Three main reasons why acoustics are essential in workspaces:
1. Good acoustics promote creativity
A space with good acoustics has room for all conversations and content.
One of the places that promotes creativity and meetings between employees is the “open space” space, which is known for its strength as a space that allows for a comfortable flow of information and sharing. In such a collaborative space, an HR employee brainstorms ideas with a software engineer and the desk becomes a brainstorming area during the lunch break. However, that productive and positive conversation may eventually turn into noise that will disturb other employees in their work, and therefore an appropriate solution is needed. In such cases, acoustic wall partitions are a solution that comes up a lot.
Autex polyester partitions help separate those conversations from the space and still designate a place for them. The partitions not only minimize noise but also help people avoid visual distractions.
PET Cascade Partition2. Good acoustics contribute to a sense of privacy
Good acoustics contribute to creating a sense of privacy for the employee in cases where it is required.
Whether it is presenting a new idea to a client or during an important work conversation with a partner who is abroad. A sense of privacy is not only essential for various functions at work but also reduces stress from the employee and contributes to his personal well-being in the long term.
Allocating private rooms is the most optimal way to give employees the sense of privacy they need, but in many cases this is not possible due to space restrictions. Here too, Otex products can be extremely useful. For example, we can choose one of the different models of floating tiles that we will install above the employee’s workstations.
The acoustic absorption of the tiles prevents reverberation in the space, thus creating a calmer work environment without unnecessary noise.
Horizon PET floating tilesAnother solution is to use acoustic wall coverings. Wall coverings such as acoustic metal or Autex polyester are frequently used in work spaces. Wall coverings allow you to utilize those spaces that remain unused, such as niches and alcoves of various kinds, and turn them into private sitting areas.
3. Good acoustics promote productivity
There are many factors that can disrupt the “flow” of work and reduce productivity. The sound of a constantly ringing phone, a general conversation between colleagues or a noisy printer can impair the quality of work, especially when it comes to spaces with many workstations and many employees.
Noise nuisances do not spare any space and also reach other spaces such as the conference room, where reverberation and the lack of sound absorption require participants to raise their voices to try to be heard. The resulting noise cycle ultimately makes it difficult to conduct the discussion and makes the meeting less effective.
In such cases, we can combine acoustic ceilings of different types, for example, in the study room we choose ceilings with a solid appearance that will be pleasant and “quiet” in appearance. There are many types of ceilings that can be suitable. One of them is the “Soprano” fritted wool ceiling from Nittubo, white and classic and a popular choice for study rooms and offices in general.
Soprano A ceiling
