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Sculptural Acoustics for an Atrium Feature Wall in a Shared Office
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Sculptural Acoustics for an Atrium Feature Wall in a Shared Office

In Auckland’s newest shared workplace, the atrium needed more than just a visual statement. dbsorb and Jasmax created a dynamic feature wall of dbFin acoustic baffles that shifts with every viewpoint. Designed with zero waste and recycled content, the installation proves that acoustic solutions can be both sustainable and sculptural - a precedent for architects rethinking the role of acoustics in design.

The Top 5 Reasons Your Workspace Needs Better Acoustics

The Top 5 Reasons Your Workspace Needs Better Acoustics

A major contributor to workplace productivity is the level of noise. Chatty coworkers, ringing phones, and background noise in an office cause serious distractions to the flow of work. This leads to less focus and concentration for your employees.

What’s the Difference between Acoustic Treatment and Soundproofing?

What’s the Difference between Acoustic Treatment and Soundproofing?

Like most people, you may have thought these two terms are much the same. But there are major differences in soundproofing and acoustic treatment. Soundproofing is preventing sound from coming in and out of a specific space. While acoustic treatment is creating solutions to control or reduce echoes and sound reverberations in a room.