Initial project requirements: Avenue Interior Systems recently had the enjoyable task of turning a concrete bunker into a presentable, acoustically optimal venue that would be suitable for press conferences. The bunker was a large space with high hard ceilings and hard floors, which reflected and echoed every sound made in the room. This made conversations […]
Helping Department of Health Tasmania create better environments “The soundproofing is fantastic. The noticeable benefits for our patients are widely noted. The installation by Stan was very professional and to a high standard” – A/Clinical Nurse Consultant, Roy Fagan Centre. The challenge The Roy Fagan Centre, part of the Department of Health Tasmania, is a […]
Avenue improves acoustics and team harmony. “It’s all working well. Avenue’s solution is definitely good, has worked and we have no complaints.” EVO Heat, suppliers of energy-efficient pool and spa heaters, operate their award-winning business from a two-storey office. The downstairs area is home to reception and the administration staff, while upstairs is a large […]
The open-plan office brings many benefits to businesses, including increased communication and easier collaboration between team members. Unfortunately, it also has many negatives – such as the distractions from open-plan office noise. Common open office noise annoyances include: Colleagues’ telephone conversations Personal conversations Sudden laughter Telephone ringtones Doors slamming Eating noises Business conversations Coughing, sneezing, […]
Investigating the effects of noise over the holiday season We all realise that the holiday season is traditionally expensive. Yet it turns out that some of the most beloved Christmas sounds can be just as hard on the ears as the season is on your wallet! Recently, the Cirrus Research team in the UK delved […]
Why it’s important to keep the noise down in pubs and restaurants A recent article (28/02/20) references the UK Government’s Coronavirus Regulations, including noise restrictions for bars, clubs, and restaurants. The regulations state that “a person responsible for carrying on a business of a public house, café, restaurant, or bar (including a bar in a […]
