How to solve the problem of a noisy office

Acoustic solutions to overcome noisy work conversations In an office, noise can come from all kinds of sources: Air conditioning Printers Mobile and office phones, and in particular Colleagues’ conversations. In fact, many studies show that the most destructive sound in an office is other people’s conversations. This is because noisy environments only worsen over […]

Office space gains improved acoustics and aesthetics

Calando Panels add visual interest as well as functionality “Looks great! The installer was great. There’s not as much echo… it’s made it look better. We had big blank walls, so we’ve now essentially got some art.” – Bendigo Bank team member The challenge The team at Bendigo Bank – one of Australia’s leading innovative, […]

Reducing reverberation in a learning and lifestyle facility

Endeavour Foundation enjoys improved acoustics “The worst part about going to work was how noisy the areas were – especially the dining area. We had to hide in the pantry to talk to each other.” – Endeavour Foundation Employee The Endeavour Foundation is a for-purpose organisation supporting people with an intellectual disability. Their Toowoomba Learning […]

Improving the video calling experience with acoustic solutions

Reverberation minimised with decorative soundproofing In the last couple of years, Zoom meetings have become our lifeline. And that means the video calls’ audio quality has to be 100% to avoid miscommunication, frustration, and ultimately exhaustion. The challenge Our client BMA Coal was experiencing what many of us have in recent times: a severe echo […]

Improving acoustics and aesthetics for a historic pub

How the Hotel Hinchinbrook customised our Calando Panels What do you do when you invest in a piece of local history, only to discover one of the many communal spaces is a bit too noisy for a comfortable conversation? You contact Avenue Interior Systems! The challenge Affectionately known to locals as “The Brook”, Hotel Hinchinbrook […]

How our team solved a school’s noise issue in a multi-purpose pavilion

How Avenue Interior Systems helped Chinchilla Christian College fix their multi-purpose pavilion’s reverberation with Calando Panel The Challenge Chinchilla Christian College’s multi-purpose pavilion is a space used for various gatherings and outdoor play. But due to the hard tin and concrete surfaces of the pavilion, any activity created an echo that made the space very […]

Preventing hearing damage for our children

How to improve hospitality and classroom acoustics We love our children, and we want to give them every advantage in life possible. But what if some of the ways we are trying to help them could be hindering them? Seemingly harmless activities – like taking your kids for a babycino, or even sending them to […]

How can venues deal with the noise of many people in a space?

Understanding the Lombard Effect At Avenue we rarely “get technical” in our educational pieces. We prefer to keep them light and informative! But today, we are taking it right back to the early 20th century to talk about the Lombard Effect: how it creates noise in a space, and how its discovery has led to […]

Solutions for that noisy co-worker

How to solve the challenges of working in an open office “Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo…. Who is singing along with me? Don’t deny it – most of you are humming along, potentially annoying a co-worker or two. It’s okay – I do it practically every day! But if you sit next […]

How to overcome excessive noise in cultural centres

Solutions to improve venue acoustics Designed to host a wide range of events, from markets and training days to concerts and weddings, cultural centres tend to be large, open spaces. They are often designed specifically to generate income for a council or private investor by hiring the space out to the community. Many centres are […]