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Sound advice for educational settings


Nigel Watkins of Rockfon shares some thoughts and guidance on specifying acoustic ceiling and wall solutions to help create the ideal conditions for successful study


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chools and places for education are no longer where students simply sit in rows in front of the teacher. Today, it is based on active engagement in different settings where interaction is encouraged and communication is key.


Whether you are designing a new state- of-the-art facility or renovating an existing school, it is crucial to get noise control right; if it is not controlled properly, it is


likely to impact educational outcomes, with significant long-term consequences.


Consequences of excessive noise in a learning environment A wealth of academic research has been carried out in America and elsewhere, looking at the impact of sound on both students and teachers. Here are some resulting statistics: of students asked what


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