Answer Solutions

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How we work has changed dramatically in the last decade. Were more mobile, more collaborative, more social and more connected to technology than ever before. Yet we still also need to focus and concentrate. Answer solutions can help organizations: Balance Collaboration and Privacy Support Mobility Optimize Real Estate Answer solutions offer a range of applications, aesthetics, technology support and ownership adaptability to meet these challenges, today and tomorrow.

Collaboration

Innovation

Mobile Workers

Multi-Generational Workforce

Mobile Technologies

Complexity

Real Estate

Observation: Multi-person work often happens at spaces designed for one resulting in some discomfort for all involved. Insight: Having available space for visitors can enhance spontaneous collaboration.

Brand

IN TODAYS EVER-EVOLVING WORKPLACES, NEW CHALLENGES DEMAND A NEW ANSWER.

Culture

Creativity

Observation: Mobile workers are often forced to work in less-thanideal spaces as they seek out a place to sit down and plug in. Insight: Mobile workers need easy access to others, to power and data, and the ability secure their belongings.

Lean

Social Networks

Wellbeing

Co-Creation

Distributed Teams
Observation: Work environments arent equipped to easily support the amount of technology workers use today.

Globally Integrated Enterprise

Insight: All aspects of todays workplace should support technology tools, offering easy access to power and security.

Choice

Control

Mobile Resident Privacy

A RANGE OF APPLICATIONS FOR A RANGE OF NEEDS.

Collaboration Open Spaces Interconnected

67%

of workers feel their current spaces do not support a variety of activities.*

Todays workplaces need to support both resident and mobile workers. Answer offers a range of applications designed to support a range of work styles and needs.
*Steelcase Workplace Satisfaction Surveys

MOBILE FLEXIBILITY.
Todays workforce is more mobile than ever. Off-site. Temporary. Freelance. Fortunately, Answer has the exibility to accommodate any type of worker. With a range of applications that support both individuals and groups, Answer can help you create a workplace that is exible and higher performing.

Highlight Mobility

Door and tray provides easy access to power and data in the worksurface for mobile devices, as well as a place to store excess cords.

Personal Caddy supports mobile workers natural desire to work out of their bags, while reducing the strain of bending to access materials.

EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT.

Answer is uniquely designed to help you get as much out of your real estate as possible. Supporting a wide range of planning types, Answer applications are perfect for creating spaces that are multi-purpose, enabling you to efciently support the ways people work while optimizing your real estate.

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FLEXIBILITY BEGINS WITH COMPATIBILITY.

The new Answer has been designed to be compatible with previous versions of the classic, as well as with other Steelcase products. Answers rened aesthetic allows it to be used with a range of Steelcase products allowing you to create a range of individual and group spaces that blend beautifully together.

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Rened Design Materials Options Consistent Aesthetic

REFINED AESTHETICS DESIGNED TO WORK.

Reects Your Brand Choice Lasting Design

89%

say its important for the workplace to attract and engage. 42% say its not happening.*

Answers consistent design language and wide range of aesthetic options and material choice not only ensure uid and awless integration into any work environment, but do so in a way that supports user wellbeing and comfort.
*Steelcase Workplace Satisfaction Surveys

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MANY DESIGN OPTIONS. ONE DESIGN LANGUAGE.

Not only does Answer offer you a range of aesthetic options and materials including wood, paint, laminate, glass or slatwall to help you create the exact look your environment demands, it does so with a consistent design language. Trims, open bases, worksurface supports have all been newly designed to work individually or as part of an overall solution. So you can change, modify and update over time and know everything will work in harmony.

A range of new leg solutions provide a variety of aesthetic choices to create the look you want.

Available in painted or wood veneer, newly designed thin trim gives a clean and refined look to any application.

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6 high technology skins provide quick, convenient access to power and data, while also making efcient use of vertical space.

Cloud Computing Video Conferencing

TODAYS ANSWER. FOR TOMORROWS TECHNOLOGY.

Smart Phones Tablets Google Docs

70%

of workers report using mobile technology throughout the day.*

Technology continues to change the way we work. Answer provides the choice and exibility you need to keep up with these changes. From data and power access to expanding cabling support to user-friendly skins; wherever technology takes us, Answer allows you to remain at the forefront.
*Steelcase Workplace Satisfaction Surveys

View a video on Answers frame exibility and technology support capabilities.

