Burning issue
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Krantz AVACs system (Air Ventilation And Cooling system) can keep acoustic interference to a minimum and can even improve the space
Minimising noisy acoustics
Denis Kerr, sales director at Krantz Limited, makes an informed case as to why we should choose sophisticated air distribution systems which minimise or even remove noisy acoustics at work, and explores why the right products can significantly help to improve the office environment
impact on employee productivity, increasing stress and anxiety levels. It is serious enough for the Department for Health to warn that elevated workplace or environmental noise “can cause hearing impairment, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, annoyance and sleep disturbance.” In modern office spaces and further afield,
N exposed ceilings and soffits are a prominent design 10 October 2018
oisy air conditioning systems in workplaces can contribute to excessive background noise and can have a profound, negative
trend. Whether developers choose to reveal ceiling beams for aesthetic purposes or turn to design- savvy solutions to keep costs to a minimum, exposed ceilings are a thing of the future for modern commercial spaces. As exposed soffits are now a common design
feature in such environments, it is crucial to manage acoustic levels accurately. Without the correct products to minimise such noise there is the risk of creating a harsh atmosphere, with a cacophony of different sounds ricocheting around.
The challenges
It is important to keep acoustic levels controlled within these spaces, especially in environments where people work. The combination of higher ceilings, exposed services, computer monitors and human voices create an impractical environment, increasing stress levels in the workplace. With exposed soffits, there isn’t a natural method
for the architecture to control or reduce acoustic levels; essentially there isn’t any material for sound
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