New URL
A Fresher Look
Primary navigation and dropdowns
Search
Page accessibility
Improved connection to existing Red Hat enterprise tools
Reporting and analytics
Reorganized space type information
Created individual pages for each space type:
Minor renaming of space types with multiple variants
Resources section
Changes to guidelines and standards:
Changes to the Workplace pilots and solutions page
Updates made to the Space types page:
Updates made to the Design strategy page:
Added the new presentation and recording room space type to the list of Neighborhood spaces
Introduced a new organizational structure within the Brand expression section:
Renamed this section from Brand to Brand expression. Removed the content from the Brand (now Brand expression) section landing page, converting it to a section navigation header only.
Created a new Red Hat Brand Foundation page and removed content from other pages. See below for additional details.
New diagram illustrating the relationship between Work Your Way branded environments guidelines, the foundations of Red Hat brand, and who Red Hat is as an organization.
By creating this page, we eliminated the need for the following dedicated resources:
Multiple pages on the Work Your Way website: Typography, Icons. These pages have been archived, and the content has been streamlined considerably in its new location.
Created a new Branded Environments landing page
This page provides a high level overview of our branded environments program, including a snapshot of the many ways we translate Red Hat brand into workplace design applications.
This page includes a number of applications we've done in recent projects or have had internal guidance on, but have not previously detailed on Work Your Way: interactive elements, shapes and patterns, local environmental graphics, messaging through the brand mantra and brand personality, associate expression, digital solutions (such as digital signage), sustainable materials and messaging, as well as temporary applications like posters, marketing-led campaign activations, etcetera.
By creating this page, we eliminated the need for the following dedicated resources:
A branded environments slide deck with similar content, formerly hosted in the Work Your Way internal resources Source page.
Multiple pages on the Work Your Way website: Patterns and film, Be local, Imagery, and the Integrating Culture. These pages have been archived, and the content has been streamlined considerably in its new location.
Other updates made within the Brand expression section:
Removed the Logo page and merged a simplified version of this content into the Project Signage section of the existing Signage and Wayfinding page.
On the Signage and Wayfinding page, replaced outdated wayfinding example photo with one that reflects current workplace brand approach.
On the Color and finishes page, we've removed all tints and shades of blue from the workplace brand secondary color palette based on recent project feedback. Additionally, we’ve added a new, darker 80 shade to each of our core and secondary colors.
Updates made to the Furniture and Equipment page:
Removed the dedicated page for Writable Surfaces in the Brand section and shifted this information to the Furniture & Equipment page. In addition, provided guidance around markerboards that require rare earth magnets.
Updates made to the Imagery page:
Replaced multiple outdated example photos with ones that reflect current workplace brand approach via recent project examples
Removed outdated print vendor information and referred audience to the Internal Resources Source page for the latest information.
Updates made to the Resources page:
Added the new section for Red Hat brand enablement. This includes an overview of how to request Red Hat brand training and the Red Hat Brand Portal.
Updates made to the Leave feedback page:
Added descriptive text outlining the reasons why someone should leave feedback and how this connects to our process, instructions for how to leave feedback, as well as what to expect after submitting feedback.
Archived outdated pages:
Archived pages for pilots which have ended their evaluation period and have informed the creation of a new space type standard. This includes the following two pilots:
Raleigh presentation room pilot
Boston videoconferencing pilot
Updates made to Large Conference Room w/VC and Hybrid Meeting Room standards:
Updates made to Phone Room with video standard:
New All-in-Once Dell 27” has been added to provide more flexibility and global availability. This new monitor aligned with our current all-in-one offering, featuring an integrated camera, speakers, and microphone, along with data and power delivery via a single USB-C cable.
Updates made to HDBaseT Data Cabling Deployment Options:
We are adding the option to use Over Floor Raceways (OFR) when required, with Legrand as the preferred vendor for OFR solutions. OFR should only be considered as a last resort as a cost-effective solution when conduit or extension options are not viable. The GWS WS&D team must be informed when considering the use of OFR.
