Acoustic comfort is a critical but often overlooked factor in educational environments. Excessive noise and reverberation affect students’ concentration, hinder communication and reduce the effectiveness of learning.
More and more schools are incorporating acoustic solutions, aware of the impact that poor acoustics can have on well-being and academic performance.
There are effective and aesthetically integrated options for improving acoustics in schools, colleges and training centres. In this article we help you to choose the most suitable type of acoustic panel depending on the type of educational space.
Why is acoustic treatment in schools key?
Educational establishments present particular acoustic challenges: echoing classrooms, noisy corridors, noisy canteens or staff rooms where concentration is required.
Lack of acoustic treatment can lead to:
- Difficulty in understanding the teacher
- Increased fatigue and irritability
- Problems of coexistence due to excessive noise
On the contrary, a well acoustically treated environment favours concentration, improves oral communication and creates a healthier climate for students and teachers.
In addition, more and more regulations are recommending or requiring minimum acoustic comfort parameters in educational spaces.
Types of acoustic solutions available
To adapt the acoustics to the needs of each space, there are different solutions that combine functionality and design:
Which panel to choose depending on the type of space?
Here is a practical guide to choosing the right product for the type of space in your school:Which panel to choose according to the type of space?
Classrooms and corridors
These spaces tend to be the busiest and most heavily used throughout the day. Constant noise and reverberation directly affect students’ concentration.
Recommended solutions:
- Velvet acoustic panels: can be installed on both walls and ceilings. Thanks to their absorption capacity and their design available in multiple colours and shapes, they are ideal for reducing reverberation without compromising the aesthetics of the classroom. Their versatility allows the creation of customised compositions, combining different models to adapt the solution to the acoustic needs.
School canteens
Dining rooms are large spaces, with hard surfaces that reflect sound, and where many pupils are concentrated at the same time.
Recommended solutions:
- Acoustic ceiling panels with high absorption capacity: The Rene acoustic panel is designed to effectively reduce the overall noise level, improving the acoustic quality of the environment without interfering with furniture layout or foot traffic. Its high performance is backed by a Class A absorption rating in accordance with ISO 10534-2.
Teachers’ lounge
This is the place to be, whether for planning, meetings or simply relaxing. Here, privacy and acoustic comfort are particularly important.
Recommended solutions:
- High-absorption acoustic wall panels: The Mileto (square) or Rene (circular) acoustic panel is an ideal solution for teaching spaces, as it improves acoustic comfort without compromising the aesthetics of the environment. It offers Class A sound absorption in accordance with ISO 10534-2.
- Uma acoustic divider: a versatile solution for dividing spaces, improving privacy and acoustic comfort. This panel is ideal for creating work zones, rest areas or for delimiting spaces with different noise levels. Its sound absorption capacity helps to reduce the propagation of noise, creating quieter and more pleasant environments for teachers.
The right acoustic treatment is an investment in educational quality and wellbeing. Choosing the right acoustic panel or furniture for each space creates healthier, quieter and more efficient environments for students, teachers and staff.
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