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Sound and light combine to increase office productivity

Innovative lighting and striking acoustic ceiling design have been brought together by Phillips and Saint-Gobain Ecophon to create a unique office solution which can improve workplace productivity.Designed to enhance worker well-being and boost concentration in open plan offices, Soundlight Comfort Ceiling combines the very best acoustic performance with the latest in lighting. The new innovation combines Ecophon’s Class A sound absorbing suspended ceiling with embedded LED lighting technology from Phillips. This creates a unique ceiling with complete acoustic coverage and a uniform

Survey reveals poor acoustics affecting office productivity

Working in a shared or open-plan office is considered the norm, yet a survey of 2000 workers commissioned by Ecophon, part of leading international materials company Saint-Gobain, has revealed that a lack of acoustic treatment in these spaces is having a negative impact on employee productivity.Almost 80% of those surveyed work in open plan or shared offices. When asked what they thought about the current acoustic environment in their office, more than half of respondents (54%) said working in an open-plan workspace sometimes makes it difficult for them to concentrate and do their job.

Acoustic office design in the spotlight at Surface Design Show

Acoustic office design will be the focus for Ecophon, part of leading international materials company Saint-Gobain, at the Surface Design Show held at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London (5-7 February).Showcasing its most innovative products for use in office environments, visitors to stand 413 will be able to see how design and acoustic performance can combine to great effect. Solutions will include Ecophon’s Wall Panels, Solo™ free hanging acoustic rafts, Soundlight Comfort which includes integrated Philips LED lighting and Focus™ Lp acoustic ceiling tiles. A recent survey

Acoustics in UK classrooms affects concentration and health, say teachers

A survey of teachers by Ecophon, part of leading international materials company Saint-Gobain, has revealed classroom acoustics could be having a serious impact on pupils’ concentration and teacher health.According to the research, almost three quarters (73%) of the 250 teachers surveyed believe the quality of acoustics has an impact of pupils’ concentration in the classroom with 30% saying the impact is serious, which could be detrimental to listening and learning. In addition, 82% of teachers say they’ve had to raise their voice to be heard in the classroom, with almost half (48%)

Ecophon first to meet PSBP acoustic standards

Ecophon, part of leading international materials company Saint-Gobain, is the first manufacturer ready to help schools meet acoustic standards outlined under the Priority School Building Programme.The Department for Education has unveiled baseline design standards and output specifications for the £2bn Priority Schools Building Programme PFI projects. Acoustic conditions have been highlighted as one of five key environmental criteria which also include ventilation and heat recovery, use of thermal mass, daylight in classrooms and energy and water efficiency. The baseline designs are in

AIS Awards win puts acoustic ceiling in the spotlight

Success at the AIS Contractors Awards has seen Ecophon, part of international materials company Saint-Gobain, together with Kenmor Ceilings and Partitions Ltd, recognised for its role in the acoustic ceiling design and installation at Durham County Council’s £5million Seaham Contact Centre.Kenmor Ceilings and Partitions took home the silver award in the ceiling category for projects up to £500k having worked closely with Ecophon to ensure the acoustic challenges presented by the complex’s non conforming rooms were overcome. Opened in September 2011, the contact centre houses a library,

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