Flexible space is becoming increasingly important to building design as prices per square foot continue to increase. Providing a building owner with space division flexibility within their building not only allows for convenience and flexibility, but also revenue generation.
Providing flexible spaces within a building is typically accomplished by utilizing movable walls or operable partitions. Movable walls have been around for years and are produced by various manufacturers. They come in a variety of styles including standard walls, walls that provide acoustic capabilities, and a variety of glass wall options. An end user wants to have the assurance that when they need to divide their space, they can grab a movable wall panel and divide their space quickly and efficiently without any issues. Unfortunately, grabbing that panel is exactly what they must do. Grab the panel and walk it into place, one at a time, until their movable wall is completely set up.
Manual operation has always been the “go-to” when using movable walls. One panel at a time, or if your layout allows it, two panels hinged together to cut the setup time in half. Although manually operated movable walls work great in most applications, there is always the opportunity to improve them for the end user.
How can you improve them? Automate them.
When was the last time you rolled your car window up with a crank? When was the last time you got out of your car and manually opened your garage door? Both of those options still work and will complete the task just fine, but it is easier and more efficient to just hit a button and the window cranks or the garage door opens automatically. The world is moving to automated products that save time and money, and movable walls are no different.
Modernfold has just introduced a new ComfortDrive automated space solution system. This innovative movable wall system allows users to simply push a button and walk away knowing that their movable wall will be set up quickly, efficiently, and correctly every time. There is no need for training, no chance for errors or improper setup, as the ComfortDrive system provides the user with the assurance that their movable wall is operating safely while they can be working on a more efficient task as opposed to walking panels one by one.
Automation is the future, and as the leader in flexible space solutions, Modernfold is leading the charge to bring automation to the movable wall industry, by once again, establishing themselves as innovators and industry leaders.