comminicatietrap

English translation: communication stairs

14:07 May 14, 2014
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Architecture
Dutch term or phrase: comminicatietrap
... zorgen vides en communicatietrappen voor een eenvoudige communicatie tussen werknemers op verschillende verdiepingen, een transparante sfeer en verassende lichtinval en zichtlijnen.

Presumably large open stairs/steps/staircase wher people congregate.
If anybody can suggest a term in English I'd appreciate it!
Richard Purdom
Portugal
Local time: 08:41
English translation:communication stairs
Explanation:
zie ook discussie.

Kan best in een ruimte zijn die alleen voor ambtenaren te bereiken is.

Nieuw woord in het NLs, ergo nieuw woord in het EN...
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3 +3communication stairs
freekfluweel
4 +1Internal Communication Stair
katerina turevich
4communicating stairs/stairways
LouisV (X)
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a picture of a communicatietrap
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communication stairs


Explanation:
zie ook discussie.

Kan best in een ruimte zijn die alleen voor ambtenaren te bereiken is.

Nieuw woord in het NLs, ergo nieuw woord in het EN...

freekfluweel
Netherlands
Local time: 09:41
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agree  katerina turevich
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agree  Michael Beijer: ‘(internal) communication stairs’ isn’t necessarily a new term (See e.g. http://www.thomasnet.com/connecticut/stairs-fire-escape-9590... )
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agree  Barend van Zadelhoff: See discussion entries: communicatietrap --> (interne of externe) verbindingstrap --> (internal or external) communication stairs
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communicating stairs/stairways


Explanation:
This may be a better option


    Reference: http://archinect.com/forum/thread/60927/2000-nfpa-communicat...
LouisV (X)
Australia
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Internal Communication Stair


Explanation:
Internal Communication Stair (no pun intended)

I don't know why it sounds specifically IT. Every company needs a clear communication channels, (which is the implied background of the whole concept of socializing anywhere: during working as well as off hours). I got a friend, works as a planner for a driving company. His job is just that. Clear communication with an ability to stay cool and friendly all the time.

On the other hand, Internal Communication Stair is opposed to External Stairs or even External Communication. … the internal pun.

It wouldn't be the first in use either:
"Passenger lifts and the internal communication stair are fully glazed and are highly visible from both inside and outside the building." from here http://www.worldbuildingsdirectory.com/project.cfm?id=5127
"
The new internal communication stair feeds directly into the reception area to allow the main staff floor above direct access to the meeting rooms. This aids internal communication." from : http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/home/case-study-elexon-of...
and " Ensure internal communication stairs (eg. stair 65) have handrails installed on both sides, compliant with AS1428.1. "from http://www.rozellevillage.com.au/assets/Development-Document...

There is some more if you look it up in quotes. Not much, I agree, but I think it makes a lot of sense in a socializing way too.


katerina turevich
Netherlands
Local time: 09:41
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Asker: Thanks Katerina. I've had to return the translation, but I gave two options, 'communication staircase' and 'staircase designed for interaction'


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agree  Barend van Zadelhoff: See discussion entries: communicatietrap --> (interne of externe) verbindingstrap --> (internal or external) communication stairs
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Reference: a picture of a communicatietrap

Reference information:
http://s885.photobucket.com/user/Diebe_photo/media/diversen/...

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