Workplace · Technical
Office Acoustics: Designing for Focus and Collaboration
A practical guide to controlling noise through layout, construction, finishes and behaviour.
14 min read · Updated 2026-08-01
Where workplace noise comes from.
Where workplace noise comes from. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
Why planning matters before acoustic products are selected.
Why planning matters before acoustic products are selected. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
How ceilings, partitions, furniture and doors affect performance.
How ceilings, partitions, furniture and doors affect performance. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.
The behavioural rules that support good acoustic design.
The behavioural rules that support good acoustic design. This topic should be resolved against the project brief, operating model, site conditions and available investment rather than through a generic rule.
The most reliable decisions come from combining user evidence, technical coordination, cost planning and a clear approval process.