Wellbeing at work is not only about ergonomics and daylight. Acoustic comfort shapes focus, communication quality, and employee experience. In open and hybrid layouts, combining acoustic insulation (between rooms/zones) and sound absorption (within a room) is key to sustainable performance.
Why acoustics matter for wellbeing
- Lower cognitive load: reduced reverberation improves speech intelligibility.
- Better focus: fewer speech masking effects and micro-interruptions.
- Clearer collaboration: crisper meetings and video calls.
- Employer attractiveness: workplaces perceived as high-quality environments.
Basics: insulation vs reverberation
Insulation: limit transmission between rooms, floors, and quiet zones (meeting rooms, phone booths, focus areas). Explore our systems including Phonotech DK, VR, PH.
Absorption: reduce echo and RT within rooms (open plans, meeting rooms, lobby areas). See sound absorption.
Quick wins for offices
- Treat speech zones: target a suitable RT in meeting rooms and focus pods.
- First reflections: treat ceilings above tables and nearby wall panels.
- Circulation control: mitigate reverberation in corridors and reception areas.
- Dedicated focus spaces: combine insulated partitions and in-room absorption.
Use cases & references
Browse our projects and case collections for inspiration.
Go further
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