The acoustic performance of an office space can have a tremendous impact on worker satisfaction and productivity. Good office acoustics can create a pleasant and comfortable work environment, but poor acoustics can lead to distractions, fatigue and difficulties in communication. But what are “good” acoustics in an office?

A variety of factors come into play and determine how voices and other noises are transmitted throughout an office space and whether they are helpful or just sources of distraction. Partition designs, the placement of sound-absorbing wall and ceiling materials and background noise levels all need to be considered individually and holistically to achieve the desired results.

Whether you are designing a brand new office fit-out or renovating an existing one, we can provide acoustic assessments and recommendations to guide the design towards better meeting the specific communication and productivity needs of your organization.