Fountainhead Control Rooms
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 …
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 huge advances in office furniture technology in recent years, there are still factors important to air traffic controllers …
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 …
Data center console furniture is a top priority when designing a data center for your business. 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 that go into this aspect of your center can make or break the success …
A security control room is the nerve center of your operation. It’s where critical decisions happen on a daily basis. And, the decision makers will be what defines the success of that control room. But is there a way to predict the success of your control room within your organization? Could one of the prime …
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 …
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 the time to develop comprehensive design …
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 …
What’s so important about dispatch center console furniture? We’re so glad 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. Productivity and effectiveness of your operators is the key to success. Here’s …
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 …
