Intent Furniture

It's no accident that our new Intent furniture extends from private offices to open plan workstations. Its design features and materials choices complement those of Vivo interiors, as well as other Herman Miller systems. Its concise set of parts combines in many ways for choices in matching furniture layouts to the ways people work. And, lots of choices mean you can make Intent as affordable as you need.

Unified Aesthetics - A mix of private offices and open plan workstations? Intent furniture and Vivo interiors integrate to give your space a unified look.

Simple Vocabulary - Intent has a concise set of parts. Combine them into everything from a single- or double-pedestal desk to returns, credenzas, and storage.

Affordable Choices - With Intent, you can scale price, application, and aesthetics based on what you choose. Laminate surfaces and closed legs are your most economical option.

Earth-friendly - Intent furniture meets Herman Miller's Design for the Environment (DfE) protocol. This ensures that it is made of safe materials and recycled content, and recycles easily at the end of its useful life. Intent components contain 67 % recycled content, both post-industrial and post-consumer. They're under evaluation for MBDC and GREENGUARD certification, which may contribute to LEED credits. And Intent furniture products carry a 12-year, 3-shift warranty.

Action Office

Evolution and intelligent design. The original open-plan office system continues to change and adapt to the ongoing evolutions in today's workplaces. But some things should never change, and the fundamental Action Office design principles still apply: space-saving benefits, durability, design options, and interchangeable components. Action Office continues to provide economic value by virtue of simple specification, installation, configuration, management, and updating. This versatile, hard-working system truly preserves your investment.

Versatile Dependability - Naming the system "Action" was no arbitrary decision. When Robert Propst designed the system, he was aware that the office environment was changing and required a system that provided easy and ongoing revision. No panel system is easier or quicker to install and reconfigure as you work to balance individual work with collaboration in your workspace: You can reconfigure a traditional, enclosed workspace and make it into a more open, collaborative work area just by removing some components and adding others.

A Fresh Approach - An evolving system that is never obsolete. Components manufactured today work just fine with the original generation of Action Office products. New product advances refine the appearance and enhance the system's performance. The scale is lightened and given a clean, inviting look with new approaches. A thin base option (with quick-connect base power) installs with no tools. Enhanced glazed panels (glazed, partial-glazed, stacking glass, and door) have a clean aesthetic with minimized glazing frames and trim, and the infill can be clear or opal. Refined trim reduces top-cap scale, makes cleaner lines, and creates a cohesive look.

Built to Last - Action Office is a durable, well-built system that will provide a solid return on investment for your business. Full-length, rigid steel connectors are the key to Action Office's strength and durability; easy, fast installation and reconfiguration require just two tools and one person. The connectors align the panels automatically, and the steel construction ensures that they hold up over time, even with repeated reconfiguration. The stress-skin construction allows the hard-working panels to meet or exceed industry requirements for strength and durability.

Economy - Action Office has been proven to be practical and economical over four decades of use. Its durability, low initial cost, and ability to be reconfigured and updated easily add up to savings as you maintain an effective office space. Herman Miller supports Action Office furniture with a 12-year/3-shift warranty and a continuing commitment to research and improvement.

High-tech Support - Action Office has evolved to handle today's office technology. There's plenty of cable capacity. Up to 49 Category 5e or 38 Category 6 4-pair UTP cables at a 60 percent fill rate in the powered thin base; in the traditional powered base, 83 Category 5e and 65 Category 6 cables; without power in the thin base, 96 Category 5e or 134 Category 6 cables; in the traditional non-powered base, 173 Category 5e or 75 Category 6 cables; in the powered vertical cable management panel, 50 Category 5e or 39 Category 6 cables.

Earth-friendly - You might be surprised at how green a product developed in the 1960s, when "green" signified the color you wore on St. Patrick's Day, can be. The typical Action Office setup is made of 40% recycled content and is up to 25% recyclable at the end of its useful life. Action Office components are made with sustainable materials: powder coating on all metal parts, and no VOCs; water-based stains, and no solvents; and sustainable woods only from managed forest resources, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Action Office adheres to McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle to Cradle Design Protocol and is GREENGUARD certified and can contribute to LEED certification.

Ethospace

Ethos: a person's or group's character and guiding values. Ethospace lets you express in interior architecture what you or your organization is all about. Its dexterity and extensive product line help you define, and redefine, spaces to support all kinds of work and give your people exactly what they need. Sophisticated and technologically adept, with comprehensive options that make the most of planning possibilities.In the Ethospace frame-and-tile system, structural steel frames define the work space, provide the foundation for hang-on components, and house electrical and data wires. Individual segments called tiles attach to the frames, allowing tremendous variety and control of the design and function of individual frames.

Freedom and Diversity - Creating with Ethospace - you have nearly unlimited design options. You can make traditional or out-there contemporary spaces.

