1. 1.What is the term given to working from home? 2.Why is it important to carefully design your home office? 3.What 2 questions need to be answered before designing a home office? 4.What does the acronym CAMP stand for and how does it relate to home office design? 5.What should be considered in determining the location of a home office? 6.What are the 2 basic office layouts? 7.What is ergonomics and how does it relate to home office design?

2. Objective 7.03: EXPLAIN the functioning home office.

3. Telecommuting A telecommuter is someone who works from home and uses a computer to transfer work from the office to the home.

5. For greater comfort and to increase productivity. Ultimately this leads to more profits for your company

6. How will the space be used? primary or secondary workspace permanent or temporary setup What are my main activities? working at a computer or doing other tasks on your own or with others clients

7. Space needs to be provided for: Computers Computers including modem, surge protector, and router for wireless connections Administrative storage Administrative storage for files, faxes, and phones Meeting space Meeting space for visitors, clients, or other employees Project station Project station

8. Choose an area that allows you to separate work space from living space. Having the 2 together can lead to distraction and disorganization -- the two greatest enemies of working at home

12. Ergonomics is the science of equipment design Designing an ergonomic office reduces worker fatigue and discomfort, and can help prevent work related injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

17. Room Dimensions: 16’ X 14’ Shop and choose an ergonomic chair, keyboard, and mouse. Put pictures and their cost on a Word document On your floorplan include: A desk area with a chair A seating area to work with clients that includes a table At least 1 door Windows Print your floorplan and interior 3D views.