Retail shopfitting is one of the most important part of setting up a shop as it lays the foundation of a successful business. If you can design a shop which is environmentally sustainable then there is nothing better than that. A successful business can be run by having a nice, elegant design which is also environmental friendly.
In this article we will be discussing the process of retail shop fitting and the key points that are involved in setting up an environmentally sustainable design.
Process of Retail ShopFitting:
Setting up of Retail Shopfitting is not an easy task. The first and foremost thing is to hire a team of skilled and experienced professionals. By hiring a skilled team the whole process of shopfitting can be done in a very smooth way. The process of retail shop fitting involves planning and designing, installation of design elements. All of these are important elements of retail shop fitting.
During the whole shopfitting process it is important that the company hired to do the work knows the importance of space and time. Each and every element like signage, lighting, ceilings, plumbing, flooring, counter, security system and the bespoke units require equal amount of attention, consideration and care. The hired team needs to be comprised of people who are experts in their skill because sales of any business can be enhanced through careful and properly executing strategies.
Environmentally sustainable design:
There are certain areas of retail shopfitting whose foremost aim is to decrease consumption of energy and water consumption, reduction of waste and promotion of appropriate selection of materials. These criteria should be considered in order to get an environmental friendly design.
There are five key areas when it comes to environmentally sustainable design
- Energy efficient:
An energy saving design can be achieved through reduction of energy demand and increasing the energy efficiency. It is important to create awareness among the staff about the impact of energy efficiency to the business.
The areas in which energy efficiency can be achieved are:
- Air conditioning.
- Operating external doors.
- Building sealing.
- Running times.
- Design of kitchen exhaust.
- Shop windows.
- Fixtures and appliances.
- Occupant comfort:
Energy demands can be reduced on the Commercial Air Conditioning while the thermal comfort of the shop is maintained. The noise levels must be kept at the appropriate level and glare from electric or natural light should be avoided.
The things that are covered in occupant comfort are:
- Thermal comfort.
- Noise levels.
- Natural lighting and glare control.
- Water management:
Volume of the water utilized by the business should be reduced and it can be done by installing water efficient fittings, appliances and better management consumption.
It includes following things:
- Maintenance/ refit.
- Waste management:
Amount of waste should be reduced and it can be done by using less packaging, separating waste and recycling. It includes:
- Operational waste.
- Materials/indoor pollutants:
The materials that are used during the shop fitting process need to be eco-friendly materials. Before choosing any material it is important to consider the impact of materials on the environment.
It includes:
- Volatile organic compounds.
Retail shop fitting is a very big and probably the most important investment while setting up any business and it is important to hire an experienced and skillful team.
