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Separate sources and listeners
Identify conversations, calls, equipment and movement that may disturb focused work. Start with zoning before asking a single finish or furniture item to solve every sound issue.
Next idea ↓QUICK READ / SOUND & CONCENTRATION
The crucial role of acoustics in office design.
Plan for the sound of the working day.
Three ideas to take into your workplace conversation.
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Distinguish absorption from isolation
Reducing reverberation inside a room is different from stopping sound travelling between rooms. Ask an acoustic specialist which problem needs solving and what performance is appropriate.
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Coordinate the small gaps
Doors, glazing, ceilings and service penetrations can affect the final result. Review the assembled room and its connections rather than relying on one product rating.
Put it in your brief ↗A PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY
Before you decide.
- Map noisy and quiet activities.
- Describe the required privacy in plain language.
- Check details and performance with a specialist.
LET’S MAKE SPACE
Start your project brief ↗Your next chapter starts here.
Tell us what you want your workplace to make possible.