What Are Space Properties?

Space properties are the parameters and properties associated with a space.

Space properties include parameters such as Planned Area, Space Normal Height, and Space Gross Ceiling Area. They also include five properties, which you can change:

  • Department is the department owning the space. Space requirements spreadsheets often include a Department column. Examples of departments are Management, Sales, Support, and Human Resources.
  • Sub-Department is the sub-department owning the space. Sub-departments are always part of a department. Space Requirements spreadsheets often include a Sub-Department column. Examples of sub-departments are vice presidents, directors, managers, and staff.
  • Type is the function of the space. Examples of Type include office, workstation, conference room, and copy room. In a space requirements spreadsheet, Type is in the Space Type column.
  • Name is the space name associated with the space. Examples of Name are CEO office, and manager office. Name is not included in a space requirements spreadsheet.
  • ID is the unique ID associated with the space. ID is not included in a space requirements spreadsheet.

You can change Type, Department, or Sub-Department for any space by editing Space Properties for the space. For spaces that you create, you can use Space Properties to edit the assigned name. If you previously imported a space requirements spreadsheet with Department and Sub-Department columns, you can also assign the space a Department and Sub-Department from the list in the Space Properties dialog box.