Research has demonstrated that unwanted noise in the workplace negatively impacts 70% of employees’ concentration levels, productivity, and creativity, with similar results across education, healthcare, and hospitality environments. In this episode, we sit down with Slavi Younger, founder and partner of acoustical product manufacturer Fräsch, to discuss the drivers behind the heightened interest in acoustics in design; discuss what NRC ratings mean (and don’t mean); how acoustics should be considered across different project types,
and more.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the conclusion of this podcast, participants will be able to:
- Evaluate how acoustical considerations should be integrated into different project types for optimal sound management.