Updates made to MDF/IDF Out-of-Band Management - Brokered standard:
As part of device lifecycle management, we are introducing a new ZPE device management server to replace the legacy Opengear devices. This update includes a new Out-of-Band server, which will be deployed in new office builds and remediation projects.
Updates made to MDF / IDF Network & Circuit - Brokered Standard (authentication required):
New Arista CCS-722XPM-48ZY8-F model switch added to the existing models list.
Added Guidlines to Safety & Security 2N intercom system (authentication required):
Deployment document has been created to ensure smooth delivery of the new intercom systems that are being implemented across the globe in wellness rooms and receptions.
Updates made to all Video Endpoint rooms
Individual Poly Warranties are no longer required to be purchased for new deployments or remediations. The Poly + Enterprise agreement allows for us to “true up” coverage for our fleet during the annual renewal.
The following standards pages have been updated as an off-cycle release to include all the information needed to implement Enclaves with Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) in our video conferencing solutions.
Enclave option A (BYOM)
Enclave option C (BYOM)
Enclave option D (BYOM)
Streamlined content:
Removed the following dedicated pages: Space landing page, Planning concepts page, and the 3 individual pages for the outdated groups of space types (Site, Community, Neighborhood).
Shifted relevant content into new or modified pages as detailed below.
Modified About Work Your Way page:
Modified page header
Removed the "How we make decisions" section, which included: 1) Global survey, 2) Global benchmarking data, 3) Office location data, 4) Red Hat tower pilot process, 5) Legacy space standards, 6) Red Hat brand book.
See updates to the Open Source Way page for additional information
New Workplace ecosystem section, highlighting the breadth of purpose-driven spaces, amenities, and experiences available to Red Hatters. This page now showcases Red Hat managed offices, Managed service offices (MSOs), Working from home, and Other work settings.
Minor updates to the Our History section's overview text
New Design strategy page:
Added high level information about the specific spaces available in MSOs
New, singular Space types page:
Consolidated all space type details onto one page for ease of reference
New clickable table of contents
Two new space types
Modifications to existing space types
Reception: Clarified the requirements for both existing design options, to support 1-2 users at the reception desk.
Phone room: For the phone booth option, added the following text: "Phone booth size and placement to meet local jurisdiction requirements for life safety."
Office (for use as a Private Office or Team Office): Given changes to the way associates use space since we first deployed this space type, shifting from ad-hoc team-based usage to individual reservation, we are making a naming change. Instead of calling the unassigned version of these spaces "Team Offices," we are now calling them "Flex Offices". This aligns with recent associate feedback.
Modified Our process page:
Changed page title from "Open source way" to "Our process"
Created a reimagined How we make decisions section, highlighting: 1) Tiering model, 2) Metrics & standards, 3) Tried, tested, trusted, 4) No one innovates alone. Contextualized our approach within the open source development model.
Removed the communication principles: 1) One Red Hat culture, 2) It’s a conversation, 3) When in doubt, over-communicate, 4) One message, many channels
Added a new What open looks like section, which includes process documentation for decision making and stakeholder engagement during a capital construction project
Modified Metrics & standards page:
Removed Global standard metrics information
Removed Global average information
Removed reference to a 35% circulation factor
Added a Space calculator section
Modified Resources page:
Added information about which resources are available to aid in MSO project delivery
Modified Furniture & equipment page:
Within the Equipment budget allocation section, underneath the header Provided by Red Hat Facility Operations (FacOps), added “all equipment support costs”
Modified Home page:
Updated the hero photo to showcase a recent project.
Made minor changes to the How to use this site section, guiding our vendors and contractors to the Resources page.
Modified Color and finishes page:
Updated the hero photo to showcase a recent workplace brand installation utilizing the color palette.
Key IT updates:
The new Hybrid Meeting Room standard was piloted in the Orange Pekoe room in Boston. This room features a modern landscape layout, providing a front-row experience for an enhanced hybrid video conferencing presentation.
We have introduced a new Standalone Monitor Solution for No-Network Spaces, featuring 27” and 34” USB-C monitor options for easier support in MSO and IBM Collocations.
