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SILENT ROOM AND ACOUSTIC SPACES – HOW TO CHOOSE AND EVALUATE QUALITY

WHAT IS A SILENCE SPACE AND ARE ALL THE SAME?

Many of us have heard of the quietest space in the world created by Orfield Laboratories, where the longest time a person has been able to stay is 45 minutes. After a short stay in a room that absorbs 99.9 percent of sound, it becomes unbearable. Of course, this space is not what those who want to introduce quiet or acoustic spaces in offices, public spaces or elsewhere where it is needed. However, this room is a good reflection of how different and efficient the quiet rooms will be!

Today, almost every office furniture manufacturer in their assortment is in a hurry to offer their own interpretation of what a quiet room should be like. And this is quite self-evident, given that a large proportion of companies choose to work in open-plan offices. To reduce the negative impact on employee efficiency, it is important to think about zoning and creating quieter zones. The trump card of some is quality, others – design. Someone combines it all and gives it a design touch, such as complementing the outer wall of an acoustic room with houseplants.

HOW TO UNDERSTAND WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Before buying a quiet room, it is important to understand exactly what you need! Are you looking for a room where you can make calls without interruption? Maybe you still need a room to hold dynamic meetings with colleagues and it is important to isolate yourself from the loudest noises? Is there music in your office every day or is there silence? Maybe you need space for relaxing moments and meetings with clients? There are many different factors that affect what the final product you choose should be.

TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TO CHOOSE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO THINK:

  • How much space is available for acoustic space in your office?
  • How noisy is your office?
  • What is the primary need for acoustic space?
  • Is space needed for individual or group work?
  • Does the room have to be movable or not?
  • What is your budget?

By answering these questions, you will gain a starting point and understand the most important thing – the needs of the office.

ACOUSTIC FURNITURE, SILENCE ROOM OR PANELS – HOW TO CHOOSE?

We often notice that the office premises have spacious rooms, glass walls, large windows and low furniture. This usually results in poor acoustics, increased noise and echo. Unfortunately, this can lead to poorer performance, lower work efficiency and lack of motivation. To combat this, you need to understand what your options and needs are.

If you currently have a limited budget or room size, one of the most affordable solutions is acoustic table partitions and acoustic panels. Acoustic partitions are the easiest to choose, as they do not require a large adaptation of the working environment to the acoustic solution. Depending on the quality and price, partitions of different thicknesses, heights and materials are available. For example, by choosing higher partitions with a higher sound insulation class material, you will be able to separate individual workplaces and significantly reduce noise levels. Free-standing acoustic partitions will also be great for highlighting and demarcating individual rest areas. They will not only improve the acoustics of the room, but also serve as a practical design solution.

If your office has a lot of free walls, including glass walls, or a lot of glass elements, which also separate the meeting rooms, it is recommended to choose acoustic panels. They can be attached to both walls and ceilings. And like acoustic partitions, they are available in different materials and in different price ranges.

If the rooms are more spacious or you want to re-plan the office, acoustic furniture is a good choice. Acoustic furniture is not only sofas or armchairs with specially raised backs and sides, but also specially designed modular solutions, as well as creative design elements, such as the acoustic cone – coffee table. Such areas will be great not only for relaxation, but also for active work in groups.

A ROOM THAT REDUCES NOISE OR IS COMPLETELY INSULATED

Noise-reducing rooms are very practical. They are physically separated by walls, ceilings and doors and are independent rooms. This is a good solution for open-plan offices, where employees do not have the opportunity to find a quieter corner when needed. Their sizes vary from a single room to a room for 8 people. Such rooms are usually equipped with a good ventilation system, lighting and even built-in furniture, if necessary. Such rooms will be ideal for quiet or moderately loud offices, with the aim of creating additional separate areas.

Finally, the most effective solution – quiet rooms. They are designed for maximum noise insulation from both outside and inside. For silence and maximum comfort. Visually, a quiet space may not be much different from a noise-reducing acoustic space. They are most distinguished by the noise reduction level specified in the manufacturer’s specification, which must be taken into account. If possible, it is also advisable to check both rooms. This way you will understand what the biggest difference is. Of course, when checking, you will see not only the differences, but also the quality of the chosen room. The room of silence must be made of very carefully selected and put together materials. The frame and door of the room must ensure maximum sealing and soundproofing.

SILENT ROOM = SAFER ENVIRONMENT

Security and peace. These are the main features that silent rooms, the Czech manufacturer of acoustic solutions SilentLab, should have. Even at this time, when there are so many factors that require special care, SilentLab has made sure that the MICROOFFICE premises are a safe environment for its users. Based on BION ionization, this unique technology adjusts the air and its flow using an efficient ventilation system. The air entering the room of silence is fresh, ionized and disinfected. The neutralization of a wide range of harmful microorganisms is the main benefit of this system.
It is possible to choose one of two air purification systems – one is integrated in all new MICROOFFICE, the other is a separate solution that is compatible with the already installed MICROOFFICE.

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