The First Frame-and-Tile System - Structural steel frames define the Ethospace system workspace, provide the foundation for hang-on components, and house yards and yards of wiring and cables.

Change Is Built In - Evolves without obsolescence. New components integrate with what you already have. Change, reconfigure, update--your investment is protected. And you can make big changes while keeping the steel-frame walls in place. Off-module capability means that tiles and other components can attach at any point horizontally along either side of a wall.

High-tech Performance - Ethospace accommodates the changing technology of the 21st century workplace. Huge capacity. When powered, the open-frame interior holds up to 74 Category 5e 4-pair UTP cables or 57 Category 6 cables at a 60 percent fill rate in the base, and an additional 47 Category 5e and 36 Category 6 cables at every 8 inches of frame height.

Earth-friendly - As befits an advanced system design, Ethospace respects the planet. The steel frames that form the basis of the system are 100 percent recyclable; the entire system is 78 percent recyclable. Made of 35 percent recycled content, Ethospace components are nontoxic and renewable: Powder coating on all metal parts and Formcoat surfaces, with no VOCs; water-based stains, with no solvents; and sustainable woods obtained only from managed forest resources.

Resolve

Solving workplace problems is what we do. When sweeping changes were taking place, we realized it was time to re-solve some critical issues. The result was Resolve, a human-centered system that lets what's natural for people come naturally to the work environment. Its smart structure creates open, inviting, space-efficient workstations where people feel comfortable and connected. It creates the environment to suit your vision while using your resources effectively.

A Natural Approach - Resolve puts people into soothing environments that mimic the natural world, starting with the 120-degree angle, the most common in nature (think honeycombs) and screens and canopies, which provide a sense of enclosure. Resolve supports a wide variety of environments, from traditional workspaces to innovative applications. Where people express their personality, pursue new ideas, and communicate. Blending function with refined design, Resolve invites you to feel valued and connected.

Panel-free - Resolve isn't an evolution of the panel system - there are no panels. The elegantly simple structure is based on poles with screens and canopies attached, an inventive approach that allows greater diversity of workstation patterns and more cost-effective use of real estate. There's also more openness and flexibility for collaborative environments. Vertical poles in three heights (96, 60, and 48 inches) work with horizontal support arms to define work areas, provide a strong structural foundation, support hang-on components, and make power and data accessible to the user. Trusses attach to tall pole tops to route power and data cables overhead and delineate space. Screens divide space, establish walkways, and complement the infrastructure. They attach to upper and lower support arms. Display screens in Bubbletack fabric allow for accessible vertical storage of work materials and display of personal items.

Human-centered - The Resolve design is based on the size, reach, and movements of people. And Resolve creates friendly work spaces; its shapes and openness encourage people to connect, interact, and collaborate. Air and light pass through; people can see in and out and don't feel confined. Acoustical inserts absorb and block sound, and Qt Quiet technology reduces noise distractions. Screens and canopies define personal territory; rolling screens let people control privacy.

Attract, Support, Retain - Resolve helps people feel comfortable, valued, and effective; they stay connected to their work and to each other. They stay, period. Resolve helps to attract knowledge workers, makes them feel eager to get to work, and keeps them on the job.

So Many Choices - Resolve helps organizations communicate brand through screen-customization opportunities. With the Customer's Own Image (COI) program, you can have your own graphics printed on screens, canopies, and flags. Inclusive palette. The carefully constructed selection of warm and cool colors is grouped by value: light, medium, and dark; colors are designed to be used together. Resolve's spectrum of colors and finishes lets it integrate with traditional or progressive interior architecture. Along with laminate and Formcoat finishes, Resolve offers a choice of Geiger natural veneers and cathedral recut veneers for a rich, refined look.

Value and Savings - Fast installation. The simple, lightweight infrastructure and concise vocabulary make installation quick and efficient; cables are all laid in. Easy reconfiguration. Resolve is agile, designed for speedy changes that control churn costs and don't disrupt workers. Efficient asset management. Compared to traditional systems, Resolve has about one-quarter the components and takes up one-third the space when knocked down in storage. Optimum floor plan. The 120-degree geometry can create higher workstation densities while maintaining openness and comfort, saving on real estate costs.

Tech-accommodating - Overhead pathway. Trusses carry power and data independent of the workspace below so workstations can be light, open, and easy to plan and reconfigure. A truss can hold a 6-circuit, 10-wire electrical harness and has capacity for 144 Category 6, 4-pair UTP cables at a 60 percent fill rate. Pole power. Each pole face can hold 9 Category 6, 4-pair UTP cables at a 60 percent fill rate for a total of 27 cable drops; each pole has locations for 9 duplex receptacles. Star topology. Cables in trusses can be routed in an efficient pattern that radiates from the center of a space to the perimeter, using significantly less cable than spine wall routing. Zone distribution. Reduces time and cost when installing and reconfiguring data networks.