Answer can create applications ideal for mobile workers, highly focused individual work and video collaboration with remote colleagues.
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THE ANSWER LIES IN THE DETAILS.

Flexible, refined and efficient, Answer is the perfect solution for todays dynamic workplace. These are examples of the attention to detail youll find in every Answer solution.

Personal Caddy Offers access to the contents of a users work bag, mobile les and data for mobile devices.

Soft Edge Worksurface Soft front edge eliminates pressure points on wrists and forearms.

FrameOneTM Leg Allows consistency with a clean, refined design throughout the workplace.

Power and Data Access Door & Tray Integrated into the worksurface, users can easily access power and data for mobile devices.

Frameless Glass Provides access to natural light while still defining personal space. Clear sightlines promote collaboration.

Sliding Door Bin Provides visual access and security for materials while maximizing work space.

Frameone Foot on Universal Storage Allows for a consistent aesthetic between storage and open base panel

Open Base Provides a lighter scale aesthetic.

Intermediate Support Supports planning flexibility with a lightscale aesthetic.

Technology Skins & Covers Provides easy access to power and data in an efficient amount of space.

Skins to the Floor Provides a clean aesthetic with a built in, refined look.

Worksurface Off-Module Bracket Supports planning flexibility and efficient use of space.

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GET CONNECTED. GET TO WORK.

Answer solutions seamlessly weave together building infrastructure and technology with your furniture to create a wired workplace designed for change. With parts that are both re-congurable and re-usable, Answer makes it easy to adapt to changes as they are needed.

PEOPLE. PLANET. PROFIT.

Steelcase aspires to create enduring value for people, planet and global economies by fully leveraging all our assets, relationships and resources.
Answer supports power and data access and routing in the base and vertically every 12 throughout the panel height.

PEOPLE We think about the communities where we work, live and do business which is nearly everywhere in the world. By aligning our goals for people with our planet and prot aspirations, were building the foundation for gains that we hope will be far-reaching and enduring. PLANET By rethinking our business systems and designing our products to avoid negative impacts on humans and the environment, we contribute to a sustainable future for the planet and its people. We commit to advance our practices through continuous learning and building partnerships with our customers, business partners and environmental thought leaders to optimize our performance and contribute to the science and practice of sustainability. PROFIT First and foremost, we aim to bring value by working together with our customers to create workplaces where their people love to work. It is also our responsibility to provide value to our shareholders so we can continue to reinvest in the business and generate new solutions to address customer business challenges.

Ample space in the base area supports lay-in of cabling.

Tall cable openings every 12 vertically support a large amount of cables. Optional cable sleeves provide a smooth surface for cable routing.

Top cap lay-in cabling simplies changing panel heights and reduces network disruptions. Open junction blocks support vertical cable routing through the panel.

Patented design eliminates disruptions to your network when stacking.

PRODUCT ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATIONS

Level 2 certied to the BIFMA e3 sustainability standard Silver Cradle to CradleCM certied Gold Indoor Advantage certied

Multiple connection points let you direct power where you need it.

15 and 20 amp receptacles are interchangeable for all powerways.

Technology skins provide convenient access to power and data.

Receptacles and communication outlets can be located on skins every 12 vertically.

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Junctions and Connections
Horizontal Frame Packages: 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W End of Run Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking End of Run Junction: 12", 18", 24"H Inline Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking Inline Junction: 12", 18", 24"H L Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking L Junction: 12", 18", 24"H T Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking T Junction: 12", 18", 24"H X Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking X Junction: 12", 18", 24"H V Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking V Junction: 12", 18", 24"H Y Junction: 30", 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking Y Junction: 12", 18", 24"H Wall Start Junction: 42", 48", 54", 66", 78"H Stacking Wall Start Junction: 12", 18", 24"H Off-module Connection: 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W

Duo Storage
Duo Tall Storage: 54", 66", 78"W Duo Slim Storage: 54", 66", 78"W Duo Overhead Storage: 54", 66", 78"W

At Steelcase we bring human insight to business by studying how people work, wherever they work. Those insights can help organizations achieve a higher level of performance, by creating places that unlock the promise of their people. Our goal is to help them create spaces that support how they work. Our passion is to help them love how they work.

