Articles tagged “activity-based working”
2 articles covering activity-based working in acoustic engineering and building design.
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GUIDES13 min read
Office Acoustic Design 2026: WELL v2, Activity-Based Working, and the Hybrid Office
The complete guide to office acoustic design for 2026 — covering activity-based working zones, hybrid office layouts, WELL v2 Feature 74 compliance, sound masking, privacy distance, and ISO 3382-3 open plan parameters. Includes a worked example for a 500 m² hybrid office with three acoustic zones.
March 14, 2026
office acoustic designWELL v2 office acoustics
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GUIDES12 min read
Post-Pandemic Office Acoustics — Why Hybrid Work Made the Acoustic Problem Worse
Hybrid work has fundamentally changed office acoustics. Lower occupancy reduces masking noise, video calls create new sound sources, and spaces designed for 80% occupancy now operate at 40-60%. This guide explains why and provides practical retrofit solutions.
March 14, 2026
hybrid office acousticspost pandemic office