A new digital User Guide is now available online via QR codes and links on the meeting room display/s that have been migrated to Google Meet Native Application. This approach is more flexible, sustainable and is easy to access.
Telephony handsets have been removed from Phone Rooms, koaLa room / Exam kiosk, Post and Enclave D where phones are no longer required as per our standards. An intercom system will replace phones in Reception and Wellness Rooms.
Printer room data and power elevations has been updated
The AV port patching matrix has been updated to reflect received WyW feedback and the latest standard changes and new space types.
The following standards pages have been updated as an off-cycle release to include all the information needed to implement USB-C in our video conferencing solutions.
Reorganized the Work Your Way website header.
Shifted the "About WYW," "open source way," "leave feedback," and "revisions log" pages under the Home dropdown.
Added a new dropdown for "Pilots and Solutions," shifting it from its previous location under Space.
Under "Review pilots in-flight or provide feedback" we deleted the "coming soon" text and instead directed website users to use this section's new dropdown to review pilots in-flight and provide feedback.
Changed navigation visibility for a previously hidden pilot-specific page to make it visible to all via the dropdown.
This page was created as a way to more transparently share out a list of all workplace design and delivery guidelines created by Red Hat. This ensures that our partners have greater visibility into the resources available to them during a project.
Much of this content was directly shifted over from the Construction Playbook, however, there are a few additions of content not previously explicitly called out: Sustainability and Safety & Security.
In partnership with Red Hat IT, we have archived the existing "IT Design Considerations" page on Work Your Way. Content focused on acoustics, lighting color temperature, lighting lux levels, and interior design considerations specific to video conferencing were shifted to other existing resources. These include the Construction Playbook, Work Your Way space types, Acoustic Guidelines, and the Brand section of the Work Your Way website. For additional details, reach out to the Workplace Strategy and Delivery team to gain access to the "IT Design Considerations: Removal Details & Resolutions" file.
Brand > Color and finishes page:
Renamed the existing Brand > Color page to Brand > Color and finishes.
Modified the introduction text to match existing language used on the Red Hat Brand website.
Added a "Guidance for use of color" section, including finish palette recommendations for customer-facing space and internal-facing space. In doing this, we removed the separate "Guidance for use" section at the bottom of the page and combined related content.
Added considerations for the specification of finishes within a camera's field of view. This includes things that we've found to work well, as well as things to avoid.
Added a section about color matching, with a link to the Brand standards website for swatch information.
Updated all colors to match the updates made by the Red Hat Brand team in November. This includes new color families: neutrals, core colors, secondary colors. Each new color family includes details around how to use it, as well as application examples. Any existing guidance around use of color was clarified, simplified, or removed.
For an improved videoconferencing experience, we've made some updates to lighting recommendations within each relevant space type:
We've adjusted our lighting recommendations for many spaces to include slightly warmer lighting. Our former color temperature guideline was 3500-4100K; and is now 3000-4000K.
Our former lux level guideline was 500 minimum lux; and is now 400-550 lux, specifically on participants' faces.
In spaces with videoconferencing, we've added a note to use indirect, diffused, and evenly distributed lighting. Room lighting should be completely even across the field of view of the camera.
These changes are in alignment with industry best practices and videoconferencing hardware manufacturer recommendations. It also ensures that video conferencing participants aren't overexposed on camera.
About Work Your Way > Our History: Removed the outdated timeline graphic to 1) match current brand standards, 2) add context around how Work Your Way has evolved since 2020, and 3) reformat all text into a screen reader friendly format for improved accessibility.
Logo page:
Removed project delivery-related material details to bring focus the Interior Applications and Exterior Applications sections on strategic placement of the Red Hat logo.
Removed the "About our logo" section and, instead, added a link to the Red Hat Brand standards website focused specifically on logo usage for additional information.
Removed the "Guidance for use" section and combined relevant information into the Interior Applications and Exterior Applications sections.
Removed an example photo showing the lobby of a site we have decommissioned.
Draft content regarding our aligned workplace brand principles for spaces shared with IBM is available upon request, however, it is not included on the published Work Your Way website as of the March 1 2024 update.
