{"id":717,"date":"2015-06-16T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intoconcept.com\/?p=717"},"modified":"2025-10-17T12:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T12:01:08","slug":"acoustics-study-into-furniture-effectively-reduces-office-noise-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intoconcept.joowa.cloud\/fi\/acoustics-study-into-furniture-effectively-reduces-office-noise-pollution\/","title":{"rendered":"Acoustics study: INTO furniture effectively reduces office noise pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Acoustic office furniture is quickly becoming the go-to choice for businesses and organizations grappling with the issue of noise pollution in an open office environment. A study conducted in May 2015 by internationally recognized architect\u2013acoustics consultant Alpo Halme confirms that INTO the Nordic Silence furniture achieves what it promises: a pleasant work environment devoid of noise and commotion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Businesses typically choose open plan offices because of their ability to bring down rent costs and stimulate interaction and co-working among staff. However, researchers working in the field of business management and work well-being have brought to light the model\u2019s potential drawbacks \u2013 most importantly, the loss of peace and privacy that comes with sharing a common space with up to dozens of people at once.<\/p>\n

More than a mere workplace nuisance, noise pollution in an open work environment can cause a major drop in employee productivity<\/a>. Tasks requiring complex verbal process<\/a> are especially prone to suffering from constant interruptions and chatter. At its worst, noise pollution can be a serious psychological and physical health hazard<\/a>, contributing to increased sick leaves.<\/p>\n

All business managers should be concerned with findings as significant as these. After all, why invest in an open office environment if the togetherness it brings will kill<\/em> rather than boost productivity and employee well-being?<\/p>\n

Luckily, there is an easy solution.<\/p>\n

\"Acoustic<\/p>\n

Acoustic furniture restores silence in the open office
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The INTO the Nordic Silence concept of sound-friendly furniture was created for a simple reason: to bring back peace and privacy to open offices. To make sure our clients are really getting their money\u2019s worth, we invited architect-acoustics consultant Alpo Halme<\/strong> to conduct a thorough acoustics study at our showroom in Vallila, Helsinki.<\/p>\n

The showroom is 6 meters tall with some acoustic paneling in the ceiling.<\/p>\n

The results were unambiguous. Alpo and his team found INTO furniture solutions to dramatically cut down noise in the open space. Thanks to their innovative design and sound-friendly construction materials, our room-like Pod spaces achieve near-total silence while our semi-open Roll In, Focus and Cube workstations effectively block sound in the open space.<\/p>\n

\"Acoustic<\/p>\n

Some findings from the study
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