Sustainable noise reduction in the office
The acoustic conditions in the working environment play a decisive role in everyday office life. Noise not only weakens focus and concentration, but can also cause stress and affect the health of employees. So there is no question that noise in the office need to be limited - an essential prerequisite for a productive and healthy working environment.
In an office, there are many noise sources: from phone calls and conversations between colleagues to the clattering of keyboards and rustling of paper right through to background noises from air conditioning systems or printers. All these noises add up and can lead to a high noise level across the entire space, which tends to have a negative impact on the well-being and performance of all employees.
Studies have shown that high noise pollution levels in the office can lead to a reduction in productivity by up to 66%. In addition, the risk of health problems such as headaches, cardiovascular disorders and mental issues increases. It is therefore crucial to reduce noise in the office in order to provide employees with a healthy and performance-enhancing working environment.
The good news is that there are a whole range of effective solutions for minimizing the noise level in the office. At soniflex, we will help you identify the specific sources of noise and suggest appropriate measures to lower the noise level so that your office offers an attractive working environment for the long term.
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Installation
On request, nearly all our products can be delivered with self-adhesive rear faces, enabling easy, clean and time-saving installation – perfect for retrofit applications in rooms that are already in use.
Noise control
Thanks to their open-cell structure, our noise protection materials absorb sound waves and effectively attenuate bothering noise. A satisfactory result can already be achieved by lining 30 to 50 % of the ceiling and wall surfaces.
Fire protection
Many of our noise-control products are classified as flame-retardant according to DIN 4102 or DIN EN 13501. Please contact your local authorities in advance for information about the required fire protection class.
First step towards noise control: Identify noise sources in the office
To effectively reduce noise in your office, it is important to identify and understand the individual noise sources. An office has many potential sources of noise, and the specific acoustic problems may vary from one room to the next. Here are some of the most common noise sources:
Conversations: In an open-plan office, a conversation between two colleagues may bother or distract other employees. Phone or video calls held close by can also contribute to the background noise that will distract employees from your own work, whether they are aware of it or not.Office equipment: Printers and copiers often emit loud noises that can prove rather disruptive. Computers (especially keyboard clattering) and air conditioning systems also contribute to excessive overall noise levels in the workplace.
External noise: Sometimes the noise doesn't come from the office itself or from loud equipment, but from the outside: Traffic sounds, noise from construction sites or even from neighboring offices or buildings may contribute to an acoustically overburdened working environment.
Identifying the sources of noise is the first step in developing an effective strategy for noise reduction in the office. Once the noise sources have been identified, targeted measures can be taken to minimize noise and create a more pleasant working ambiance in the office.
Basic strategies for noise reduction
Once the potential sources of noise in the office have been identified, the first targeted noise reduction measures can be implemented to make it easier for employees to focus on their tasks. There are a range of approaches that will produce different results depending on the situation. Here are some general measures that you can use to reduce office noise:
Adapting the office layout: Often a simple redesign of the office layout, such as repositioning some of the desks or using soni ROOM DIVIDER to separate individual workstations, can contribute to reducing noise levels.Optimum placement of office equipment: Noisy office equipment such as printers or photocopiers should be placed as far away from workstations as possible. Alternatively, an acoustic enclosure can be built around the appliance to dampen the noise of the fan etc.
Rules for communication: Introducing rules for a less noisy office, such as speaking quietly, using earphones during video conferences or holding meetings in separate rooms, can also be helpful.
Use of sound-conditioning materials: The use of noise-control materials can help minimize reverberation and thus improve the acoustic conditions in the room. For this purpose, various products are available, from sound-absorbing wall and ceiling panels to sound-dampening partition walls.
When it comes to measures against excessive noise in the office, the aim is to mitigate the transmission of sound and limit reverberation, which can be achieved in particular through the application of noise-attenuating materials. The use of sound-conditioning products from soniflex, which have been specially developed for the acoustic optimization of offices, can make a significant contribution to noise reduction.
Sustainably reduce noise in the office: Solutions from soniflex
soniflex offers a range of solutions specifically designed to minimize noise in the office and create a more pleasant working environment. Here are some of our products and how they can help make your office quieter:
Ceiling and wall absorbers: Our soni PROTECT acoustic panels are highly sound-absorbing and can be fixed to ceilings and walls. They significantly lower the reverberation time and create pleasant acoustic conditions in indoor spaces.soni DESK PARTITION and soni ROOM DIVIDER: These elements will not only minimize noise in the office, but also create more privacy, which increases your employees’ sense of well-being and hence their motivation.
soni CUBE seating cubes: These stylish cubes not only enhance your office space visually and acoustically, but also offer excellent seating comfort and are particularly suitable as sound-absorbing furnishings in waiting or recreation rooms and similar areas.
Our soni PICTURE acoustic pictures, too, have a double function: They enhance the office’s interior design AND effectively reduce the noise level.
With our geometric shapes soni CIRCLE and soni HEXAGON, you can embellish any office wall with an attractive pattern that will at the same time improve the acoustic conditions in the room.
Our sound-absorbing materials will blend harmoniously into your office’s layout and design and create a pleasantly quiet working ambiance where your employees will feel comfortable - thanks to optimized room acoustics and improved speech intelligibility. Noise-control products from soniflex effectively reduce sound levels and create a productive and healthy working environment in the office.
With soniflex, you have an experienced partner at your side who will help you successfully tackle the noise challenges in your office. Contact us today to find out how we can help you reduce the noise level in your office.