Added clarifying information around when an onsite KoaLA space is not needed; when it is; and if it is, how different use cases determine the design and placement within the floorplan. This information was confirmed by the Red Hat Learning team.
For a list of changes made to internal resources, as well as to playbooks not hosted on the public Work Your Way website, refer to the Internal Resources revision log on The Source (authentication required).
Poly X52 standard - The Poly X52 is an all-in-one video bar designed to replace the Poly X50. The X52 boasts superior audio and video quality and enhances user experience with improved camera auto-tracking and speaker framing capabilities.
VTC rooms with Single display - In order to add video conferencing to more meeting rooms for minimal cost as well as offering an alternative layout, we are incorporating this option into our standard offerings. Pages have been added for Large conference room with video conference (single display) and Small-Medium Conference Room with video conference (single display) on Work You Way.
IT design considerations Page Removal - In an effort to streamline and reduce redundancy on the Work Your Way site, collaboration with our Workplace Strategy & Delivery partners has led to the removal of the IT Design Consideration page. We have collectively identified appropriate locations for the pertinent IT design consideration details, removing all duplications.
HDBaseT Data Cabling Updates - The architecture for cabling to rooms has changed now that codecs are located inside the meeting room. We are introducing a new cabling option to directly cable the table to the display wall. This option requires less equipment thereby reducing cost and solves for the shortened distance limitations introduced by (future) USB-C functionality.
IT-Network Standards - The latest Arista switches, along with recent topology adjustments, have been incorporated into our standard documentation. Additionally, the wireless standard documentation now includes new models of Juniper Mist Antennas.
MDF/IDF Cameras - A standard page has been added to ensure consistency in the requirements and installation details for cameras in the MDF/IDF rooms.
Samsung Models - The modules have been refreshed to incorporate the 2024 versions, transitioning from the QB-B series to the QB-C series.
WyW Updates -
Workstation Data and patching changes - The workstation network standards have been updated to two cables per desk with only port A being patched by default, with the second port available upon request. Panduit RJ45 blockers will be utilized to block unused ports to minimize confusion. This reduces cost, improves security, and streamlines delivery.
Enclave C w/ VTC - Language has been revised to align with the updated recommendations for credenza height.
Miro Migration - All Lucidchart schematics have been migrated to Miro and all links have been updated to the new location.
Removal of Poly Warranty part numbers - All Poly gear now comes with warranty and will roll into our annual co-term agreement, therefore the purchase of warranties will not be required during deployment.
Updated all links to the Haworth furniture microsite.
Workplace brand updates:
Brand > Signage & Wayfinding: Removed equipment notes from the Safety Spot
Brand > Signage & Wayfinding > Operational Signage: Added a new highlight detailing printed sustainable waste stream signage, and added an example photo.
Brand > Signage & Wayfinding > Operational Signage: Renamed “Global-use permanent signs” to “Fixed-content operational signs” to align with template files, and added an example photo.
Space type updates:
Space Types > Storage Room: Renamed from “File Room”. Clarified that the storage room has the option for either filing cabinets or open shelving, depending on which solution best meets the needs of the assigned team/department.
Space Types > Neighborhood > Enclave Option A: Removed the standing height table option due to low usage of existing spaces with this setup and very limited delivery of new spaces with this setup.
Space Types > Neighborhood > Enclave Option B: Modified the number of power outlets needed in the floor monument to 4, from 2. This creates better alignment with the tabletop power needs for end user access.
Space Types > Site > Wellness room: Added a note about how the need for a dedicated lactation room varies globally based on different cultural parental leave policies, and that a wellness room may not always need to be specifically designed for nursing parents.
Space > Furniture & Equipment: Created a new furniture & equipment page.
Shifted existing documentation over from the Metrics & Standards page:
Furniture standards
Monitor arm performance specifications
New and modified guidelines:
Created a new, centralized location for all information related to the physical safety spot, in alignment with updated Safety Warden program documentation.
