The importance of noise control for offices, schools, and healthcare spaces

Addressing the hidden impact of poor acoustics for businesses

Acoustics play a pivotal role in shaping the functionality, comfort, and wellbeing of any indoor environment. However, poor sound control is often overlooked – until noise becomes a serious issue!

Whether it’s the constant hum of office chatter, disruptive echoes in a classroom, or overwhelming noise in a healthcare setting, poor acoustics can significantly impact productivity, concentration, and people’s overall experience.

That’s why at Avenue Interior Systems we’re dedicated to helping businesses and institutions create better spaces through innovative acoustic solutions. In this article, we’ll explore the hidden effects of poor acoustics and how solutions like Calando Acoustic Timber and decorative acoustic panels can transform your space for the better.

The real cost of poor acoustics

Offices: Reduced productivity and employee wellbeing

1. Decreased productivity – Employees struggle to concentrate when conversations, ringing phones, and keyboard clatter create a constant background of distractions. Studies show that workplace noise can reduce productivity by up to an astonishing 66%.
2. Increased stress levels – Constant noise raises cortisol levels, leading to stress, fatigue, and dissatisfaction among employees.
3. Higher absenteeism – Poor acoustic environments contribute to burnout, resulting in more sick days and lower engagement.

Avenue’s noise control solution: Calando Acoustic Timber blends aesthetics with high-performance sound control, reducing reverberation for a focused workspace.

Schools: disrupted learning and teacher fatigue

1. Reduced comprehension – Students struggle to hear teachers clearly, leading to decreased retention and learning outcomes.
2. Increased teacher strain – Teachers have to raise their voices to be heard, causing vocal fatigue and stress.
3. More distractions – Background noise makes it difficult for students to stay engaged, particularly for those with auditory processing difficulties.

Avenue’s noise control solution: Decorative acoustic panels reduce reverberation while enhancing the classroom aesthetic, creating a better learning environment.

Healthcare: compromised patient experience and staff efficiency

1. Increased patient stress – Loud, echoing spaces heighten anxiety and discomfort for patients.
2. Reduced communication efficiency – Excess noise interferes with doctor-patient conversations, decreasing quality of care.
3. Staff fatigue and errors – High noise levels contribute to cognitive overload, increasing mistakes.

Avenue’s noise control solution: Acoustic panels absorb sound, creating a quieter, more controlled environment for patients and staff.

Ready for expert noise control solutions to improve your space?

At Avenue Interior Systems, we specialise in creating tailored acoustic solutions. Call the Avenue team on 1300 827 177 today or contact us online to discover how our expertise can transform your environment into a quieter, more productive, and comfortable space.