GLOBAL DEALER NETWORK

Skins
Tackable Acoustical/Performance Tackable Acoustical Fabric*: 12", 18, 24", 30", 36", 42, 48", 60"H; 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W Steel (smooth, ribbed, perforated)*: 12", 18", 24", 30", 36"H; 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W Markerboard: 12", 18", 24", 30", 36"H; 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"W Laminate: 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60"H; 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"W Wood (single, sets): 12", 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60"H; 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"W Glass Windows (single pane, double pane, custom glass kit): 12", 18", 24"H; 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72", 78", 84", 90", 96"W Slatwall: 12", 18", 24"H; 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"W Technology (smooth steel, ribbed steel, fabric, slatwall, markerboard): 6", 12", 18"H; 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W Frameless Glass Screen: 12"H; 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72", 78", 84", 90", 96"W
*To the Floor versions of these skin types available in some heights.

With a network of over 650 experienced dealers, we can help you create high performance, sustainable workspaces, anywhere in the world. The result is local expertise with global reach.

STEELCASE AND DEALER SERVICES

Our extensive range of workplace services can help you assess your organizations needs and opportunites, explore workplace strategies, nd the right solutions and maintain a sustainable workplace today and tomorrow.

WARRANTY
Adjustable Tables
Airtouch: 18", 24", 30"D; 42", 48", 60"W

Tables
Straight: 24", 30"D; 30", 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72"W Transition: 24/30", 30/36"D; 60", 66", 72", 78"W Capsule: 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"D; 48", 60", 72", 84", 96"W Rectangle: 36", 42", 48"D; 60, 66, 72", 84", 96"W Round: 30, 36", 42", 48", 54" diameter

Steelcase and your Steelcase Dealer are totally committed to providing you a great experience and great products. We back that up with one of the industrys best warranties and problem resolution process that ensure that any problems that arise get addressed quickly.

Systems Worksurfaces

Straight: 18", 24", 30"D; 24",30", 36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72", 78", 84", 90", 96"W Transition: 18/24", 24/30"D; 36", 42", 48", 54", 60"W Tapered: 18/24", 24/30"D; 48", 60", 72"W Taper-Flat: 18/24", 18/30", 24/30"D; 60", 72"W Corner (at front, dual, curved front): 18", 24", 30"D; 36", 42", 48", 60"W Extended Corner: 24", 30"D; 60", 66", 72"W 120 Corner: 24", 30"D; 36", 42", 48"W Spanner: 25", 31", 37"D; 51", 63"W Bullet Peninsula: 24", 30"D; 48", 60", 66", 72"W Jetty: 24", 30"D; 66",72", 78"W Bubble Jetty: 24"D; 30", 36", 42", 48"W Visitor: 24", 30"D; 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"W Transaction: 15"D; 23", 29", 35", 41", 53"W

Straight and Tapered with Soft Edge, Personal Caddy (Straights Only) and Power and Data Door and Tray

Systems Supports
FrameOne Legs for Universal: 24", 30"D

Table Supports
Cabby Leg (glide, caster): 26", 28"H Adjustable Height Leg (glide, caster): 26", 28"H T-Base: 27"H; 26", 36"W X-Base: 27"H; 26", 36"W

Overhead Storage
Bin (sliding door, at, radius, curved): 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W Shelf: 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72"W Personal Shelf: 24", 30", 36", 42", 48"W L-shelf: 30", 36", 42", 48"W Slim Shelf: 24", 30", 36", 42", 48", 60", 72", 96"W

Pedestals/Laterals/Towers

Fixed Pedestal (FF, BBF): 18", 24", 30"D Mobile Pedestal (BF, FF, BBF): 18", 24"D Lateral File: 30", 36", 42"W; 18", 24"D; 16", 22", 28", 40", 52", 65"H Open Side Tower: 24"W; 24", 30"D; 47", 52", 65"H Full Front Tower: 24"W; 24"D; 52", 65"H Vertical Drawer Tower: 24"W; 24", 30"D; 52", 65"H Combination Cabinet: 30", 36", 42"W; 18", 24"D; 52", 65", 83"H Storage Cabinet: 30", 36", 42"W; 18", 24"D; 28", 40", 52", 65", 83"H Bookcase: 24", 30", 36", 42" W; 15"D; 28", 40", 53", 65", 83"H

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