Added installation and coordination notes
Updated the equipment budget allocation information to a more comprehensive list that better reflects current budget allocation for CapEx project delivery. Clarification added that the list does not represent Red Hat accounting categorization or OpEx projects.
Monitor arm performance specifications: For planning purposes, we've included a target ratio of monitor and monitor arm configurations for Flex workstations below. This can change site to site based on specific business needs and product availability. The design partner is responsible for confirming these details with Red Hat IT prior to ordering monitor arms.
1/3 with a dual monitor setup
1/3 with a single curved ultrawide monitor
1/3 with a single monitor
Phone rooms with Video Standard - We've added video conferencing capabilities to phone rooms. This standard includes the Dell 32” all-in-one monitor with an integrated camera, accompanied by a dock/hub. This hub provides Ethernet connectivity, 90W charging support, and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) video presentation capabilities giving associates the flexibility to connect from any type of laptops to various video platforms.
Flex Desk Dual Monitors for Macbook Standard - The Samsung Thunderbolt 4 daisy chain 27” monitor comes equipped with a USB-C cable that enables Macbooks to use dual displays with a single cable input as well as Ethernet connectivity and 90W charging capability. This innovation will establish uniformity across all our flex desk monitor setups and enable all Red Hatters to connect through a single cable.
We've added an optional table microphone and microphone extension kit in the Small - Medium Conference Room and Large Conference Room Standards to enhance the audio quality in the room as well as provide an extra mute button and indicator to cater to diverse audio needs.
Parcel Locker Standard - Incorporating Global Logistics +Fulfillment’s existing solution into our WYW documentation to provide clarity for installation and maintenance of these lockers across our offices.
The option for standing-height tables in both Enclave Option A and Enclave Option A with Video Conference standards has been removed.
WYW Feedback Updates:
Links for new Legrand LTM series display mounts and sliding component storage panels have been added to all relevant standards pages.
Cable Locks - Panduit lock PSL-DCPLRX-BL-C has been discontinued and replaced by PSL-DCPLRE-BL-C in our standards. Lock options have also been expanded to include Commscope cable CPC3312-02F006 and the SecureMAX Patch Cord Lock.
The Digital Signage configuration guide (authentication required) has been revised shifting the morning setup time from 7 AM to 8 AM, allowing a one-hour saving to optimize efficiency and align with our ongoing sustainability initiatives and power conservation.
General updates:
COVID-19 Banner from the front page has been removed.
Space Types webpage: Smart links have been added to all the space types listed on the dropdown sections of Site, Community, and Neighborhood.
Updated the homepage image
Workplace brand updates:
Main Brand page: added clarifying text explaining which elements are fixed versus flexible
Brand > Imagery:
Removed links to "Branding checklists by type and setting" and "graphics proposal template"
Added examples of Red Hat brand-created graphics and guidance for use and customization
Reorganized signage types into more clear groups for project signage and operational signage
Added sustainability signage and open house posters to high level signage types. Removed sustainability signs from Imagery page
Added room signage to the list of project signage types, and removed it from the Integrating Culture page
Archived "Architectural guidelines for space numbering" and "Branding Checklists by type and setting". This content is in the Global Signage Guidelines
Removed links to outdated Safety Spot signage templates (and from Space types > Community > Copy/print). Guidelines and templates are available for contracted partners.
Archived the "Applying Culture Cues" section. This will be a future addition to a delivery-focused resource for workplace brand.
Added Team Trophy display guidance under the Artifacts section
Restructured and reorganized content between the "Be Local" and "Integrating culture" pages
Removed "Type as illustration" and "Type as wall art" options.
Provided new example photos
Space type updates:
Updated the description and context section to reflect the internal management structure
IT & power: Clarified the number of power and data drops required per location. Only the starter unit requires direct connection.
Branding & signage: Added a note that branding is done prior to shipping and coordinated by Red Hat’s Global Logistics & Fulfillment team.
Space > Metrics & Standards > Monitor arms:
Added placement recommendations for dual monitor install: 2 singles. No more dual arms on a single post should be ordered.
