Do you find it hard to concentrate at work due to the sounds in the office being too loud?
Poor acoustics can have a bad impact on your physical as well as mental health. It can cause stress, concentration issues, and a general bad influence on your general well-being. All those noises from Cars, buses, motorcycles, construction sites, music, neighbors, conversations, barking, and meowing, are all sounds that are part of living in big cities.
If you want to learn about what you can do in order to improve acoustics in an office, then this post is for you.
In the first place, let’s discuss how you can improve the acoustics of your office without doing anything in the architecture and of course on a limited budget.
1. Noise-Friendly Flooring
Flooring surfaces like concrete, porcelain, or ceramic could be a cause of the noise that is disturbing your downstairs neighbors. Using carpets is a cost-effective solution for this issue. Engineered hardwood and LVT flooring are other alternatives if you are looking for other options. Ease of maintenance and variety of design options are the benefits while going with the latter option.
2. Sound-Friendly Furniture
Couches, lounge chairs, and wall partitions can all have an impact on the office acoustic. It is a great idea to get sound-friendly furniture in order to control the noise they make.
3. Indoor Plants
Well-placed plants have proven effective in reducing noise levels in an open room settings like living rooms and can greatly reduce unwanted noise inside buildings. Almost all the widely used indoor plants like areca palm, fiddle leaf fig, and ferns are good sound-absorbing plants too.
4. Soft Partitions
A soundproof partition that is portable & sound-absorbing usually made from fabrics like cotton or polyester will do the job
5. Avoid Materials with high Reverberation.
Soft materials will absorb more sound energy. On the other hand, hard surfaces are excellent at reflecting sound; this is known as reverberation. Reducing reverberation will control the echo in your room, and can help you create a peaceful environment.
6. Acoustic Lights
Acoustic Lights are a great way to conquer consistent sound issues. These sound-absorbing lights help cut down on ambient noise, which is often amplified by natural reverb. Acoustic lights are available in different colors and shapes to fit the design of your home.
Final Thoughts
Sound control can help improve our mental and physical health. An acoustical consultant can make professional recommendations based on your individual needs.
Here at DSP Consultants, we provide expert acoustical consultant services for a variety of acoustic cases in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia. We understand all noise control needs are custom, so we provide a full range of acoustical engineering services to accurately and effectively reduce your unwanted sound. We are specialized in airborne & structure-borne sound insulation & impact noise assessment.
