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“Architects and designers put psychophysical well-being at the center of their research”
To feel comfortable in a closed environment, we need to muffle background noises; a high reverberation can cause difficulties in understanding speeches, loss of concentration and fatigue.
Noise in everyday spaces
Background sounds such as: chatter, printers, telephones, vehicular traffic (external), air conditioning system, various machinery, PC fans… are all sources of noise in neighboring environments which force us to get up the tone of voice.
Comfort in diverse environments
The characteristics that define the acoustic comfort of an office or a school classroom, for example, are different from those of a restaurant or a hotel lobby. These are realities with different purposes.
Acoustic and aesthetics
The aesthetic characteristics of contemporary architecture are based on the use of rigid surfaces such as glass, concrete, wood, plastic and metals, all materials that have low absorption values, which means that most of the sounds produced in environments where they are inserted will be reflected.
- Similarities
- RT60 for different
applications - Reverberation time
The comparison highlights the similarities between light and sound behavior in relation to surrounding surfaces. Environments with white walls enhance light reflection, leading to maximum illumination, while black walls absorb light, resulting in minimal brightness. Similarly, sound levels are highest with fully reflective walls, amplifying noise, whereas sound-absorbing walls minimize noise, creating a quieter environment.
applications
The graph illustrates the reverberation times of various spaces, ranging from “dead spaces” to highly reverberant environments. Spaces like studios, classrooms, and meeting rooms have short reverberation times, ensuring minimal echo for clarity in speech and sound. In contrast, areas such as worship spaces and gyms exhibit longer reverberation times, creating more echo and resonance.
Reverberation time (RT60) is the primary index used to define the acoustic characteristics of a room. It measures the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 decibels after the source has stopped. Understanding and controlling RT60 is essential for tailoring a room’s acoustics to its intended purpose, balancing clarity and resonance effectively.
- Similarities
- RT60 for different
applications - Reverberation time
The comparison highlights the similarities between light and sound behavior in relation to surrounding surfaces. Environments with white walls enhance light reflection, leading to maximum illumination, while black walls absorb light, resulting in minimal brightness. Similarly, sound levels are highest with fully reflective walls, amplifying noise, whereas sound-absorbing walls minimize noise, creating a quieter environment.
applications
The graph illustrates the reverberation times of various spaces, ranging from “dead spaces” to highly reverberant environments. Spaces like studios, classrooms, and meeting rooms have short reverberation times, ensuring minimal echo for clarity in speech and sound. In contrast, areas such as worship spaces and gyms exhibit longer reverberation times, creating more echo and resonance.
Reverberation time (RT60) is the primary index used to define the acoustic characteristics of a room. It measures the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 decibels after the source has stopped. Understanding and controlling RT60 is essential for tailoring a room’s acoustics to its intended purpose, balancing clarity and resonance effectively.
“Creating a comfortable environment can significantly contribute to improving productivity and permanence in the place itself”
Andcosta sound-absorbing panels, combined with Andcosta lighting solutions, create the perfect pairing for well-being within a space. With the right lighting and proper acoustics, the environment becomes ideal for enhancing both quality of life and work. Thanks to continuously evolving technology and material research, Andcosta ensures excellent sound-absorbing performance, offering solutions primarily designed for office environments, conference rooms, hotels, restaurants, reception areas, and also suitable for contemporary living spaces.
The sound-absorbing panel is designed to be lightweight, highly resistant to impacts, and easy to install, making it a practical choice for various environments. Additionally, the fabric cover is removable and washable, ensuring long-term cleanliness and maintenance with minimal effort.
Acoustic frequencies
The panel is made of a high-density material, specifically designed to perform effectively within the frequency range of 500 to 1500 Hz, making it ideal for enhancing speech intelligibility.
Think green
Andcosta sound-absorbing panels are made from recycled PET fibres. The fabrics that cover the sound-absorbing sheet are all certified Standard 100 by Oeko-TEX® and EU Ecolabel and are 100% free of heavy metals.