All about acoustics.

The ideal environment for anyone who wants to escape the constant stream of stimuli that the current times bring.

For many years, gym teachers have complained about the inadequate acoustics in gymnasiums. Recent research by Fontys Hogescholen has confirmed that the noise level in many gymnasiums is actually too high during gym classes.

Hearing loss is a growing concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. Learn how loud noises can damage your hearing and take steps to protect yourself.

Creativity flourishes with the wide, versatile range of acoustic solutions. Interior designers incorporate these elements into their designs, leading to innovative trends in 2024.

While there are many acoustic solutions available, not all are the same. Acoustic experts have the knowledge and experience to identify the root cause of your problem and provide an effective solution.

In this blog post, we'll discuss the five most common mistakes when designing a professional office podcast studio and how to avoid these pitfalls.

What will the office look like in 2030? It's important to anticipate this because a well-designed workplace not only improves employee well-being, but also increases productivity. Randstad expects a number of trends.

The rise of AI and robots is changing the way we work. While these technologies can make our work more efficient and productive, they can also contribute to noise pollution. This creates a new challenge for acoustics in working environments.

Sustainable acoustics in the office helps to create a healthy work environment. In this blog article, you can read what it takes to achieve sustainable acoustics in the office.

With an acoustic workspace, you can drastically improve the work experience and productivity of your employees. After all, the effect of a noisy environment doesn't lie.

With acoustic wallcoverings, you can improve the acoustic comfort of a room. But how does that work exactly? What options are there to improve your acoustics with wallcoverings too?

With acoustic wall panels, you can improve the acoustics in your building. This will allow your employees to concentrate better and you will be able to understand your customers or guests better.

Acoustic ceiling panels not only give your building or office space a new look, but acoustic ceiling panels also improve acoustics.

Do you want to buy an acoustic partition for the office or another (business) space? Then it is good to know that one partition wall is not the other.

Hybrid employees have different workplace needs! The different roles they perform require different types of spaces.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to reduce outside noises, but you can neutralize the noises. In order to function better and quieter, it is possible to apply white noise...

Speech intelligibility measures how understandable speech is, or the extent to which speech can be understood. This is influenced by clarity, expressiveness, transparency, comprehensibility, clarity, and accuracy.

British researchers had test subjects listen to various sounds and came to the conclusion that sounds such as breaking waves, rustling wind, ticking rain, babbling streams or chirping birds do indeed calm down.

Noise pollution can be very annoying, fortunately you can do something about it with insulation. When it comes to sound insulation, there are two different types of noise sources, namely outside noise and noise from inside...

A more or less repetitive pattern indicates flutter, also known as flutter echo: a long continuous sound of a lot of reverb in a large space. The sound then bounces back and forth for a long time.

Noise pollution is a common problem in offices. And too much noise comes at the expense of concentration and therefore the productivity of your employees. In addition, noise pollution can cause serious health problems.

There is an active method that extinguishes the sound by generating vibrations that exactly counteract the sound vibrations of the noise maker. That is the principle of anti-noise or counteracting.

Many workplaces in the Netherlands do not meet the noise standard. Unnoticed, it can result in stress, dropout, absence and concentration problems. It is therefore wise to have an acoustic measurement carried out at your workplace.

Everyone has experienced it at least once. An enormous reverberation in a room, despite the beautiful decor. It is common in work environments and offices that are decorated with hard materials such as concrete and glass. This is due to sound reflection.

It's in the news a lot: doctors are sounding the alarm because the number of people with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is increasing enormously, partly due to the loud music at festivals and the increasing use of earpods.

There are very good solutions for thoroughly improving the acoustics in existing spaces. But how do you know the right solution for the acoustic problems in your office? In this blog, you can read what's involved.

Hybrid working creates acoustic challenges when it comes to furnishing your office.

Recently, we improved the acoustics in the gymnasiums at Erasmus College Zoetermeer. The acoustic improvements have a huge positive effect! This is not only evident from the enthusiastic reactions of users, but also from the acoustic measurements.

Comfort, control and privacy: this is what employees who return to the office miss the most. As an organization, how can you best meet the needs of employees? To find out, Steelcase interviewed nearly 5,000 employees in 11 countries

Research confirms the importance of working in the office and the influence of the office experience on employee engagement and productivity.

To protect employees against hearing impairment, employers must identify the places and activities where this hazard occurs and take measures.

When furnishing offices, most attention is often paid to meeting, collaborating, consulting and meeting. This is reinforced by the rise of hybrid working. But “concentrated work” in the office also deserves serious attention.

People react to their immediate environment in different ways. It is important to take this into account when setting up your office. There are three ways to respond to your environment: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.

Noise pollution is one of the biggest complaints in the office. This can be due to a number of factors, such as: colleagues talking loudly, clicking on the keyboard, or office equipment (printers, computers) that produce a buzzing sound.

Many organizations opt for “hybrid working”: even after corona, employees are given the opportunity to work from home one or more days a week. To make this possible, a good home workplace and appropriate office design are necessary.

Noise is the biggest culprit when it comes to workplace distractions. Distraction due to annoying noises is often the biggest annoyance for employees. And it also has a negative impact on labour productivity.

A number of work trends, such as location-independent working (often working from home), have gained momentum due to corona, which is why many offices will permanently change their design and function.

To find out how the acoustics are doing at your office, there is a simple (self) test. This self-test works without equipment and gives you a good first impression of the acoustics in the room in question.

Due to poor acoustics and sound quality, many people experience online meetings as tiring and strenuous. Whether you're using Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or another online meetings program, a lot of people run into this.

It can be attractive to lease expenses for office furnishings and acoustics so that you pay a fixed amount per month. We give you three reasons to choose to lease your (acoustic) office adjustments.

