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Roth Acoustical Associates (RAA)
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Office & Building Noise Control

Office & Building Noise Control

Open office design has been popular for many years and is embraced by owners, interior designers and architects. But, these work environments offer challenges to a productive workforce. Noise created by conversation from the adjoining workstation, the whirring of nearby fax machines, the booming voice from across the office space, and general, ongoing office noise is distracting and annoying. Studies have shown that noise is the number one disturbance in an open office work environment. An open office design should be a balanced approach to meet aesthetic and acoustical goals. The following general guidelines should be considered: Install a highly absorptive acoustical ceiling. Use a furniture system with proper height panels, sound absorption and appropriate sound blocking capabilities. Minimize sound reflective areas. Install a electronic sound masking system to increase background sound in the space. Minimize effects of noisy equipment - locate in remote areas.