Acoustic design

El ruido en la oficina, sobre todo en grandes espacios diáfanos, puede dificultar a menudo la productividad laboral. Para algunos empleados, el ruido puede ser un irritante leve. Para otros, puede ser una fuente de estrés, tener efectos nocivos y afectar negativamente al estado de ánimo.  La vuelta a la oficina de un número cada vez mayor de empleados -a raíz de Covid-19- es una oportunidad para que los empresarios reflexionen sobre el diseño y la configuración de los espacios de oficina. Entre los ruidos de oficina más molestos figuran desde las conversaciones hasta el tecleo en voz alta. Una forma de minimizar el ruido es introducir tratamientos acústicos, como paneles f... Más

FabriTRAK® is an exceptional fire-retardant rigid vinyl framework that provides a method for using textiles such as fabric, felt, leather, silk and vinyl, as an interior finish for walls and ceilings. Acoustic System for Walls & CeilingsFabriTRAK® established itself early on by creating a framework, known as 'trak', that is manufactured from a unique blend of polymers and fire-retardant additives tested to virtually no VOC emissions. The FabriTRAK® System incorporates over 50 profiles of wall and ceiling trak, infill and fabric, and is designed to reduce Hertz levels (noise), enhance speech clarity and privacy, and provide an excellent articulation index, all while allowing designers total creativity in an interior space.... Más

Designed by Henning Larsen, the new Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) building combines the highly flexible, acoustically sophisticated Shaw Auditorium with bright, generous social spaces. The result is a ‘living room’ for the campus community and a world-class venue for Hong Kong. Kris Provoost On its open, elevated site, the bold curving form of the auditorium stands on the hillside, signalling the dynamic artistic and cultural activities that take place within. With no designated front or back, the building is welcomes visitors from all side whiles its elliptical form directs a natural pedestrian flow. The circular form appears as three concentric white rings, interspersed with glazing that allows f... Más

A project by FRES architectes, the New Comédie is conceived not only as a place of theatrical performance but also as a centre of creation that brings different aspects of the theatre profession together under one roof. yves-andre.ch In addition to two halls for performance, the centre also features large construction workshops that are hyper-functional yet uniquely expressive.  yves-andre.ch The building accommodates different yet complementary halls. The larger hall can be seen as an extension of the European theatre with its Italian style and established front stage-hall relationship. The interior is lined with a folded and faceted origami-like skin designed to accommodate the acoustic and light devices specified... Más

Established in 2002, the Amar-Franses & Foster-Jenkins Trust provides scholarships,  bursaries, and more recently subsidized rent and high-quality accommodation to post-graduate students in the arts and sciences. In their latest undertaking, the Trust appointed Selencky Parsons to convert a large, detached dwelling within a North London conversation area into post-graduate student accommodation, complete with an opera rehearsal space in the rear garden. Richard Chivers Called Bravura, the dwelling is the Trust’s first acquired property for transformation. The existing house, dating from the beginning of the twentieth century, was in poor condition although it did retain some of its distinctive arts and crafts features s... Más

In Floda, Sweden, the Equmenia Church is a modern gathering space with a welcoming atmosphere that responds to the local urban context. Designed to accommodate its 300 members, the new building by Kaminsky Arkitektur also functions as a conference and lecture hall and is further attached to Garveriet, a mixed-use building with a popular sustainable restaurant and bakery. James Silverman & Jan Töve The large church hall is carefully designed acoustically using timber elements to achieve a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. Furthermore, wood is a sustainable choice as a building material due to its low carbon footprint and durability. James Silverman & Jan Töve ‘Wood has been an important material thro... Más

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Science is a new state-of-the-art performance venue in Lubbock, Texas designed by Diamond Schmitt in association with Lubbock architects Parkhill and MWM Architects. Casey Dunn The birthplace of iconic musician Buddy Holly, Lubbock is now also home to West Texas’ largest dedicated performance venue, which brings together under one roof the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra and Lubbock Ballet, as well as the Lubbock Independent School District and a variety of professional touring music and theatre production groups. Casey Dunn This landmark designation grew from community needs and is inspired by the physical and cultural landscape of Lubbock. The modern facade draws from the prismatic... Más

The Panyaden International School in Thailand identifies academic excellence along with closeness to nature as its key trademarks. Following these principles, Chiangmai Life Architects (CLA) undertook the design of several new buildings for the school that integrate natural building materials with contemporary design and modern engineering knowledge. Markus Roselieb The new buildings comprise a science lab core in addition to a new music centre. CLA specified natural materials including bamboo structure, rammed earth and adobe bricks in organic design forms that help to integrate the new buildings with their surroundings. Markus Roselieb The new science centre consists of 3 lab rooms, for chemistry, physics and biology respectiv... Más

milleforma design and manufacture acoustic decorative wall panels for improving living and working environments using natural raw materials. Made from cotton linters and mixed with high quality clay residues, milleforma provide a solution that is environmentally friendly whilst providing a more natural look and feel using only natural earth pigments to colour the finished product. This process allows shades which are never identically repeated, adding uniqueness and a greater connection with nature to each individual panel. The Rettangolo 60 shapes are a marriage between material simplicity, customisable design and a focus on nature and sustainability. They are available in various colours, for wall and ceiling installation to create envi... Más

Quadrato 8 is decorative wall-coverings in a natural material, composed by cotton linters and clays realized through a handcrafted manufacturing process. The interaction between nature and innovation is the basis for the design of the finished product. We consciously use natural materials, raw and from recovery, working them in an innovative way fully respecting nature, mixing up handcrafted traditional processes with new technologies. Quadrato 8 acoustic tiles can be directly recycled and used to produce new panels at the end of the products life, reinforcing their focus on sustainability. These acoustic panels are not just highly functional – but aesthetically versatile. the tiles are made to mix and match to create a completely b... Más

milleforma produces and commercializes acoustic decorative wall-coverings in a natural material, composed by cotton linters and clays, completely plastic free, realized through a handcrafted manufacturing process. They are wall and ceiling covering tiles, made entirely of natural material. we propose 4 shapes available in 28 colors that can be joined together to create figures with very different aesthetic effects. We have created a series of shapes that together create a basic unit MODULO: a square of 59 cm. The rotation, the phase shift of the base unit and the different coloring creates surprising graphic effects. It is possible to choose between many different modules for the creation of predefined graphic patterns. Our patterns are des... Más

Green Blade Acoustic Panels are performant sustainable acoustic solutions. FibandCo offer a wide range of acoustic solutions, each with their own acoustic performance. All of the Green Blade acoustic solutions have been professionally tested in a Europe laboratory for acoustics. Solutions possess an NRC value ranging from 60 to 90% and can be implemented on walls, ceilings or partition walls. Más

Poly Max polyester acoustical panels are non-allergenic, non-toxic, fungal-resistant, and do not contain chemical irritants or formaldehyde. Decorative and tackable, apply the acoustical panels to ceilings and walls to tame echo and reverberation. Available in a variety of colors or printed with custom graphics to blend into any decor. Material: 100% polyester (60% PET-recycled fiber, 40% PET-virgin fiber). Poly Max passes the CDPH V1.2 test standard for low VOC emissions and can contribute to LEED V4.1 EQ Credit: Low-Emitting Materials.   ApplicationsSchools and civic centers (gymnasiums, classrooms, auditoriums, music practice and band rooms), restaurants and bars, sports and entertainment venues, convention centers, houses of wors... Más