Sustainable office design is current for many organizations! It's often associated with sustainable office furniture and energy-efficient equipment. But you can also look further!

Research shows that employees under the age of 25 have a lot of trouble working from home. During the pandemic, there are a lot of things they miss. This includes social connectivity, health, wellbeing and the ability to progress and learn.

The increasing popularity of co-working spaces has significant implications for acoustic design.

The acoustics in sports halls and gymnasiums are often not doing well. For people who use these spaces every day, poor acoustics can lead to serious complaints.

The way of working will change permanently and thus the design of the office environment. The traditional office concept with only basic workstations and meeting rooms is no longer sufficient.

With a foldable, acoustic desk screen, you can create a perfect (temporary) work environment. It protects you from annoying ambient noises and also ensures that you are not visually distracted!

The corona crisis has a lot of influence on the way we work. Working from home has become the standard for many organizations. This means major consequences for the work environment, both at home and in the office.

Entrepreneurs, organizations and companies are responsible for applying the measures and for the health of employees while working. Drafting a corona protocol is a good tool for this. But how do you set that up?

Open offices with large spaces with many workplaces will be converted into spaces with facilities for meetings, meetings and other meetings. With JuuNoo's new wall system, you can quickly create spaces in existing offices.

With Akoesta's new modular system, installing security screens in the office has become child's play. The system consists of special clamps designed to position panels in an upright position.

In order to allow people to work safely in the office, many great solutions have sprouted like mushrooms in the past “corona months”. With exotic names such as cough screen, disinfection dispenser and door handle hook.

Research shows that half of all employees want to continue working from home more when the coronavirus crisis is over. Employers are also increasingly open to this. What does that mean for the function and design of offices?

In the past period, we have gained a lot of experience in making offices and workplaces corona-proof. We have been helping our customers with this since the beginning of the crisis.

Even in times of crisis, it is important to pay attention to the environment. Do you need desk screens? Then choose tempered glass instead of plexiglass.

Are you one of the many Dutch people who currently work from home? In order to work well and effectively from home, a pleasant workplace is very important. With the tips in this article, you can create a pleasant workplace in your own home.

Working in an optimal environment is an important success factor for many organizations and contributes enormously to productivity and happiness at work. But there is more. Read about the effects of a happy space for your organization.

Many articles have already been written about the office garden. It would not be good for employee productivity and it would be bad for concentration. Often based on the writer's own experiences or based on moderate research.

No traffic jams, perfect coffee and you can work undisturbed: working from home sounds ideal at first glance. But how do you make sure you use your time wisely and avoid working inefficiently?

We've compiled an overview of workplace trends for 2020. These trends show how to create a work environment that is tailored to the needs of the modern employee.

Every workplace can be an inspiring workplace that encourages creativity. How? Just like that.

The better your concentration, the better your performance. Unfortunately, the average office environment isn't the ideal place to focus. But there are a number of things you can do yourself that help you focus better on your task.

The Noordhollands Dagblad published a nice article about improving the acoustics in the foyer of theater de Kampanje. We are very proud of our contribution to this great project with great results. This is the article.

Chatting colleagues. Quite cozy at the coffee machine, but not next to your desk. And of course, everyone should be able to call, but should it be so loud? There is no doubt that we are losing working time. What can you do about it?

Without a doubt, we are all familiar with this situation. The acoustics in a catering facility often leave a lot to be desired. This not only applies to restaurants, bars or cafes, but also to hotels.

We now know that poor acoustics are at the expense of our productivity and our health. But what actually is the effect of good acoustics?

Oxford University conducted research and it shows, among other things, that we prefer rest in the workplace over free food. It is remarkable that young people in particular are annoyed by noise.

Happy employees perform better. If the well-being of your employees is so important for your results, it's smart to pay attention to that. But what should you invest in?

According to de Dikke van Dale, acoustics is how sound is distributed and propagated through a space. When it comes to good acoustics, the right balance between hard and soft materials is important.

Poor acoustics can have negative consequences. For example, productivity can decrease because it causes concentration problems and faster fatigue. But what do you do about it?

The open-plan office would lower your productivity and be bad for your mental health. However, there is also good news. According to a study, employees who work in an open-plan office move more than colleagues who work in their own office.

Did you know that good acoustics not only increase comfort and job satisfaction, but also the turnover within your company? Acoustic solutions that reduce noise pollution provide a productivity increase of four to ten percent.

Millennials are no longer just selecting at work itself, but for the total package, including at the workplace.

How hip we are in our big cities with our “post-industrial hotspots”. Here, the sound vibrations between concrete and steel have such free rein that everyone shouts at each other. Hot, hip & happening, but also a true conversation killer.

Whether you're working from home, working in the office for days and nights, being your own boss or working under someone, a nice workplace is essential. It allows you to concentrate on your work, gives you more job satisfaction and makes you more productive.

When people work together for longer periods of time, irritations can become high. What behaviors bother you the most? And what can you do about it?

Did you know, for example, that good acoustics among employees leads to; less stress and absenteeism, higher work productivity, more motivation, job satisfaction and better concentration and communication?

Walk through your company and take a look around as a customer: does he experience the energy and strength of your company? With the right decoration for your office, you can strengthen the organization's brand and image. 3 tips in a row for you.

There are four main ways in which sounds affect us.

It appears that with a few simple interventions, you can enormously improve your workplace (and thus your productivity). We have listed the most important ones for you. We would like to share these with you in the form of 10 practical tips.

How do companies ensure that their employees are more productive? Leesman studied how they valued their work environment in more than 800 buildings with more than 100,000 respondents.

Poor classroom acoustics and noisy students are associated with hearing problems and voice problems. Half of the teachers in secondary education have to talk (too) loud to make themselves heard.