Articles tagged “distraction distance”
2 articles covering distraction distance in acoustic engineering and building design.
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GUIDES21 min read
Why Sabine's Formula Gives Wrong Results in Open Plan Offices
Sabine's formula assumes a perfectly diffuse sound field — uniform energy density throughout the room. Open plan offices violate this assumption completely. Here is why standard RT60 calculation fails for open offices and what ISO 3382-1 Annex A recommends instead.
March 14, 2026
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COMPARISONS21 min read
Open Plan vs Enclosed Offices: The Acoustic Trade-offs That Determine Workplace Satisfaction
Open plan offices cost 40-60% less per desk but generate 3x more acoustic complaints. Enclosed offices provide speech privacy but reduce collaboration. Here is the acoustic comparison with STI measurements, distraction distance data, WELL compliance pathways, and the hybrid compromise that works.
March 14, 2026
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