Sound absorptive acoustic products are necessary to control reverberated noise in building interiors to allow occupants to communicate clearly and be comfortable in an interior environment. Poor acoustics can negatively affect productivity, mood, health and enjoyment of being in a space.
“I currently work in a cubicle – my neighbours are a man in the midst of a divorce, a woman with a problem child, another woman with an elderly parent who should be in a care facility. The only cure for my personal hell would be a quiet room with a door. Perhaps my employer would then get his money’s worth from my workday … Did I mention that I am across from the copier?” Sound Matters: How to Achieve Acoustic Comfort in the Contemporary Office
Bars and restaurants often incorporate open kitchens as well as hard, sound-reverberating surfaces such as glass, timber, polished concrete floors and hard seating. These trends have resulted in increased noise and disruption to patrons and more importantly to staff, often to the detriment of their health and wellbeing. These interior design trends are now driving the demand for sound absorptive and to a lesser degree sound diffusive materials.