Optimal support during the planning phase
Reliable acoustic data and technical support throughout construction are key. All acoustic data provided by Gerriets Acoustics originates from well-known testing laboratories, and all fabrics have been measured and certified under neutral conditions.
Professional consultation during construction and measurements on site can be carried out by Gerriets’ in-house acousticians–so every project will be a success!
Do you have questions about our range of services and our planning services? We will be happy to assist you in word and deed. You can reach us by telephone at +49 7665 960-330 or by e-mail at acoustics@gerriets.com.
Perfect room acoustics:
additional benefit for every room
Noise pollution is a large disruptive factor, especially in daily office life. Technically, noise is defined as unwanted sound which affects health, decreases performance levels and impairs communication. Taking these factors into consideration, room acoustics should be part of every planning process to reduce stress levels and counteract long-term illnesses of employees. Well-suited acoustic design can improve speech intelligibility as well as lower noise levels, therefore reducing overall stress levels.
In order to keep the stress level for employees caused by external factors as low as possible and to counteract long-term health impairments, room acoustics should always be included in the planning. With a suitable room acoustic design, speech intelligibility can be increased and the noise level reduced at the same time.
The correct choice and placement of acoustical measures have to be precisely planned and properly assessed. To supply the best possible support during planning phase we provide downloads of all conventional acoustical measurements like sound absorption coefficient or sound reduction factor. If we can not provide official measurement data, we can easily assess many acoustical measurements in our own laboratory. Own measuring laboratory determine many acoustic measured values for you in an uncomplicated way. The optimal support in the planning process is our top priority!
Impedance tube – used for acoustical measurements of various materials
Reducing the noise level in offices
Unlike in machine shops or workshop areas, the noise that occurs in the office is usually not harmful to the hearing. Nevertheless, permanently disturbing noise can have an effect on the body and psyche. It has been proven that the level of stress hormones increases as well as blood pressure and heart rate. For this reason, the Workplace Ordinance also describes that noise exposure at VDU workplaces should be kept low in order not to impair concentration and speech intelligibility too much. 1)
Frequency of errors in the work of administrative staff depending on the noise level 2) 3)
Performance efficiency (Return/time required) for processing of administrative tasks depending on the noise level 2) 3)
1) German workplace ordinance from August 12th, 2004 (BGBl. I s. 2179), last amended by article 1 V from November 13th, 2016 | 2681.
2) Schönpflug & Schulz, 1979.
3) Noise assessment – office workplaces, Dortmund 1996, German federal institute for occupational safety and occupational medicine (BAuA).
