The importance of acoustics in a building

Unfortunately, not all buildings and office buildings are necessarily designed to improve our sound experience. Since sound circulates everywhere around us, so does unwanted noise.

Take acoustics into account from the start

Why should architects, designers and builders take acoustics into account from day one?

In the 1970s, researchers studying the noise level in New York discovered that in some buildings the traffic noise was so loud that it was as if a vacuum cleaner was operating continuously. This noise pollution impacted people up to the eighth floor!

Design for experience and not just for aesthetics

To understand the importance of designing a building by taking the user experience, imagine a business executive.

What do they want? Let their premises be beautiful, of course. But the productivity and for employees also occupy a special place. There is scientific evidence that sound can affect the employee productivity. So why are there so many poorly designed buildings?

On the one hand, great opportunities lie in budget can block. If the budget is limited, the architect can ignore the acoustic problems to get to the point. There is also the concern of incomprehension or lack of knowledge in relation to the importance of soundproofing.

If your building was not designed taking soundproofing into account, many solutions exist to improve acoustics and reduce noise pollution in offices: acoustic foam, acoustic ceiling tiles, carpet, dividing walls…

Combining aesthetics and experience

The best way to resolve acoustics issues is to start with architecture design. Room layout plays a major role and flat surfaces can create reverberation problems. The integration of soundproof materials in your design will improve the experience of the room from the start and eliminate the need for renovation work afterwards.

The building industry has come a long way over the years. A major improvement noted is the increase in the number of environmentally friendly buildings. Many manufacturers take the materials they use very seriously.