{"id":46997,"date":"2019-12-20T15:15:37","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T15:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/eu-en\/?p=46997"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T11:48:26","slug":"escaping-the-noise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steelcase.com\/eu-en\/research\/articles\/topics\/privacy\/escaping-the-noise\/","title":{"rendered":"Escaping the Noise"},"content":{"rendered":"

With at least 70% of organisations embracing the open office plan and people spending more than half their day working with others, it\u2019s safe to say the workplace is a bit noisy. Modern design trends that include exposed ceilings and minimalist aesthetics add to how noise can reverberate and carry throughout a large space. Sure, it\u2019s nice to interact with our colleagues, but the truth is, all that extra noise can create a stressful and distracting environment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Research shows we need a healthy balance<\/a> between quiet focus and face-to-face time. In fact, 38% of employees wish they had more access to private spaces for acoustic and visual privacy. But, with shushing frowned upon and conferences rooms often unavailable, how can people easily find a little peace and quiet during the workday?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s explore noise barriers that can work in any floorplan.<\/p>\n

\"Orangebox<\/p>\n

1. Pods<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether you need to make a phone call or have a small team meeting, pods can easily accommodate a variety of user needs. These easy to install, modular rooms act as freestanding workspaces with small footprints. Choose from a wide selection of sizes and styles from Orangebox\u00a0<\/a>,Officebricks.<\/p>\n

\"Flex<\/p>\n

2. Steelcase Flex Acoustic Boundary<\/h3>\n

Need a quiet space in seconds? No problem. The Steelcase Flex Acoustic Boundary<\/a> is designed to move with you. (After all, it is on wheels.) Each one improves acoustic performance and provides an on-demand boundary for space division.<\/p>\n

The Steelcase Flex Acoustic Boundary will be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa spring 2020.<\/p>\n

\"Divisio<\/p>\n

3. divisio acoustic screen<\/h3>\n

The Divisio Acoustic Screen<\/a> was developed to provide privacy and offer acoustic comfort to people working in the open plan. Free standing or part of a worksurface application, it offers a great sound absorption coefficient of 0.7. It\u2019s available in a broad range of fabrics allowing you to personalise texture and color.<\/p>\n

Want to dive more deeply into our acoustic research? Read Acoustics, Work and the Physical Environment<\/a> where we share thought starters on settings that can enhance people\u2019s wellbeing and performance at work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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