Spaces
Explore our projects by category and see how acoustic design is applied across different types of spaces. Start with a space type to understand its acoustic challenges, design approach, and key solutions. Each category highlights real examples that show how sound, form, and function work together.
- How room volume and surface finishes affect reverberation time (RT60)
- Why reflection control matters for speech clarity and imaging
- How treatment strategy changes based on listening distance, occupancy, and noise sources
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Acoustic spaces, explained
These general principles help explain why acoustic strategies change from one environment to another, and how performance targets are set using measurable criteria.
What are acoustic solutions used for?
Acoustic solutions manage how sound behaves inside a space by reducing echo, controlling reflections, and improving clarity. In practical terms, they help conversations stay intelligible, music remain detailed, and noisy environments feel calmer. Most projects focus on measurable outcomes like lower reverberation time (RT60) and improved speech intelligibility, rather than changing a room’s character.
How do acoustic solutions improve sound quality?
They work by absorbing, diffusing, and balancing sound energy so it doesn’t build up on hard surfaces. Absorption reduces excess decay (many speech-forward rooms target roughly 0.4–0.8 seconds RT60, while learning spaces are often designed closer to ≤0.6 seconds with low background noise, around 35 dBA). Diffusion helps keep sound even and natural, and performance can be verified with metrics such as Speech Transmission Index (STI), where values around 0.6+ are commonly considered good.
Are acoustic solutions suitable for any type of space?
Acoustic solutions can be adapted to most indoor environments, but they must match the room’s size, layout, surface materials, and how it’s used. A small room with reflective finishes may need targeted absorption and low-frequency control, while larger volumes often benefit from distributed treatment to keep coverage consistent. The goal is always to align sound behavior with how people listen, communicate, or work in that space.
Do acoustic solutions reduce noise transmission between rooms?
Acoustic treatment mainly improves sound quality within a room by addressing reflections and decay. Reducing noise transfer between rooms typically requires sound isolation measures such as added mass, decoupling, sealing air gaps, and improving doors or partitions. Many projects combine both approaches when the brief includes privacy or neighbor impact.
How is the right acoustic solution determined for a space?
Selection starts with acoustic goals and constraints: what needs to be heard clearly, what should be quieter, and where sound is coming from. A proper assessment considers room volume, surfaces, occupancy, and existing noise levels, then sets performance targets (such as RT60 limits or speech metrics like STI). From there, material type, placement, and coverage are designed to hit those targets without over-treating the room.