Interior noise can be a problem for many businesses and offices.
Restaurants that lose customers due to their poor acoustic comfort, businesses that see their profitability decline due to a noisy office, event halls that make it difficult for attendees to follow the event…
Acoustic conditioning on walls and ceilings is necessary if we want to absorb and reduce reverberation, that echo phenomenon so annoying and at the same time so familiar in enclosed spaces.
The problem?
That this factor is rarely taken into account during the design of a space.
However, as we told you in this article, noise is one of the biggest sources of workplace stress, even in offices.
And in leisure spaces?
Excessive noise not only affects speech intelligibility, but also hinders information processing, causes irritation and can lead to headaches.
In the long term, excessive noise can also become a health problem. Its effects include hearing loss, increased blood pressure and heart rate, sleep disorders, and psychological disturbances.
In other words: no matter how accustomed we are to living with noise, it is not a trivial matter.
Moreover, studies estimate that the social cost of poor acoustics costs Europe between 30 and 40 billion euros annually, as well as the deaths of 10,000 Europeans.
But there’s no need to be dramatic: fortunately, reverberation is an easily solvable problem.
In today’s article, we decided to introduce you to one of them: acoustic absorption panels.
What are acoustic absorption panels and what are they used for?
Acoustic absorption panels are a type of wall and ceiling covering that incorporates a material with a high acoustic absorption coefficient.
This material can be foam, rock wool, fiberglass, and even some textiles.
Let’s look at the main functions of sound-absorbing panels:
- Reduce acoustic reverberation in enclosed spaces. The sound-absorbing materials in these panels dampen the sound that bounces off walls and ceilings. As a result, the quality and acoustic comfort of the space improves.
- Conditioning the spaces. Some spaces require an adapted acoustic treatment. This may be the case for auditoriums, concert halls, music bars and recording studios. Acoustic absorption panels are the perfect ally to adapt to the needs of each type of room.
- Decorate interiors. Many acoustic absorption panels also offer a finish that enhances the visual appearance of the space. For example, at Woodslines, we work with solid wood slats in different finishes to adapt to the design of any project.
What advantages do Woodslines acoustic absorption panels offer?
✅ Reduced stress levels and irritability. It hardly matters whether we’re talking about an office, a health center, or a leisure venue: reducing stress levels will always be an advantage.
✅ Increased ability to concentrate in workspaces, which translates into higher productivity.
✅ All our materials are of natural origin and do not emit toxic waste into the environment. We use the highest quality solid wood and mineral wool as an acoustic component, a material that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified in 2001 as non-carcinogenic.
✅ All the materials used are 100% eco-friendly and respectful of nature.
✅ Wide range of design possibilities. At Woodslines, we offer 12 wood finishes to adapt to the design of any project. In addition, we have countless models that differ in their number of slats and the spacing between them.
Lately, we have also introduced some novelties, such as this wooden rain effect that we presented at the Architect@Work trade show. 🔽
✅ They adapt to any space. Although we have standard sizes, we manufacture panels tailored to the walls and/or ceilings of your project. In addition, their natural, understated, and elegant aesthetics pair well with a wide range of interior designs.
✅ Its installation is very convenient and simple. In order to make the work of architects and installers even easier, we provide a product that incorporates the lighting solution into the panels, thus eliminating the need to adapt the lighting to the cladding or vice versa.
✅ The wood of our panels features fireproof and water-repellent treatment. And if we choose rock wool over other sound-absorbing materials, it’s because of its water-repellent properties and its resistance to high temperatures. Because of this, you can find our panels in places such as indoor swimming pools or restaurant kitchens.
For us, commitment to sustainability is an unshakeable pillar. And we understand this sustainability from a broad perspective that includes caring for nature, but also human health.
In addition to being natural, eco-friendly and safe for people, our materials are manufactured using processes specifically designed to achieve significant energy savings and a rigorous waste management policy.
We firmly believe that the architecture of the future will be the one that incorporates these values into its design of spaces, and we want to be part of it. Do you too?