Well-Being by Design: Optimizing Acoustics in Hybrid Spaces

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Did you know that 50% of workers have identified to be more productive in a less noisy environment while over 70% frequently lose concentration? 44% of the research group also stated that their company does nothing to address noise.

“Well-being - The state of being comfortable, healthy or happy”

For almost 17 years, BuzziSpace has been catering to the Hybrid Ways of Working and Living, which blurs the boundaries between what we all experience daily from working, socializing, and beyond.

Following the pandemic, we continue to see a rise in return to office rates:

United States: 55%
Europe: 75%
APAC: 85%

How to Attract People in Coming Back to the Office

First, we need to understand why people are hesitant to return. This is due to:

Distractions
Interference
Interruption

It’s also been reported that the top noise distractions are due to:

Conversations Among Employees
Phone Conversations
Phones Ringing
People Walking Around

Therefore, poor acoustics and no privacy are the leading causes of workplace dissatisfaction!

How to Create Well-Being by Design

Design a community-building space, to gather, socialize, network, exchange, focus work, and collaborate.

You'll Need to Create Visual and Acoustic Privacy While Catering to Employee Needs

The ABCs for Well-Being by Design

A — Absorb

Absorb sound waves to reduce reverberation and noise levels in a specific area.

Consider:

Ceiling panels – Acoustic Lighting – Acoustic Wall coverings

B — Block

Create acoustic barriers between occupants using screens & partitions to improve speech & visual privacy = fewer distractions.

Consider:

Desk Partitions – Room Dividers

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C — Contain

Reduce distractions by using acoustic furniture to contain sound at its source. MeSpace in a WeSpace.

Consider:

Acoustic furniture – Privacy & Phone booths

D — Displace

Displace the noise by providing access to dedicated phone booths, informal meeting areas & collaboration spaces with extra absorption.

Consider:

Acoustic furniture – Privacy & Phone booths – Soft Seating

E – Engage & Educate

Engage and involve the employees for higher adoption and ambassadors. Educate on office etiquette at the same time.

F – Flexible Solutions

Choose flexible solutions to cater to the quick-shifting demands in the workspace.

Happy & Healthy Workspaces With a Focus on Well-Being

Final Tips

Need for a dynamic workspace that caters to both collaborative and restorative activities
Noise and conversational distractions have the biggest impact on productivity
Well-being in the office enhances employee engagement and loyalty
Person-centered approach to office design

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Well-Being by Design: Optimizing Acoustics in Hybrid Spaces

Following the pandemic, we continue to see a rise in return to office rates:

How to Attract People in Coming Back to the Office

It’s also been reported that the top noise distractions are due to:

How to Create Well-Being by Design

You'll Need to Create Visual and Acoustic Privacy While Catering to Employee Needs

The ABCs for Well-Being by Design

A — Absorb

Consider:

B — Block

Consider:

C — Contain

Consider:

D — Displace

Consider:

E – Engage & Educate

F – Flexible Solutions

Happy & Healthy Workspaces With a Focus on Well-Being

Final Tips

Need Acoustic Advice?

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