Calming down in the office -
with acoustic solutions
20.03.2023
The office can be a noisy place - the larger the office, the louder the noise level. This is especially true for open-plan offices, but even a few people can make a lot of noise. Surely you know someone who entertains the whole department with their loud organ (if not, it's probably you).
Cool, calm and collected
In order to work productively and effectively in the office despite the background noise, there are a few tricks. The magic keyword here is: Acoustic solution. The good news is that a suitable solution exists for every office, every room size and every budget.
Let's start from the beginning. Basically, there are different ways you can bring quiet to the box. Because let's get one thing straight: Your colleagues will certainly not let you tell them anything. Complaining and giving your neighbor angry looks while holding a finger to your mouth will make a difference in the short term at most. So the important thing is to get to the root of the problem and upgrade your office professionally.
The All-rounder
The true all-round carefree package among acoustic solutions is definitely the telephone box. Its application possibilities are as diverse as its names: Office Cube, room-in-room solution, telephone booth - you name it. Behind them are soundproofed retreats that have been specially developed for everyday working life.
Several times a day, the telephone booths come to the rescue. Confidential employee discussions can be held there, as can sensitive telephone conferences. The boxes differ in design, quality, price and material, but basically ensure that you get an oasis-like place of refuge. If you sit inside the box, background noise is muffled, making it easier to understand on the phone or work on a complicated task. Standing outside, it is impossible to hardly possible to follow the conversations inside the box.
Many Office Cubes have a modern and timeless design and therefore fit perfectly into any office. With most suppliers, you have many options to assemble the boxes individually. You are free to decide on lighting, ventilation, equipment and color combinations.
Concentrated work and telephone calls in noise-canceling telephone boxes
Sensitive employee discussions or short brainstorming sessions become possible even in open-plan offices
The Classic
In many offices, they are already part of the standard repertoire - acoustic walls that are attached to the desk. The acoustic walls simultaneously serve as privacy screens and noise dampers. Acoustic walls can often be quickly and easily attached to the desk using clamps, but there are also variants that are screwed on. Everyone can decide according to their own taste. The same applies to the material and color, as there are many options here as well.
The classic acoustic walls are of course also available as free-standing room elements. You are certainly familiar with these from movies and television, if not from your office. Individual walls can be easily moved and shifted, making them especially practical for an agile work environment. Just carry the wall to your spot when you want to shield yourself (we promise: everyone will notice you want your quiet). Or leave the walls in well-placed locations around the office to effectively block out the general noise level.
The Specialist
Stealthy, silent and quiet - and cozy at the same time? That works perfectly with so-called acoustic furniture. Never heard of them? No problem, that's what we're here for. Acoustic furniture is characterized - as the name suggests - by the fact that it serves two functions at the same time: Piece of furniture and acoustic element.
For example, armchairs, benches and sofas with high back elements are becoming increasingly popular in offices. But tables with acoustic columns have also been on the rise recently. This furniture has the great advantage of serving as small resting places and retreats in the office. On the one hand, the high backrests function well as privacy screens, meaning you won't be drawn into unwanted conversations by colleagues walking by. On the other hand, the backrests absorb noise and allow you to briefly clear your head, hold small team meetings or make phone calls.
Of course, acoustic furniture doesn't provide the same level of soundproofing as a phone box, but sometimes that's not necessary. Just grab your laptop and retire to a sofa with acoustic protection. You'll see - it's completely different from working at your desk. Acoustic furniture is also perfect for brainstorming sessions with a few colleagues - you won't disturb anyone with your conversations and no one will disturb you back. Win-Win!
Acoustic elements integrated into tables and seating are in vogue - and rightly so, because they improve the room climate and are functional
With table or without, colorful or monochrome - acoustic furniture can be individually assembled to fit perfectly in your office
Sustainability also plays a key role in acoustics
Did you know? Many acoustic solutions today are made of sustainable material. This is because PET made from recycled plastic bottles is perfect for producing so-called PET felt. This PET felt has very good sound insulation properties and absorbs medium- to high-frequency noise in the office. This is doubly great because it conserves resources, reduces waste and creates a complete circular economy.
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