Office Noise Cancellation - Sound Solutions to Improve Work
05/04/2022
Whether working from home, the office, or hybrid of the two, we all need a space where we can work productively — free of noisy distractions. Ringing phones, barking dogs, loud Zoom calls and shouting kids all make it difficult to concentrate and complete day-to-day tasks.
The research is clear—we perform better when conditions are quiet. A study by the British Journal of Psychology found that if you can hear someone talking while you are reading or writing, your productivity falls by up to 66 percent.
Acoustics in open concept offices
The rise of open concept offices offers more natural light, collaboration, and cost savings, but they greatly sacrifice noise levels and privacy. More than half of employees in a U.K. study said they were reluctant to speak about a confidential, business-sensitive, or personal issue at work for fear of being overheard, and 45 percent reported they feel anxious about overhearing something they shouldn’t. We may now be seeing a shift away from open concept offices. A U.S. study of 40,000 office workers found there was no evidence that open plan offices offered benefits over closed alternatives.
Noise distractions don’t stop for the many millions of Americans working at home. There may not be noisy colleagues around, but there could be loud neighbors, noisy traffic, distractions from other people in the house, noisy HVAC systems, televisions or devices that are too loud and the occasional barking dog.
Improve office acoustics with Knauf Insulation
Wall partitions, plants, rugs, and couches will all help absorb noise. However the most effective option for office noise reduction is by installing sound insulation. The fiberglass structure of Knauf Insulation is highly effective at absorbing sound and is available in a variety of thicknesses. We offer sound control solutions that can improve acoustics in office spaces — from the ceilings and floors, to walls, HVAC ducts and more.
Office acoustic panels
One of the most cost-effective ways to reduce excess noise is to hang acoustic panels on one or more walls in your home office. Knauf’s 2’ x 2’ acoustic panels can easily be added to a home office, theater room, nursery or any space to soften hard surfaces, reduce noise and minimize echoing. With five standard fabric choices, the panels also add a clean, modern appearance to any room.
No matter where the work takes place, a private and quiet workspace will lead to happier, healthier and more productive employees.
