PRIVACY & PRODUCTIVITY IN HARMONY

HAWORTH REDEFINES OFFICE ACOUSTICS WITH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, HELPING ORGANISATIONS CREATE WORKSPACES THAT FOSTER PRIVACY, FOCUS, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.

In today’s dynamic workplace, privacy and focus are paramount. Employees need an environment where they can concentrate on their tasks and hold confidential discussions without distractions. Haworth addresses these demands with a comprehensive approach to managing office acoustics, ensuring a harmonious balance that caters to diverse needs.

According to Haworth, well-designed office acoustics offer multiple benefits that contribute to a better workplace. Minimising distractions helps employees maintain focus, leading to higher productivity, enhanced communication, and more effective collaboration. Additionally, improved acoustics reduce stress and fatigue, promoting overall employee well-being.

Nevertheless, creating a soundproof office environment is complex due to our hearing sensitivity and the need for privacy. Here’s where solutions like dividers, specialised lighting, rugs, and phone booths can effectively control noise by altering how different surfaces interact with sound waves.

“An effective acoustic design takes a holistic approach by applying several solutions in various combinations to meet the needs of the space and the people in it. We refer to this as the ABCD of acoustical workspace design, or using elements that absorb, block, cover, and diffuse sound,” explains Haworth.

Haworth’s BuzziNest Pod and BuzziNest Booth are both designed to meet these stringent acoustic requirements. BuzziNest Pod reduces distracting noise and offers a spacious booth that accommodates up to four people, providing a private space for meetings and collaboration without disruption, even in open-plan offices. For individual users, the BuzziNest Booth offers a compact, private space for focused work and calls, ensuring minimal disturbance. These booths offer an appropriate level of acoustic comfort, avoiding the unnaturally complete silence that can often feel unsettling.

In addition to these solutions, customers are increasingly seeking cost-effective alternatives to traditional drywall construction commonly found in conference rooms. Haworth’s Hushoffice pods stand out in the market by offering unique, flexible advantages tailored to contemporary needs. With customisable features and cutting-edge technology, Hushoffice pods deliver unparalleled sound isolation and comfort, ensuring a productive and harmonious work environment.

AN EFFECTIVE ACOUSTIC DESIGN TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH BY APPLYING SEVERAL SOLUTIONS IN VARIOUS COMBINATIONS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SPACE AND THE PEOPLE IN IT. WE REFER TO THIS AS THE ABCD OF ACOUSTICAL WORKSPACE DESIGN, OR USING ELEMENTS THAT ABSORB, BLOCK, COVER, AND DIFFUSE SOUND.