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How to select the Right Lecture Hall Solution

for your space

hen you think of a lecture hall, you usually think of a each category, the options chosen will affect pricing. You will need to
room that is used for instruction typically at a college determine, for example, if the end-user comfort is worth the money
or university. You may even think there is not much or if budget needs to be adhered to and a less expensive seat
Wto lecture hall design; just a large room with a bunch will need to be specified. Is power a requirement? Seat pads and
of tables and chairs and either an instructor or an audio-visual upholstery v. a poly shell will also impact your price.
presentation being the focal point of the room. In fact, the opposite All the options will add up, but a reputable manufacturer can help
is true. Designing the right lecture hall takes time and strategic you choose which options are best in order to keep the price within
planning. Lecture hall design is dependent on many key variables your budget.
that you should consider.
As manufacturers of lecture hall and auditorium furnishings, we 5. Product Solution
understand the importance of selecting the right lecture hall solution Knowing the different types of products out there will help
for your space. In this article, we will discuss the five main questions determine what works best for your lecture hall. Swing arm seating
you should address when choosing a lecture hall solution. provides consistent seat count and room uniformity and can
maximize collaboration and maximize capacity. Beam seating will
First, Let’s Address What a Lecture Hall Typically Consists of offer remarkable space savings, while maintaining order. Jury base
A lecture hall typically consists of either fixed tables with loose chairs create maximum flexibility to collaborate within a learning
chairs, fixed tables with swing-arm chairs, or beam/pedestal/jury environment. Knowing the answers to each point above, will help
base chairs with writing tablets. Occasionally people may refer to an you determine the best product solution for your space.
auditorium as a lecture hall if it is purpose built for teaching. As you can see, there are several key questions that will help
The following are the main factors to consider when choosing the guide you to the best solution for your new lecture hall. Is it a new
right lecture hall solution for your room. construction or a renovation? What is the target seat count? What
1. New Constructions vs. Renovation is the teaching style? What is your budget? What kind of product
If the space already exists and the client is renovating, there might solution are you looking for? Are there any key options that need to
be space restrictions which will dictate the appropriate solution for be considered? A good manufacturer will be able to help guide you
that space. On the flip side with a new construction a manufacturer along and make sure you are addressing these questions every step
should be able to assist with a layout that works best for the end- of the way.
user and build out the room appropriately. Either way, the space and Sedia Systems is the leading global manufacturer of lecture hall
the dimensions within the space will dictate what products can be and auditorium furniture. We offer the widest range of fixed seating
used in the room. for the education, corporate, healthcare, government, and public
2. Target Seat Count assembly markets.
Knowing the seating capacity requirement will also help with If you are looking for a manufacturer for your next fixed seating
determining product. Typically, auditorium chairs will help with project or have questions regarding a lecture hall solution, contact
maximizing capacity, because of the multiple seat sizes available. us at +91 9742329159 or drop a mail to sediasystems@scube-
Beam seating with tablets would be the next option and with this ergo.in
type of product seating capacity can also vary depending on the
chair shell chosen. When choosing a manufacturer for your fixed
seating, you will want to consider someone who has many different
options to choose from, so that you can make the best decision to
achieve your target seat count.
3. Teaching Style
Will the room be used for teacher instruction only or will there be
a need for collaboration? Will end-users need a writing surface or
just a seat to watch presentations? Will end-users need to use their
laptops or tablets which means that power might be a requirement?
All of these factors will influence the type of product that you select
and the layout of the room.
4. What Is The Budget
Most manufacturers will need to have realistic numbers at the
beginning of the process. Quality auditorium chairs can range in
price from $995+ and lecture hall seating from $545+. Even within (Source: sediasystems.com/blog)

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