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Acoustics
We can neither see nor touch acoustics, and we usually only notice them when they are not optimal. Nevertheless,
studies1 show that acoustics play a crucial role in our overall well-being, health, learning, concentration, and much
more - even though they are invisible to the eye.
At the same time, our acoustic needs vary depending on the type of space we are in and its intended function.
But exactly what are acoustics?
To answer that, we first need to understand what sound is.
Acoustics refer to how sound behaves and moves within a space. Sound itself consists of pressure waves traveling
through the air. The goal is to reduce these waves as quickly as possible to create a comfortable acoustic environment. The higher the decibel level (volume), the stronger the pressure wave.
Sound is absorbed using sound-absorbing materials. However, if these materials are absent, or if the space primarily
consists of hard surfaces such as brick or concrete walls, sound waves will be reflected and ”bounce” around the
room. This causes the sound to linger for longer.
This is how reverberation or echo occurs - the phenomenon we commonly recognize as an echo.
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These include studies such as: ”One in Ten Children Struggle to Hear Their Teacher Due to Noise”, ”Harmful Noise Affects More People Than Expected” and ”Stress and
open office noise”
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