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How an Acoustics Professional adds Value to a Workplace Design

Office Acoustics: From Echo to Focus

Glass boardrooms and open plans amplify more than ideas—they amplify noise. In this episode, acoustic specialist Daniel Natali explains why Office Acoustics is the fastest way to slash distraction and fuel hybrid productivity. Studies show staff distraction drops 35 % when RT60 is kept below 0.6 s in open offices. konnectus.com.au

Office Acoustics Checklist

  1. Target RT60 ≤ 0.5 s in meeting rooms; ≤ 0.6 s in open zones. konnectus.com.au

  2. Absorptive finishes balance—use 50 % soft + 50 % hard surfaces for predictable results. konnectus.com.au

  3. High-CRI beam-forming combo—pair tuned ceilings with beam-forming mics for 40 % clearer calls.

  4. Invisible treatments—perforated gypsum, printed art panels, micro-slit timber keep aesthetics intact.

  5. Compliance path—align with WELL v2 “Sound-Reducing Surfaces” and ISO 3382 for documentation. standard.wellcertified.comISO

 

Why Office Acoustics Pays Off

  • Speed & clarity: video calls gain up to 40 % speech intelligibility once reverberation is under control.

  • Well-being ROI: quieter spaces lower cortisol and entice staff back on collaboration days.

  • Future-proof: a documented spec simplifies global roll-outs and avoids “dead room” over-treatment.

 

Quick-Win Resources (Internal)

Resource Link
Solving Room Acoustics vs Buying Expensive Tech https://www.konnectus.com.au/solving-room-acoustics-instead-of-buying-expensive-av-tech/ konnectus.com.au
How Meeting-Room Finishes Affect Acoustics https://www.konnectus.com.au/how-meeting-room-finishes-affect-acoustics/ konnectus.com.au
Optimise Your AV in a Room with Poor Acoustics https://www.konnectus.com.au/optimise-your-av-in-a-room-with-poor-acoustics/ konnectus.com.au
Konnectus AV Consulting Services – strategy → design → delivery https://www.konnectus.com.au/services/

 

 

Further Reading (External)

Topic Direct resource
WELL v2 – Sound-Reducing Surfaces https://standard.wellcertified.com/v2/comfort/sound-reducing-surfaces standard.wellcertified.com
ISO 3382-2 – Reverberation Time Standard https://www.iso.org/standard/36201.html ISO

 

 

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