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Good acoustics are also essential in public buildings. These are often classical buildings where little attention was paid initially to a good acoustic climate. In addition, public buildings often have many open spaces where reverberation can be a problem. Nevertheless, the right acoustic solutions can ensure that many problems are avoided.
Public buildings abound. In many cases, these are government buildings:
What all the above buildings have in common is that they are usually very large and spacious and accommodate a lot of people. From an acoustic point of view, this can cause problems, especially in the case of historical buildings where little or no attention has been paid to acoustic solutions, or when they are given a different function as part of a conversion programme and therefore require acoustic adjustments.
Both visitors and employees may experience a variety of complaints as a result of poor acoustics in public buildings:
These acoustic problems obviously have a lot of negative effects:
Many public buildings are now historical landmarks and, in many cases, listed heritage. This means that little or no attention was paid to acoustics when they were first erected, or that the acoustics had a different function, as is the case with former churches and chapels. Yet, it is often almost impossible to make major structural adjustments in historical buildings.
Fortunately, the acoustic solutions offered by DOX Acoustics are very easy to implement and do not require major renovation work. Here are some examples:
Whether it’s for a new building or the conversion of a historical building, Acoustics as a Service (ACaaS) by DOX Acoustics is ideal for public buildings.
ACaaS (Acoustics as a Service) consists of fully modular acoustic solutions that can be used in the most diverse situations. Based on a “pay-as-you-go” system, it ensures that you always pay for the right acoustic solutions that are easy to move or repurpose.
ACaaS is therefore not only ideal for new builds; it also offers many advantages for the conversion of (historical) public buildings:
Would you like more information on the possibilities and products offered by DOX Acoustics? A question to ask us? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
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