Office systems with shape memory materials

An office system comprising:

• a first component;
• a second component moveable relative to the first component;
• a distance and/or force multiplier disposed between and coupled to the first and second components, wherein the distance and/or force multiplier comprises a shape memory material, wherein the shape memory material is contractible between at least a non-energized state and an energized state in response to an application of energy, and wherein the distance and/or force multiplier moves the second component relative to the first component when the shape memory material is contracted to the energized state.

A seating structure comprising:

• a first component;
• a second component moveable relative to the first component;
• a distance and/or force multiplier disposed between and coupled to the first and second components, wherein the distance and/or force multiplier comprises a shape memory material, wherein the shape memory material is contractible between at least a non-energized state and an energized state in response to an application of energy, and wherein the distance and/or force multiplier moves the second component relative to the first component when the shape memory material is contracted to the energized state.