Articles tagged “workplace acoustics”
2 articles covering workplace acoustics in acoustic engineering and building design.
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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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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
open plan officeenclosed office