room? There’s a certain amount of risk involved in having your security team …
September 15, 2025
What Needs to Be Considered when Preparing to Build a Video Wall?
When your business needs video and you need to build a video wall, do you know where to start? It can be a little overwhelming to think of everything that goes into video wall system planning, design, and installation. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Here is a short guide to some of the …
September 8, 2025
Prioritizing These Security Control Room Design Guidelines
There’s a lot that goes into security control room design guidelines. Whether you are upgrading your current control room or are creating a new build, considering expert guidelines will help you to make the most of the space. Let’s take a look at the guidelines that should be at the top of your list of …
August 15, 2025
How to Take Advantage of Virtual Reality for Your Emergency Operations Center Furniture Design
Emergency operations center furniture is not a “get it and forget it” proposition. You can’t order a slew of mid-range stools, chairs, and desks and hope they’ll work out in a 24/7 control room setting. Specialty furniture is a must when you’re talking about an EOC facility that handles emergencies and functions around the clock. …
August 11, 2025
Transforming Mission-Critical Environments with Digital Twin Technology for Control Rooms
Designing and building a mission-critical control environment requires precision, collaboration, and confidence in every detail. Mistakes are expensive and disruptive once construction begins. That’s why digital twin technology for control rooms is reshaping how industry leaders plan, validate, and perfect their spaces before the first piece of equipment is installed. With FCReality™, Fountainhead Control Rooms …
August 5, 2025
The Future of Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs): 7 Design Must-Haves for 2025
Introduction As law enforcement agencies continue to evolve, real-time crime center design is becoming the backbone of proactive policing. However, technology alone isn’t enough—creating a high-performance RTCC also requires mission-critical furniture, ergonomic layouts, and durable 24/7 operation. Here’s what every agency should consider in 2025 when building or upgrading its Real-Time Crime Center. 1. ISO 11064 …
July 28, 2025
Ergonomic Control Room Furniture: Prioritizing Operator Comfort in Mission-Critical Environments
In mission-critical facilities, equipment performance and technology integration often take center stage. Yet one of the most important success factors is frequently overlooked: operator comfort. For teams working 8, 12, or even 24-hour shifts, the right ergonomic control room furniture can dramatically impact health, focus, and productivity. When comfort is built into the workspace, operators …
July 21, 2025
4 Ways Control Room Furniture Design is Changing for the Better
There are several ways control room furniture design is changing. However, the days of traditional millwork control room furniture are still here. Most manufacturers are still stuck in legacy “old school” design thinking and leveraging basic manufacturing and material selection. It takes time to communicate the differences and improvements and change the status quo. Those …
July 18, 2025
Key Factors of Control Room Design
Control rooms are crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of many industrial processes. These rooms are designed to monitor and control various systems, such as transportation, energy, and manufacturing. Proper control room design can significantly improve the efficiency and safety of these processes while also providing a comfortable and productive work environment for operators. This …
July 8, 2025
The 4 Keys to Designing a Command Center That Works
#1: Planning, Planning, and More Planning First of all, designing a command center cannot, and should not, be a “fly by the seat of your pants” proposition. Planning is critical to the success of the design. Extensive planning to ensure effective workflow, continuity of operations, and attention to detail will help ensure the success of …
June 20, 2025
Why Control Room Ergonomics Should Be a Top Priority
There is a direct correlation between control room ergonomics and operator performance. The days of basic office furniture in your mission control center are long gone. Today’s hard-working operators need something that will provide them comfort and support all day. Here’s why function and design are essential when updating your command center. Better Control Room …
May 19, 2025
What You Need to Know About Bespoke Control Room Consoles
Are you intrigued by bespoke control room consoles? No two command centers are alike. From different functions to a variety of layouts, you’ll never walk into the same room twice. While it may seem quick and easy to purchase a standard console package, there are many advantages to choosing something that’s made just for you. …
May 16, 2025
3 Most Important Things to Know about a Fleet Operations Center
A fleet operations center (FOC) manages vehicles, including trucks, cars, ships, aircraft, and rail cars. FOCs also manage governmental and commercial fleets. These centers are essentially the hub of information, data, and communication for vehicles on the road, in the water, or in the sky. So, whether you are upgrading the design of your center …
May 9, 2025
Understanding the Importance of Effective Incident Management Centers
Do you know the importance of incident management control centers? These central locations act as command posts whenever a critical event or unforeseen crisis occurs. You need to have an easy-to-access area where your team can gather and share information. Here’s why a well-designed, effective incident management hub is a must for your organization. Immediate …
May 5, 2025
4 Crucial Considerations of Emergency Operation Center Design
Emergency operation center design is of vital importance. All control rooms need careful design. However, emergency operation center design requires a particular kind of expertise to get it right. Here are some of the unique considerations of emergency center control rooms. 1. Flexibility Is Critical Daily, the staff and function of an emergency center stay relatively consistent. …
April 18, 2025
Welcome to Our Fountainhead Control Rooms Blog
Thank you for stopping by our new blog! At Fountainhead Control Rooms, we are committed to providing all of our clients with a first-class experience through our mission critical turn-key command and control room design-build solutions. Providing a leading-edge design experience, modern control room technical furniture, and mission-critical products is crucial to your success . . …
February 20, 2017