Creating a Calm and Focused Atmosphere for Childcare Facilities
Calando Panels bring peace and focus to Flagstaff Hill Kindergarten Flagstaff Hill Kindergarten is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. However, excessive noise levels were impacting both educators and children, creating challenges in maintaining focus, regulating transitions, and fostering an engaging indoor play experience. The Challenge Uncontrolled noise can lead […]
New Financial Year, New Sound Goals
Budgeting for improved acoustics in 2025/2026 As the financial year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to take stock and make smart plans for the year ahead. Whether you’re managing a school, an office, a medical centre, or a community space, noise control should be high on your list of priorities. Why? Because […]
Noise absorption vs noise blocking: what’s the difference in noise control?
Not all acoustic solutions are created equal – here’s what you need to know When it comes to managing sound in commercial spaces, there’s often confusion about the difference between absorbing sound and blocking it. Both are essential strategies – yet they serve very different purposes. Let’s break it down, and explore whether noise blocking […]
Preparing for Term 3 and 4 with acoustic design for schools
Creating calm, focused learning environments for the second half of the year As schools across Australia wrap up reports and reflect on the first half of the year, many leadership teams are already thinking ahead. The break between terms is often the best time to plan and implement small upgrades that make a big difference […]
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and the hidden dangers of noise
This Friday the 13th, let’s talk about something truly frightening It’s Friday the 13th! And while tradition suggests you should be on the lookout for sinister creatures or lurking witches, it’s actually more accurate to fear slamming doors or howling winds! That’s because there really is a threat in your workplace every day: noise. Yes, […]
Turn down the volume: how excess noise impacts mental health
From classrooms to hospitals, too much noise can do more harm than you think We live in a constantly buzzing world, with conversations, traffic, phones, machinery, and more all impacting the way we work and live. But when that buzz enters places meant for focus or rest – like classrooms, offices, or hospitals – it […]
Noise control in commercial spaces
A comprehensive guide to solving external noise issues One of the most common challenges in commercial noise control is managing unwanted sound that enters a quiet zone from an external source. Business owners and facility managers frequently report that noise from surrounding areas continues to infiltrate their work environment, despite their best efforts to treat […]
Treating noise at the source for a quieter workplace
5 ways to ensure a better hospital environment As any Nursing Unit Manager in a public hospital will tell you, having a quiet office is so important for completing administrative tasks efficiently. However, even with the door closed, noise from the ward can easily filter into the office – which makes it difficult to concentrate. […]
Acoustic solutions to reduce noise in your open plan office
Clever ways to ensure a more effective, peaceful workspace As anybody who’s worked in one can tell you, a noisy office can be frustrating, affecting workers’ productivity, privacy, and comfort. In open-plan workplaces with multiple areas – such as private offices, a large boardroom, a breakout office, reception, or a spacious kitchen – sound can […]
Why acoustics matter: the power of sound in transforming learning environments
How enhanced acoustics improve life for teachers and students alike Sound plays an important role in everyone’s daily lives; however, too much sound impacts some of us more than others. For example, young children need to be able to hear their educators’ voices clearly in order to learn. That’s why poor acoustics can negatively impact […]