You probably didn't know these facts about sound

There are four main ways in which sounds affect us. First, there are the physical effects. In response to sudden, loud noises, for example, our body produces the stress hormone cortisol. But especially in a positive way, sound can also have a calming effect. The sound of the sea, for example, has a frequency of about twelve sound vibrations per minute, which is the same frequency of our breathing when we sleep. Exactly the reason why most people find this calming. Sounds also affect your breathing, heart rate and brain waves. Then there is the psychological influence. Music, for example, often responds to our emotions.

The third influence is cognitive. Just try listening to two people at the same time, that's not possible. And our productivity drops by as much as 66% in a noisy space. If you work in a quiet environment, you will soon be about three times more productive than in a place with annoying noises. Finally, noise influences our behavior. Simply put, we prefer to avoid annoying noises and find nice sounds.

And that last part is exactly our mission at Akoesta. Whether it's your living room, workplace, restaurant or lecture hall. We believe you should feel comfortable everywhere. And good acoustics are just part of that. Of course, we ourselves are very enthusiastic about this topic and can talk about it endlessly. That's why we started blogging. To share our knowledge, tips and experiences with you. Whether we can play a role in that or not, we just hope to convince you of the need for pleasant acoustics in a fun way.