Improve focus and reduce distractions with simple acoustic solutions designed for shared work environments.
When noise spreads across the office
Open office layouts encourage collaboration, but they also allow sound to travel freely.
You may notice:
• Conversations carrying across the space
• Constant background noise
• Difficulty focusing for long periods
• People getting distracted easily
The challenge is not volume
It’s spread
In open offices, the issue isn’t how loud a sound is.
It’s how far it travels and how long it stays in the space.
Without control, sound builds up and overlaps, making the environment feel constantly active.
Open office noise can be managed
By controlling how sound reflects and spreads, you can:
• Reduce overall noise levels
• Limit how far conversations travel
• Create a more focused working environment
What actually improves open office acoustics
In shared spaces, the goal is not to eliminate sound, but to reduce how it spreads and builds up.
Absorption
Reduce noise build-up
The most effective way to improve open office acoustics is to increase sound absorption across the space.
Absorptive materials help:
• Reduce overall noise levels
• Shorten how long sound lingers
• Prevent conversations from spreading too far
Focus on:
• Large wall surfaces
• Ceiling areas (if applicable and recommended)
• Open reflective zones
Zoning
Control how sound moves
Instead of treating the entire office the same way, it’s more effective to manage sound by zones.
For example:
• Work areas → more absorption for focus
• Collaboration areas → controlled but not overly treated
This helps balance interaction and concentration.
When diffusion may help (limited use)
Diffusion is not typically a priority in open offices,
but can be useful in specific cases:
Breaking up strong reflections from large flat surfaces
Avoiding overly “dead” zones in partially treated spaces
Simple ways to improve your office environment
If your setup is simple, panels or kits are a good start.
If your space is more specific, getting advice can save time and guesswork.
Acoustic Panels
A simple way to reduce echo and improve clarity in your space.
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Acoustic Kits
Pre-designed sets for common spaces.
No guesswork, just place and improve.
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