Ever since the open office plan was introduced as the so-called ‘best design option’ for the 21st-century workplace, a major debate has been circulating about whether or not this has actually been more helpful or harmful to workers’ productivity levels.
Fair arguments have been presented on both sides, and, now, architects are challenged with trying to input acoustic solutions in both types of environments. Though some people have claimed the open office plan is dead, architects can’t fully rule out the need for knowing how to design them. That’s why it’s important to understand what products are out there that can help you smartly plan and specify for such a project. There are dozens of sound-related questions to ask about designing open office plans, and a primer in the basics can give you some sound footing on which to begin.