The importance of acoustic comfort
In everyday life, we spend a long time inside closed environments such as offices, schools, conference rooms, theatres and restaurants, where environmental noise levels are often high, and can cause a significant level of mental and physical fatigue.
Numerous studies have shown that a harmonious environment in keeping with acoustic comfort criteria reduces stress, improves listening, teaching and learning, and increases users’ perception of well-being.
Acoustic design
The way the human ear perceives sound depends directly on the reverberation and sound absorption levels inside a building. To design acoustically comfortable environments it is important to take account of the activities carried out in them, the needs of the users, the type of noise to be controlled, the architectural structure and the construction materials used. For existing buildings, it is advisable to carry out an in-depth acoustic analysis or take measurements to determine the reverberation time, in order to develop suitable solutions to achieve acoustic parameters functional to the type of room. Depending on the intended use of the building or environment, different and targeted acoustic requirements apply to the specific features of the project.
Efficient acoustic solutions
Once the parameters to be achieved according to the type of environment and the activity carried out in it have been identified, it is time to select the most suitable solutions and type of application to correct and improve acoustic and lighting comfort: from ceiling and wall acoustic panels to desk and floor products.
The wide choice of sizes and colours, as well as the possibility of customised prints and integrated LED lighting, make Caruso Acoustic products a flexible solution, suitable for the most diverse contexts.