Arms for curved monitors: added new performance specifications and product recommendations
Added installation and coordination notes
Space > Community > Makerspace:
When a "guitar pick" table top is not available, a 60"x80" (200cm wide x 150cm deep) D-shaped table may be accepted. This option has been added.
New pages:
Created guidance on how to request unpublished standards or solutions (ex: studios) from previous pilots and defined pilot and solution
Created a diagram for the top of the page
Added a note about Media rooms, studios, customer experience spaces and training rooms being works in progress, and provided guidance to submit the pilot intake form for these requests. The page specific to Customer Experience space types has been removed from the site.
Scheduler Panel Standards - In alignment with our vision for the workplace, scheduler panels are being added to the standards. This will augment our reservation tools within the physical workplace, can help to drive accountability in room bookings, and can provide utilization and availability information.
Enclave Type D with Video - In conjunction with the launch of the space type, a standard has been created to add video conferencing to Enclave D. This includes the Poly X30 all-in-one device that is currently being deployed in Enclave A. Associates will be able to join multiple video platforms as in our other video spaces.
Display Recommended Sizing and Viewing Distances - Recommended minimum and maximum viewing distances for each room and display size to create a more consistent and efficient decision making process during project delivery.
Microsoft Teams Dialing Instructions - The best and easiest way to connect to Microsoft Teams video calls from our Video Conferencing rooms has been documented in a ServiceNow Knowledge Base article (authentication required) to support Red Hat associates with this process as well as in the Video Conferencing FAQ document (authentication required).
Makerspace IT Standard - Space size was updated to align with the space type.
IT Design Considerations Page - These are recommendations based on what we’ve learned integrating technology and space, but not standards. Clarification on how to use the guide as well as updated camera field-of-view, video background wall colors, and the removal of u-shaped table layouts have been changed.
The Customer Experience Page as well as Training Room standard pages were removed. The new Pilots and Solutions page was added to provide more clarity on how these types of spaces are developed.
AV port patching Matrix (authentication required) reflects the Small/Medium/Large conferencing rooms name change published in September 2022.
The Security Camera specification has been added to the MDF and IDF room standards.
WYW Feedback Updates:
MDF / IDF Room Standard - Adding room layout examples under the Room Construction section. Consistent verbiage for the size of the MDF/IDF added to all related documents.
Enclave C with Video Conference Document structure has been fixed.
Data at Workstations - Updated the number for active data ports per flex workstation to one now that desk phones have been removed. Flex Workstation IT Standard , MDF/IDF Network & Circuit - Brokered Standards , and AV Port Matrix were all updated to reflect the change.
MDF / IDF Network Monitor Probes - Brokered Standards - Added details for the network probes hardware installation, network connectivity and support process to make it easier to deliver and support.
New space types!
Enclave - Option D: This space type promotes collaboration between team members through space and technology. These spaces are not for individual use. Non-reservable and accessed on a first-come, first-serve.
Library: This space provides space for individual quiet focus, in a distraction-free environment.
Team storage: Team storage refers to any storage utilized by groups of 2+ employees in any work profile (Office-Assigned, Office-Flex, Remote). Team storage cabinets are for items such as swag, reference materials, and the like.
Office (formerly “VP/Team Office”)
The furniture layout, technology and other specifications will be the same for both a Private Office and a Team Office, to allow for greater flexibility in occupancy
Differences in behaviors & use are detailed specifically for Private Office and Team Office
Tracking of assignments to this space type will be managed in Red Hat’s CAFM system
Removed 2 former layout options for VP/Team Office
Conference Room updates: Updated conference room space types names and capacity to better align with IT equipment standards:
Small conference room (formerly “7-10 person conference room”)
Capacity: 6-8
Medium conference room (formerly “12-14 person conference room”)
Capacity: 8-12
Large conference room (formerly “16-20 person conference room”)
Capacity: 13-20
Orientation of the glass wall in relationship to display wall has been updated so that they are now at 90 degrees.
Recommended distance from table edge to camera: 56” (140cm)
Provided examples and details of Red Hat’s preferred integrated tabletop power and data access for conference rooms and enclaves have been added. Changed wording from “grommets” to “blanks.”
