Defining acoustic goals and acoustic requirements at the start of your project will help inform the sound control measures you may need to put in place. Here are a few things to consider:

Define The Purpose Of The Space
What is the primary function of the space? How will sound affect the experience of those using it?

Evaluate Existing Conditions
What factors influence the sounds within the space? Are there connected rooms, an open floorplan, machinery? What is the architecture of the room? How high is the ceiling? Do you need an acoustic ceiling design? How large is the space? Does the room need acoustic panel design, dividers or acoustic partitions?

Consider Room Layout And Design
How will the architecture and proposed design elements influence acoustics? Will there be sound absorbing materials in use, such as ceiling tiles, fabrics, upholstered furniture or carpet? Would the space benefit from the addition of acoustic décor to improve aesthetics and sound reverberation?

Set Acoustic Goals
What is the ideal acoustic experience? Are you looking to avoid overall reverberation and ambient noise, quiet collaborative spaces, or improve speech intelligibility?

Explore Acoustic Solutions
There are many approaches for optimizing the acoustics of a space, including sound absorption, diffusing, blocking, and masking. Sound absorption is our preferred approach.