Ever finished a project and thought you were done—only to get that call back down the line about the acoustics? Or maybe, you weren’t in charge of the initial project but your client has had enough of the echoey clamour of their workplace and the distracted employees.
Sometimes even when a build goes to plan and everything’s built to spec, the acoustics aren’t right, and it only becomes evident when the staff are settled in or customers walk through the doors. But fixing it doesn’t have to mean tearing down walls. Here’s a few office acoustic solutions to address the common reasons you might be returning to retrofit a space.
ABCD of acoustics
When it comes to troubleshooting acoustics, your best bet is to return to the basics with the ABCD of acoustics:
- Absorption: incorporate materials that absorb or soak up the soundwaves rather than reflect it back
- Blocking: create barriers between areas to reduce sound travelling through the open space
- Cover: use a background cover sound to mask discernible sounds – aka white noise
- Diffusion: scatter the soundwaves over a large area to reduce the intensity of noises
At Ceilings By Design, we can help you with the first two. Chances are, if you choose the right products to cover the A and B, C and D should automatically be resolved.
Office acoustic solutions to common issues
Partition walls with flanking noise above the ceiling
This is a common issue that can undermine the privacy between rooms. To absorb the sound, consider installing sound blankets and acoustic insulation.
Office ambient noise from crowded, open-plan spaces
Open-plan offices are notorious for their poor acoustics, but the right materials can make noisy desk areas into havens of productivity.
Autex Vicinity and Cove are desk screens that block out ambient noise and wandering eyes from neighbouring colleagues.
Autex Cascade is an acoustic, hanging screen with artistic cut outs.
Hard surface finishes
Reflective surfaces like stone, concrete, and bare walls create a harsh acoustic environment. Soften these with:
- Autex Quietspace with Vertiface
- Autex Cube
- Autex Acoustic Timer
- Autex Custom Print
The best part is all of these options have dozens of colour and pattern options, so you’re free to keep it simple with neutrals or have some fun with vibrant hues.
Choose Ceilings By Design to supply your office acoustic solutions
At Ceilings By Design, we specialise in top-tier office acoustic solutions that tackle even the most challenging noise issues effectively. Our expert team is on hand to guide you through selecting and installing the best products that ensure you don’t get a second call back.
Contact Ceilings By Design today for expert help and the best solutions on the market.