Space type modifications:
Training Room (all options 1-4)
Proportion to be similar to landscape layout at approx 3:4. When two adjacent training rooms have a flexible partition so the rooms can be combined, the ratio for the combined space should be 2:3.
All requests for the following spaces during a CapEx project should utilize the Training room space type standard:
Multipurpose room
Multifunction room
Project room
Post > Parcel lockers: Provided specifications for the 2023 parcel locker model
Updated the following space type schematic drawings to align with updated guidelines:
Flex workstation
Assigned workstation
Makerspace
Workplace Brand:
Be Local: Added new example photos
Color: Removed outdated color palette and paint color information
Writable surfaces: Provided recommendation to not locate a marker board opposite a camera to reduce glare
Smart Lockers IT Standard added to specify the data connectivity requirements to install Smart Locker furniture in our offices, including placement and specifications for the data ports.
Enclave Option D is a new space type. The IT standard is similar to Enclave A, but designed for 2 people.
Makerspace with video conference deployment ratio updated to 100%. We also updated the document to better reflect the camera installation between the 2 displays.
Conference room space types names changed to better align with GWS :
Small - Medium conference room with video conference (formerly “Standard meeting room 6-12 person w/videoconference”).
Large conference room with video conference (formerly “Standard meeting room 14+ person w/videoconference”).
Conference Room with AV Standard (formerly “Standard meeting room 6-20 person”)
Video conference is the default standard for all conference rooms. AV-only standard linked if required.
MDF / IDF Wireless Infrastructure Brokered Standard. WiFi deployment specifications updates for all antennas to be installed pointing true North.
MDF / IDF Room Standards Facility Engineering Electrical standards document link updated to the latest version.
LucidChart schematics design and wall elevations links added to the conference room standards.
Small - Medium conference room with video conference - Change the part number of the Poly Studio X50 Mounting Kits to 2215-86418-001.
Large conference room with video conference - Added the X70 mounting kit
Desk phones will not be provided for Team Offices unless specifically requested
Data port counts reduced to save on build costs:
Digital Signage Standards reduced the number of ports behind the display from 4 to 3.
Game Spot reduced the number of data ports from 6 to 3.
Poly Video endpoints warranty has changed from Poly Premier to Poly Plus, the new part number and details are updated in the relevant files.
Training Room with video conferencing standard combined to include both single and dual camera options based on Poly G7500 and E70 cameras (formerly “Training Room With Videoconferencing - 1 camera” and “Training Room With Videoconferencing - 2 cameras”)
Conference phone was previously listed under the IT & Power specs on Work Your Way. If needed, it will be listed in the IT standard page and not as part of the guidelines.
Brand > Writable surfaces page: Removed type MB2, writable walls
Brand > Integrating culture page: Clarified guidance for museum walls
Brand > Imagery page:
Clarified the usage of nature imagery in environmental graphics
Added new Red Hat wall graphic library and application guidance
Added new Red Hat poster library and application guidance
Archived the Workplace Branding Manifesto
Brand > Be local page:
Added new local art guidelines
Brand > Signage & wayfinding > Project signage:
Added a note about the availability of new signage templates for our design partners
Space types > Site Spaces > KoaLa room / Exam kiosk:
Added a new space under Site spaces
Space types > Site Spaces > Wellness room, Interview room & Game spot:
Added an additional guidance to Wellness room standard “Description and Context” section to include consideration for safety and first-aid.
Added new drawings for Interview room with updated furniture and videoconferencing bar above screen.
Game spot drawings - Added T14 table and storage unit under the screen to house gaming equipment.
Space types > Site Spaces > Post:
Updated Parcel Locker branding examples, and archived old examples
Added a diagram showing dimensions of the 2023 parcel locker model
Added guidance regarding wing walls around parcel lockers
Space types > Neighborhood > Lockers:
Added performance specifications for locks, and guidance for ventilating lockers where needed.
Added locker sizing and size distribution recommendations
Modified locker placement guidelines
Added additional example photos
Space types > Neighborhood > Assigned Workstation and Flex Workstation:
Changed Mobile workstations terminology to Flex workstations in alignment with Future of Work.
