Why Acoustics Matter in Your Office Space
The benefits of
noise management in office spaces
Noise is a natural
part of office life, but it can become disruptive, frustrating, and
distracting. From office equipment humming and beeping to keyboard clicks and
conversations, a noisy office can become a source of stress, lack of productivity,
and even illness. Here’s how a considered approach to acoustics in office
design can benefit your space:
- Employee wellness – A noisy office is a stressful office,
increasing to higher cortisol levels in our bodies. This causes high blood
pressure, increased heart rate, poor digestion, nausea, blood sugar
imbalances, headaches, muscle tension, and anxiety.
- Productivity – Quiet office spaces are more
productive because they allow us to focus better and for longer periods of
time. This also helps to relieve stress from interruptions and
distractions.
- Privacy – Easy communication is essential in
an office, but without acoustic elements, it’s very difficult to keep
conversations private or limited just to the group concerned. Because the
sound waves travel further and over one another, it means people must talk
louder to be heard, generating even more noise in the space.
How to consider
acoustics when designing your space
The good news is that
noise reducing acoustic elements can be introduced into your office
design that affordably enhance the quality of the space without
detracting from the design itself. Here are some elements to consider:
- Soft furnishings – Soft and padded materials naturally absorb
sound, so it’s a good idea to include upholstered chairs, benches,
cushions, rugs, and sofas in your design. Plants, canvas art, material pin
boards, and curtains also help absorb sound.
- Acoustic panels – These foam pads are designed to
break up and absorb sound waves, muting them and preventing echoes. They
can be installed inside dry walling and in ceiling boards and are a
high-quality option that is perfect to implement in the first stages of
redesigning your office space.
- Break up large spaces – Sound travels easily in large, open
spaces, so you can also choose sound-blocking room dividers to create
smaller, more private office spaces. If you want an open plan space, you
can use acoustic desk dividers instead.
- Sound masking – This works on similar principles to noise
canceling Here, a sound is emitted at a frequency that cancels out the
most common wave frequencies in the office – usually those caused by
office equipment humming and conversation. Because they cancel each other
out, conversations and sounds don’t travel as far in the office space.
Wellness and
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