SOUNDPROOF BOOTHS FOR OFFICES. DEFINITION AND ALTERNATIVES

Soundproof booths for offices are an increasingly demanded equipment. The reason is to be found in the usual distribution of workplaces.

Certainly, open-plan offices are the most common model. These are large spaces with few offices and no walls. There is no doubt that in these environments, communication between employees is very fluid, but there are also drawbacks.

Sometimes it is necessary to have a quiet environment where you can make an important call or have a private conversation. For this, the ideal is to have soundproof booths for offices.

At DESMON we are specialists in office furniture. Lately, we have noticed that many customers ask us for acoustic booths that can be located somewhere in the office.

With this post we want to explain what they are and how they are. In addition, we will give you interesting alternatives. Don’t miss any detail.

Soundproof booths for offices are spaces made with acoustic panels or partitions. In this way, inside the cabin you can enjoy complete silence and, at the same time, the noise made inside the cabin does not pass to the outside.

Depending on the needs, individual cabins or cabins with capacity for more people can be chosen.

Well, the answer is simple: soundproof booths for offices are designed to provide total isolation from the environment. They are very useful for making telephone calls or holding videoconference meetings. Outside noise is completely cancelled out and the sound is optimal for listening to the conversation.

They are also used for meetings requiring a certain degree of privacy. If confidential conversations are to be held, it is a very suitable place.

Of course, soundproof booths are also useful for certain types of work. There are tasks that require a high degree of concentration. For this, it is advisable to have a completely silent environment that eliminates reverberations.

In addition, the booths avoid distractions caused by extraneous conversations. The result is a completely silent environment. This makes it easy to focus on the task at hand.

Of course, the characteristics of the acoustic booths will depend on the budget provided. However, there are a number of issues that are almost indispensable. Let us review some of them.

• Adequate size. It is advisable to be clear about the usual use of the booth because it will be a decisive factor in determining the dimensions. You can opt for individual booths or larger pieces where several people can meet.
• Illumination. The interior of the booth should always be well lit. Users are likely to take notes and, in the case of video conferencing, it should also be easy to see the interlocutor. Without a doubt, LED technology is the most advisable.
• Absorbent floors. The booth flooring should be a “soft” material that absorbs sound and does not propagate it. One choice is carpeting and another is flooring made up of layers of vinyl, which is very elastic.
• Ventilation. The space should always have a continuous air renewal and should have a good interior temperature.

Sometimes, acoustic booths can be expensive. For this, there is an interesting, more affordable and high quality alternative. From DESMON we always offer our Compac partition model.

This is a model of partition that has a double panel of 16 mm thick. Between the two panels an inner chamber of 45 mm is created. This space is filled with rock wool, which is a highly effective acoustic insulator.

In addition, the structure has a glazed area with double glazing. This last factor further enhances the soundproofing of the space.

Isolated spaces can therefore be created by using blind panels of different thicknesses. It is also possible to build such soundproofed spaces with completely transparent partitions. In such cases, the thickness of the glass will be considerable to increase sound insulation.

The partitions are alternatives to soundproof booths for offices with an excellent response. They provide a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing space. They are also more affordable and can greatly enhance the aesthetics of the office.

Of course, acoustic booths for offices are an element increasingly present in work environments. They are essential in coworking spaces where professionals from many sectors work together. Sometimes, in these environments, it is difficult to achieve a noise-free zone.

In DESMON we can advise you in this regard and we also offer a wide range of office furniture. We are specialists in the design, manufacture and assembly of partition walls and movable partitions.

In addition, we offer options for false ceilings, flooring and storage alternatives such as heavy duty shelving.

If you need to refurbish your office, you are looking for comfortable spaces for employees and that encourage productivity, contact us. We will take into account your needs and the available space and we will offer you a personalized budget full of solutions.