Provided recommended maximum and minimum heights for privacy panels along the workstation spine (behind monitors).
Provided recommendations for workstation divider (side) screens.
Added information regarding workstation ID signage placement and end-row panels.
Space types > Neighborhood > Phone Room:
Reverted terminology from Phone Booth to Phone Room and added clarification for Phone Rooms on WYW refer to spaces built-in during construction.
Space types > Neighborhood > Team office:
Added drawings showing only one monitor as an example under “Example photos and drawings”.
Space types > Neighborhood > Enclaves A, B & C:
Added example drawings with shelving and Videoconference with touchscreen for Enclave C.
Added guidance to consider lighting conditions as laid out under IT standards for all Enclaves when including VTC capabilities.
Space types > Neighborhood > all space types where applicable: Linked to new monitor arm performance specifications
Space types > Community > Conference rooms and Makerspace:
Changed 8-10 person Conference rooms to 7-10 person conference rooms.
Added guidance to consider lighting conditions as laid out under IT standards when including VTC capabilities for conference rooms and makerspace.
Edits in conference room and makerspace furniture layout to aid video conferencing.
Work Your Way Feedback form > Sustainability and Glossary acronym or term have been added under Type
Video Conference Room Enhancements - As part of our next generation video endpoints strategy we are transitioning the remaining room types standards from Poly Group series to the latest Poly Studio series. The Poly Studio series have better features, better hardware capabilities with a 4K camera, easy to deploy and support. All at a lower price point which will enable us to build more room with Video Conferencing
Interview Room standard and Makerspace w/ Video Conferencing Standard - We are upgrading the interview room standard to the Poly Studio X30 and the Makerspace to the Poly Studio X50. Those new video endpoints are an all-in-one video appliance including camera, speaker, microphone and codec that will function in a consistent manner to our video-enabled conference rooms
Standard Meeting Room 14-20 person w/Video Conferencing (Previously 14+ Person Meeting Room w/Video Conference Standard) - We are upgrading to the Poly Studio X70. The Poly Studio X70 is an all-in-one video appliance with automatic group and speaker framing including built-in, microphone, speakers and codec that will function in a consistent manner to our video-enabled conference rooms at a lower price point. The X70 has introduced a new dual camera solution to support large rooms with automatic frame and speaker tracking.
Training Room With Video Conferencing (1 Camera) - We are upgrading the training room standard to the Poly G7500. The Poly G7500 is the latest Poly hardware for integrated large meeting space with the addition of the latest E70 camera. The E70 has dual lenses and automatic group and speaker framing that will function in a consistent manner to our video-enabled conference rooms at a lower price point. This new standard currently supports only a single camera and will be updated later this year to support two cameras. If two cameras solution is required please refer to the old standard page Training Room With Video Conferencing (2 Cameras)
Standard Meeting Room 6-12 Person w/ Video Conferencing - Removed the Kramer PT-1C EDID processor from the BOM and Schematic Drawing
Schematic Drawing to the room standards has been update to make them consistent across all room types
Training Room Without Video Conferencing - Created an updated Screen Wall elevation and adjusted the Red Hat Internal Reference links
Samsung Display standards - Adjusted document to reflect new model number + All standard documents adjusted to reflect Samsung's newest 50” display offering in place of the old 49” size
Flex Workstation standards (Previously Mobile Workstation) - Adding a 34” ultra-wide monitor with built in dock option to the standards. This brings to our associates an increased field-of-view monitor and brings a new productive experience to replace dual monitors. Currently two approved options are added to the standards - Samsung 34” ultra-wide and Dell 34” curved Hub monitor.
IT Design Considerations - Access panels are required in all closed ceilings to support maintenance of GWS and IT equipment
Rack elevations standard link was added to the MDF/IDF Rack Standard
AV port patching matrix - Data port termination details for AV equipment was added with adjustments and we also reduce unnecessary data ports to align with the new video endpoints hardware. This will make the installation simple at a lower cost
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