Acoustics, isn't that a thing about sound?

Acoustics comes from the Greek akoustikos, which means as much as “involving hearing”. According to the Big one by Dale it is 'the way in which sound is distributed and propagated through a room'. In a room with good acoustics, “the music or the spoken word is clearly audible everywhere without distortion,” Van Dale continues. What Van Dale does not mention, but what is very important in good acoustics, is the right balance between hard and soft materials. Of course, it is always important what the purpose of a space is. After all, different requirements are placed on a concert hall than for a lecture hall.

Good acoustics stimulate job satisfaction

In an office space, the importance of good acoustics is great. The success of your organization depends on the performance of your employees. This functioning is largely influenced by the extent to which people can concentrate and the ability to communicate with each other. This in turn is strongly related to the acoustics in the room. Research shows, for example, that good acoustics reduce stress, increase motivation, reduce absenteeism and increase productivity.

Acoustic quality is difficult to determine without measurement

Without measurement, it is difficult to determine the quality of the acoustics. If you're spending every day in the same room, you won't know any better at some point. Only with a acoustic measurement you can objectively determine whether the acoustics need improvement or not.

The number of square meters of open window

During such an acoustic measurement, we work with the Sabine's law. This law includes, among other things, the absorption coefficient and how porous or smooth the surfaces in the room are. The sum of the products of the surfaces of all objects in the room and the absorption coefficient of the materials used are expressed in an area measure: the number of square meters of open window.

Useful tips

Without going too deep into absorption coefficients and porosity, we can immediately give you some useful tips to improve your acoustics. And that does not necessarily mean that you have to carry out a major renovation. On the contrary. With good wall panels, ceiling panels, partitions or furniture, you can greatly improve your acoustics. Tip: While you're at it, you can immediately make your space more visually appealing. Many panels and walls can be supplied with photos, images or beautiful upholstery. This way, you can immediately give your interior the right branding.

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