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Articles tagged “iso 3382-3

6 articles covering iso 3382-3 in acoustic engineering and building design.

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GUIDES9 min read

Open Plan Office Acoustics: Why 73% of WELL Submissions Fail

Why 73% of WELL Building Standard acoustic submissions fail on sound masking and speech privacy, with ISO 3382-3 metrics and proven treatment strategies.

March 20, 2026
open plan officeoffice acoustics
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TUTORIALS5 min read

What is Acoustic Privacy? Controlling Who Hears What

Acoustic privacy is the condition where speech cannot be understood by unintended listeners. Learn STC requirements, speech privacy classes, masking systems, and open-plan vs closed-office strategies.

March 20, 2026
acoustic privacyspeech privacy
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GUIDES13 min read

Open Plan Office Acoustics — 5 Design Failures That Guarantee Complaints | AcousPlan

Open plan offices fail because of 5 specific design decisions. ISO 3382-3 D2,S data proves it. Learn the fixes with real before/after measurements.

March 18, 2026
open plan officeoffice acoustics
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GUIDES19 min read

Open Office Speech Privacy — Why You Can Hear Everything and How to Fix It

Your open office has an Articulation Index of 0.45 — that is Poor privacy. Here is the calculation per ASTM E1130 and the 3 changes that fix it.

March 15, 2026
speech privacyopen office
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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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PILLAR26 min readFeatured

Open Plan Office Acoustic Design: The Complete Guide (WELL v2 | BS 8233 | ISO 3382)

The definitive guide to open plan office acoustics covering WELL v2 Sound features, BS 8233 targets, ISO 3382-3 open plan parameters, sound masking, and the ABC rule. Includes worked examples, compliance checklists, and cost analysis for 200-2000m² floor plates.

March 13, 2026
open plan officeWELL v2