How to achieve efficient sound conditioning in schools?
Noise reduction in educational facilities can pose a considerable challenge, depending on the specific conditions on site. Noise in the classroom doesn't even have to come from the pupils or students themselves. Other noise sources, such as activities in adjacent rooms, the schoolyard or the corridor, may actually be the main disruptive factor. And in schools located on a busy street, the noise generated by traffic or, as the case may be, a building site can massively disrupt lessons.
High noise levels in school facilities can negatively affect the ability to concentrate and the well-being of students and teachers. In addition, poor acoustics and/or high reverberation in the classroom or other rooms can prevent students from hearing the teacher properly, resulting in misinterpretations and confusion. Headaches, too, are a common effect of exposure to constant noise.
This shows that noise protection is an important factor that schools should definitely take into account in order to create an optimal learning environment. So what can be done to implement effective noise control in schools and improve the acoustic conditions in the classroom?
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Installation
On request, nearly all our products can be delivered with self-adhesive rear faces, enabling easy, clean and time-saving installation – perfect for retrofit applications in rooms that are already in use.
Noise control
Thanks to their open-cell structure, our noise protection materials absorb sound waves and effectively attenuate bothering noise. A satisfactory result can already be achieved by lining 30 to 50 % of the ceiling and wall surfaces.
Fire protection
Many of our noise-control products are classified as flame-retardant according to DIN 4102 or DIN EN 13501. Please contact your local authorities in advance for information about the required fire protection class.
What does efficient sound conditioning in schools look like?
Efficient sound conditioning in schools goes beyond simply reducing the noise volume during lessons. The aim of any acoustic measures in the classroom must be to create an acoustically pleasant atmosphere that supports studying. No two classrooms are exactly the same, every room has its own acoustic challenges that need to be taken into account when planning the right noise protection measures.
Regularly checking the acoustic conditions in your school can help you pinpoint potential noise issues as early as possible. A noise-control expert can help you to identify the causes of the high noise level and its sources.Experts’ tip:
The newly developed room acoustics app from soniflex provides you with a helpful tool that allows you to take immediate action. Using your smartphone, you can easily measure the reverberation time in the classroom at various positions within the space. Once the measurements are completed (which takes only a few minutes and requires no acoustic knowledge) the app analyses the measured values and suggests suitable products in the required quantities. In the next step, you can put your favorite products in the shopping cart and order directly via our online store. Of course, we shall also be happy to prepare a non-binding custom-tailored offer. Simply contact us and tell us what you need.
Postscript: You can find the soniflex room acoustics app in the AppStore or in the Google Play Store, keyword "soniflex".
How to successfully implement acoustic measures in the classroom?
For the implementation of active noise control also in your school, the installation of sound-absorbing materials on walls and ceilings and the deployment of noise-absorbing objects are valuable and very efficient tools.A recommended product for application to walls and ceilings is soni COLOR RD, for example. These square acoustic panels are available in different colors, they reduce reverberation and create a pleasantly quiet learning atmosphere.
Free-standing sound-absorbers such as soni CUBE can be a very practical addition to the classroom since they double as seating cubes. While they help reduce noise during lessons, you can also use them to create an inviting seating area for breaks or informal group work. Colorful shapes like our soni CIRCLE or soni HEXAGON or the cheerful soni ELEMENT animal shapes help improve the acoustic conditions and add to a warm and child-friendly classroom design at the same time.
With soni TRAPEZ you can not only create attractive geometric patterns on the ceiling, but above all ensure an effective improvement in room acoustics. The sound-absorbing elements are made of light-gray or white melamine foam and can be easily fixed to the ceiling using the special soniflex adhesive.
Main reasons why you should opt for soniflex
For effective noise control in your school and optimum sound conditioning of classrooms, you need high-quality sound absorbers and a provider with acoustic know-how. With soniflex, you are choosing one of the leading manufacturers of products for acoustic optimization. Our high-quality noise protection products will help you to successfully meet the acoustic challenges and reduce disruptive noise in your education facility.
Your benefits of choosing soniflex:- High-quality acoustic products based on foams, melamine and non-wovens and specially developed for the requirements of sound conditioning solutions
- Noise-control products that can be cut to size easily and accurately
- Colorful, aesthetically pleasing materials and sound-absorber elements
- Products that comply with safety and fire protection rules and regulations
- Short delivery times, fast quote preparation and order processing
Choosing soniflex products means opting for high quality, efficiency and decades of experience. Let's address your school's sound-conditioning challenges together and turn all classrooms into spaces that provide a first-class learning and teaching environment for students and staff alike.