Why a Glass Conference Room is the Optimal Setup

You might be surprised by some of these meeting statistics (or maybe not). People in an organization spend 15 percent of their time in meetings! And in total, 220 million meetings are held each year, which translates to 11 million a day.

Considering all these numbers, it seems logical to assume you as a business would want to organize your office in a way that makes having all these meetings more productive. Otherwise, what's the point?

One way to do so is by using a glass conference room for your meetings. Read on to find out what some of the benefits of glass meeting rooms are. And how they can revolutionize meetings at your organization. 

Gives a More Open Feel to Your Office

If you are a start-up with a smaller budget or a small business that's still getting its feet wet, then you might only have the budget for a smaller office space. But that doesn't mean that you can't enhance this space to feel like it is much more open than it is. 

With glass walls in your office, your employees won't feel like they are meeting up in a stifling and cramped conference room. It will also get the creative juices flowing more easily if they have a more expansive feel in the office space.

Bestows the Feeling of Having More Space than Is Available 

With traditional walls, a conference room, and the office space itself can feel as if it's contracting upon itself. This is even more true if there isn't a lot of natural lighting in the space. 

But if you add in a couple of glass wall conference rooms, this can allow the space to breathe a bit more. And gives it the illusion of being bigger than it is. You also don't have to break apart the open design of the office space in this manner, allowing people the flexibility to use the space as they desire.

Offers Employees the Opportunity to Create Collaborative Connections

When employees are siloed into dark and dingy cubicles, it can feel like it becomes harder and harder to collaborate. But even with modern office spaces where open-concept prevails, it can still be hard to collaborate unless forced to do so.

That's why a glass wall conference room is so helpful. It allows all employees to see each other as easily as if they were sitting next to each other. And this can invite them to walk up to each other or to meet up in the conference room for impromptu brainstorming or mind-mapping sessions. 

Most businesses nowadays know that a lot of good ideas crop up in such spontaneous meetups, and they encourage them by building glass meeting rooms. 

A Glass Wall Conference Room Is More Welcoming to Newcomers

Maybe you are in a stage of rapid growth and hiring like mad? Or, maybe you are the kind of business that gets quite a lot of outside visitors? Either way, you can help these newcomers to the office feel more welcome by using glass conference rooms. 

The newcomers will be able to see the entire office space at a glance and understand the structure of the company better. It will also make them feel less intimidated when entering your office space. 

More Natural Light Can Enter the Room

With a glass wall conference room, it's easier to light up an office space with natural lighting from the windows. You won't need as many lighting structures added to your office, which can help you save on electricity costs.

But more than that, you can boost your employees' health by letting them experience more natural light throughout the day. Too many Americans spend minimal time outdoors. Instead, they spend all their free time either in the office, at home behind closed doors, or in their cars. 

The more natural lighting they can get in your office, the more likely they are to avoid seasonal affective disorder and other related illnesses. Also, it can boost their motivation, creativity, and productivity levels. 

Glass Meeting Rooms Ensure You Still Keep Meetings Secret

Just because you have glass meeting rooms doesn't mean that all your secrets are going to be leaked. You can still have meetings where secrecy is maintained and your ideas are kept safe while in their incubation period.

Of course, if you wish to hold open meetings, you can leave the doors of the conference room wide open and allow the entire office to listen in. 

A High Level of Transparency Ensues in Your Office

Glass walls also ensure that there is a high level of transparency maintained throughout the office. Everyone can see what everyone else is doing.

Your employees are less likely to spend their time fluffing about on their phones or chatting with their friends if everyone can see them doing so in the glass wall conference room. 

Executives and senior-level employees will also be under scrutiny as they can't escape the transparency that ensues in the office. This could allow for a more cohesive and equalizing effect on your employees which is always a good thing.

Health and safety measures will also be easier to follow and abide by, as everyone can see when someone might be putting themselves in danger. 

Custom Options for Designing Your Glass Wall System

When it comes to designing a glass wall system for meeting rooms, the customization possibilities are vast and adaptable to any aesthetic or functional need. Here’s a quick guide to the custom options available:

1. Design and Layout Flexibility

• Tailor the glass walls to match your specific layout requirements, accommodating any room shape or size.

• Glass panels can be designed to integrate seamlessly into existing architecture.

2. Material Selection

• Choose from an array of high-quality materials such as tempered glass, laminated glass, or frosted glass to suit your privacy and durability needs.

3. Glazing Options

• Select from multiple glaze types, including clear, tinted, or patterned glass, to achieve the desired level of light diffusion and privacy.

4. Door Styles

• Customize door styles with options like sliding, hinged, or bi-fold doors to enhance both accessibility and space efficiency.

5. Finishes and Frames

• Opt for frames in a variety of finishes, from sleek aluminum to warm wood tones, creating a cohesive look with your office décor.

6. Additional Features

• Incorporate smart technologies such as switchable privacy glass or soundproofing elements to optimize functionality.

• Add custom branding or designs with etched patterns or decals.

These customizable elements ensure that your glass wall system not only meets practical requirements for light and space but also complements the overall style of the office environment.

A Glass Conference Room Is the Way of the Future

Your employees might feel uncomfortable at first at the idea of using a glass conference room. But as time goes on, all the benefits of glass walls will become apparent to them, and they will be a believer as well. 

If you are ready to install glass meeting rooms in your office space, please contact Delta Glass company today! We would like to help you create privacy without sacrificing transparency, aesthetics, or professionalism.