Earth-friendly - Less Is More. A Resolve workstation weighs one-third less than a traditional systems workstation and has a greater strength-to-weight ratio. Highly recyclable. Workstations are 86% recyclable and contain 27% recycled materials. Every part is easily disassembled for recycling. Low-emitting product. Resolve is GREENGUARD certified and may contribute to LEED credits.

Vivo Interiors

Our newest frame-and-tile system, Vivo, gives you the performance and quality you expect from Herman Miller at a very competitive price. Vivo's refined textures and details, exceptional fit, and versatile colors and materials make for a crisp, clean appearance. The extensive array of materials and components lets you create spaces that respond easily to today's needs--and tomorrow's.

Unified Aesthetics - A mix of private offices and open plan workstations? Intent furniture and Vivo interiors integrate to give your space a unified look.

Frame-and-Tile Style - What's so great about frame-and-tile systems? Almost unlimited versatility. Design control and creativity. Variety in all aspects of planning. Responsiveness to change and compatibility of older and newer components. You give your workers just what they need and not spend a fortune doing it.

Variety Show - Variety of heights. Walls are from 35 to 79 inches high, so that you can achieve different levels of privacy. Stacking frames can raise the height to 90 inches. Variety of tile options. Tiles are available in tackable, tackable/acoustic, painted, marker, power/data, open, rail, debossed, and glass versions. Crisp edges provide a tight, consistent reveal.

Sleek, Modern Look - Vivo means lively and bright. A polished appearance, clean lines, meaningful details. Trim pieces have a thin profile and interlock for precise alignment. Thin-profile stacking windows provide a sense of enclosure and privacy but maintain open views and let in light.

Tech-accommodating - Proven power. Vivo provides a reliable 4-circuit, 8-wire electrical distribution system. Large capacity. Category 6, 4-pair UTP cables: At a 60 percent fill rate, a nonpowered Vivo frame holds 73 in the base, 37 in the top channel, and 37 every 11 inches of frame height. Category 5e, 4-pair UTP cables: At a 60 percent fill rate, a nonpowered Vivo frame holds 95 in the base, 47 in the top channel, and 47 every 11 inches of frame height.

Earth-friendly - Vivo was designed according to our cradle-to-cradle protocol and is GREENGUARD certified, helping you achieve LEED credits. Vivo components are 69% recyclable. Frames are 100% recyclable steel; a typical workstation has 36% recycled content.

My Studio Environments

My Studio is your studio. It puts you at the center of your own work world. Designed around your needs for control, comfort, and privacy, My Studio helps you balance heads-down work with heads-up collaboration. It's a system that provides an environment where you can work individually and collectively in a variety of spaces, making the kinds of connections that lead to fresh perspectives and new ideas.

A New Landscape - For a new world of work. My Studio takes the need to attract and keep talented knowledge workers seriously. Accommodating what they need to feel and do their best, My Studio creates a personal space with furniture-like qualities and a human scale. Tallest walls are on the outside, lowest on the inside, inverting the traditional office landscape to promote collaboration and maintain a sense of territory. People can open their doors to signal accessibility, close them when they need privacy.

Four Innovations - Vanishing Point. With curved outer corners, open inner corners, translucent materials, and "floating" walls, your office feels larger and more inviting. About Face. The primary surface is positioned so that you can face outward, inward, however you feel most comfortable. Helps keep uninvited interruptions to a minimum and doesn't expose your computer screen.

Choice, Variety, and Human Connection - My Studio's steel frames are finished with painted, glass, or veneer cladding to create four walls. Each wall has a concise, prescribed set of components that help workers make the most of their performance. The system lets you create compact, efficient workspaces that also support the personal styles of their occupants. Choice, variety, human connections. Just what knowledge workers want.

Quality and Coordination - The concise, coordinated palette of My Studio simplifies design and ensures harmonious combinations. Both warm and cool neutrals, as well as metallics designed for outside surfaces, complement any architecture. Nature-inspired colors create richness and depth.

Tech-accommodating - In-frame distribution: The center wall routes cables and 4-circuit, 8-wire power. Generous capacity: A powered center wall holds 158 Category 5e 4-pair UPT cables or 122 Category 6 cables at a 60 percent fill rate. Power and data access: Two receptacles on each side of each frame, and access at the curved outer corner.

Earth-friendly - My Studio Environments is the first office furniture system to receive McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) Cradle to Cradle Silver certification using standard components. It's also GREENGUARD-certified as a low-emitting product that meets current indoor air-quality standards. It may contribute to LEED credits due to its returnable/reusable packaging, durability, pre-consumer recycled content, post-consumer recycled content, lower panel heights, transparent materials, and GREENGUARD certification.