To quote from the Viatechnik article ‘The Agility Factor in The Post-COVID Environment,’ “There has been a fundamental shift in how human beings live, work and play.” We cannot move forward and pretend 2020 never happened. Although it is commonplace to hear people talk about the anticipated “post COVID” world or more frequently, the “new […]
The world is changing at a faster rate than anyone predicted. The sudden change from office-bound work to people discovering they could work effectively from home has shocked many. This realisation also means that as we integrate back into mainstream life – not all of us may return to the office. Working from home or […]
Open-plan offices are the go-to design for the majority of modern offices. However, 85% of people who work in an open-plan office are dissatisfied. This dissatisfaction stems from too much noise, too many distractions and a lack of privacy. Why then do we continue to build open office spaces? We have more flexibility in an […]
Today’s younger generations expect noise. We have grown used to open offices and noisy public spaces, however, it is taking its toll. Too much noise can lead to health issues, stress, insomnia and diabetes. When working in a noisy environment such as education, public spaces, offices and medical facilities, you are potentially experiencing the Lombard […]
Crosstalk in electronics is a disturbance caused by the electric or magnetic fields of one telecommunication signal affecting a signal in an adjacent circuit. Crosstalk in acoustics is a similar concept – noise from one room is affecting people in an adjacent room. How does crosstalk occur? Many offices, classrooms and large spaces have suspended […]
Avenue Interior Systems Launch New Products AIS Research and Development department is working overtime to bring to the market products to support our clients preparing for the “new normal.” Two products released in May 2020 by Avenue Interior Systems are Calando Desk and Table Segregation Barriers. Calando Desk Calando Desk is a simple divider for […]
