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Acoustics

Creating acoustical comfort in the built environment is our passion; we believe that getting the interior acoustic ‘feeling’ right is a key ingredient of good design.

People interact powerfully with sound; it can enhance their performance, happiness and sense of well being, conversely a poor acoustic environment can lead to discomfort, loss of concentration, stress, anxiety and disadvantages people with English as a second language and those with hearing impairments.

We recommend that significant projects employ the professional services of a registered acoustical consultant.

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Reverberation Control

A major cause of discomfort in buildings is excessive reverberant noise caused by hard reflective surfaces such as painted plasterboard, concrete, ceramic, wood flooring, plastics and glass.

Classroom Acoustics

It is vital that classroom learning environments have optimal acoustics for ease of listening and good intelligibility for all students.

Office Acoustics

Offices require good control of reverberation to eliminate excessive reflections for improved privacy and comfort. Closed plan office with partitions terminating at the ceiling line will require high STC ceiling panels for room to room privacy.

Geometry and Placement of Acoustical Treatment

The positioning of sound absorbing finishes has a great bearing on the effectiveness of the acoustic properties. Incorrect placement can reveal and accentuate unwanted sounds.