In recent years, universities have been progressively reorganising their spaces to adapt to new student needs as well as to innovative learning modes. In this sense, hybrid environments, combining areas for individual study, group work, workshops and recreational activities, have become increasingly common on campuses and in university residences.
These multifunctional, often open-plan spaces present a challenge from an acoustic point of view. The coexistence of several activities in the same environment can easily result in excessive noise levels, leading to difficulties in concentration and mutual disturbance between students.
Acoustic complements for study and recreational areas
To solve these problems and create comfortable and functional study environments, an effective solution is to install sound-absorbing ceiling and wall panels such as Silente, Dot, Nuvola, Flag, Sail and Kubo. These elements, available in different shapes, colours and finishes (also with integrated LED lighting systems), can be strategically placed to create quieter areas dedicated to studying or reading.
In addition, the use of sound-absorbing Scriba partition panels to be placed on tables or freestanding D-Space partitions makes it possible to acoustically separate group work or workshop areas, preventing noise from spreading throughout the open space.
By choosing the Caruso Acoustic solutions best suited to the specific layout requirements and planned activities, the acoustics of these university hybrid environments can be optimised, creating the right harmony between spaces for concentration and areas for socialising and sharing.