Room acoustics – an invisible force

Although room acoustics may be physically invisible, their impact is clearly perceptible and has a considerable influence on our physical and mental well-being. Due to their complexity, room acoustics require a great deal of explanation and experience.

As a fascinating aspect of sound theory, room acoustics deals with the effects of the structural conditions of a room on the sound events that take place there. At apn^® we go one step further and link this concept with the personal interaction of people with space.

Poorly designed room acoustics can significantly impair the concentration and communication skills of the people in the room and increase the stress factor. Every room is different and every space used and every company has its own acoustic requirements profile. Our aim is to match each room acoustically to its intended use.

We therefore focus on speech intelligibility and limiting the reverberation time as key parameters. The aim is to find the right balance between room attenuation (absorption) and diffusivity (dispersion) of the sound.

In large, open office spaces, for example, a higher basic attenuation is required. But diffusivity and shielding are even more important. The direct sound is captured and attenuated by acoustic room partitioning elements. At the same time, overdamping must be avoided at all costs, as otherwise other noises such as keyboard clatter will be transmitted too clearly.

The earlier we are involved in the planning or development process, the easier it is to create an acoustically balanced atmosphere. As the concepts of usage profiles, interiors and acoustics are seamlessly interlinked during a space revitalization, we can identify acoustic obstacles at an early stage and avoid complex and costly optimization measures later on.

At apn^®, we pride ourselves on providing customized room acoustics solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Contact us today to find out more about this invisibly powerful measure!