The cost to occupy office space is ever increasing, which means that thoughtful planning is necessary when deciding how limited space should be used. One solution to maximising floor space is to install sliding doors as opposed to swinging doors with hinges.
The overall acoustic performance of a room is often managed before and after a fit out has been completed. Here are some simple considerations and practices to ensure that acoustics are maintained at their desired level.
There are many misconceptions and assumptions about how acoustics work, and it can often be treated as an afterthought until major issues arise. Without incorporating acoustic planning early into the project it can be easy to neglect budgeting for it as well as potentially selecting the incorrect materials. We’ve identified some myths which might help to keep you alert when planning acoustics for your project.
Open plan workspaces are on the rise and there is an ongoing debate around the benefits it actually brings. One of the main issues with open concept offices is the poor acoustic experience. In an environment where people need to concentrate but collaborate, have conversations but stay focused there is a challenge to find a workable compromise to control disruptive noise.
New from Criterion Industries, Svelte is a revolutionary aluminium and glass partition system that challenges the status quo, enabling architects, designers, builders and installers to […]
WHY SVELTE? Svelte is a revolutionary new ultra-slim aluminium-framed window and door system from Criterion Industries that challenges the status quo, enabling architects, designers, builders […]
A stylistic and effective way of converting wide, open and spacious industrial spaces like repurposed factories and warehouses is to break up or section the […]
The industrial-look has been a consistently desired aesthetic for a lot of modern interior styling. Its humble roots came from utilitarian purposes where efficiency, safety
Sleek, contemporary interior styling is often associated with lots of space, minimalistic decor and almost a blank canvas for work and life to happen. What […]
The simple act of opening doors can be difficult for people with disabilities with many doors requiring excessive force to push/pull open, inhibiting the free […]
Vision impairment is a term used to describe any degree of sight loss and encompasses everything from partial vision loss to full blindness. Vision Impairment […]