Articles tagged “productivity”
2 articles covering productivity in acoustic engineering and building design.
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GUIDES20 min read
The ROI of Acoustic Treatment: Why Good Acoustics Pay for Themselves in 18 Months
The business case for acoustic treatment backed by data: Leesman Index, Oxford Economics, Cornell, and WHO research quantified. A 400 m2 open-plan office recoups treatment costs in under 2 months through productivity gains alone. Includes healthcare, education, and real estate ROI models.
March 14, 2026
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INCIDENT5 min read
The Open Office Acoustic Disaster: How We Got It So Wrong
Open offices average RT60 of 0.8–1.2s (target: 0.4–0.6s). Workers lose 86 minutes daily to noise. The $11,000/employee/year problem.
March 5, 2026
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