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, 2026open plan officeenclosed office