Acoustic Solutions
In today’s modern workplaces, creating an optimal environment for productivity and wellbeing is crucial. One often overlooked aspect is the impact of acoustics on employees’ comfort, wellbeing & efficiency.
Thankfully, there are many solutions to address issues like these – this is where our acoustic solutions come in.
Excessive noise and poor sound management can lead to decreased concentration, increased stress levels, and reduced overall job satisfaction.
Explore our comprehensive range of office acoustic services & solutions that can transform your workspace into one more harmonious and productive.
Do you find yourself vying for quiet space in the office?
Do you experience voice echo even at normal level speech?
Do those on the other end of video or voice calls comment on how tinny or echoey you sound?
Is the chat from your meeting rooms or board rooms heard all too intelligibly from outside or in the rooms adjoining?
Our Solution
THINK have a huge range of exclusive acoustic treatments and products including wall panels, ceiling baffles, rafts, lamp shades, furniture, meeting pods and even acoustically rated natural materials like mycelium, moss and cork.
Initially we create a comprehensive acoustic model of the space using either empirical formula or electronic assessment equipment.
Then we determine a suitable design objective for your space, working appropriately with your current or proposed interior design finishes.
Our Acoustic Products
Not only do we have a range of solutions, we have a vast array of products to suit every need.
PET Felt Wall Panels
Fabric Wrapped Wall Panels
Ceiling Baffles & Rafts
Slat Wall Panels
Pongs Acoustic Wall
Ceiling Attenuation
3D Tiles
Work Zone Dividers & Hanging Screens
Sound Masking Systems
Acoustic Privacy Pods
Acoustic Blinds
Natural Preserved Moss
Cork Tiles
Mycelium Acoustic Wall Tile
Acoustic Lighting
Acoustic Wall Art
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Initial In-Person Consultation
Like all projects the process starts with a call or an email to share initial thoughts.
We provide a full suite of acoustic services, taking projects from inception through the stages of: planning, design, tender, construction, commissioning and handover.
Whether you are considering a new build, refurbishing an existing space or just upgrading your current work environment to better suit your needs; we’re here to help.
For new builds, inspection of architect drawings will be the next step. For existing spaces, a site survey early in the process will be required to gather data on the size of the space and the scale of the problem.
Space Audit
Depending on the nature and scope of the project an electronic assessment may be required.
Here our qualified Acousticians use diagnostic equipment to determine sound reverberation times & noise transfer levels between rooms. Diagnostic software allows us to generate Acoustic Room Modelling – providing us with guidance on solution type, material selections and coverage required.
Our acoustic testing services encompass
- Sound insulation testing.
- Prototype and mock-up testing.
- Commissioning testing for BREEAM, LEED, and WELL.
- Baseline surveys.
- Measurement of speech intelligibility.
- Measurements of internal noise levels.
- Measurements of noise from mechanical services.
- Problem-solving and mitigation advice.
- Complaints investigation and post-occupancy surveys.
3D Space Modelling
Various spaces have distinct acoustic needs. For instance, in educational settings like classrooms or lecture halls, ensuring clear audibility and speech intelligibility for the instructor is crucial. Achieving optimal acoustic conditions entails controlling the reverberation time (RT Time), which refers to the duration it takes for sound echoes to decay, within specific parameters while mitigating other acoustic irregularities.
THINK employs computer software to generate 3D models of rooms, enabling us to assess their acoustic performance beforehand. This tool aids us in providing guidance to architectural teams during the design phase. It is also invaluable for evaluating and optimising the acoustics of existing spaces that either fail to meet requirements or are slated for a change in function where acoustic considerations become significant.
Our expertise in this approach spans a diverse range of projects, encompassing educational facilities, concert halls, religious institutions, retail complexes, recording studios, lecture venues, theatrical spaces, and office environments
Solution Building
Creating exceptional acoustic spaces demands a blend of site audits and 3D sound modelling. Site audits assess the unique acoustic fingerprint of a space, considering factors like size, shape, and materials. 3D modelling software then simulates sound propagation, allowing real-time visualisation of design impacts. This combination facilitates collaboration among architects, engineers, and acoustic consultants, enabling fine-tuning of acoustic elements.
The process ensures tailored solutions for diverse environments, from offices to concert halls, resulting in immersive and optimised acoustic experiences. Through this comprehensive approach, abstract concepts are transformed into tangible realities, elevating the way we interact with our surroundings.
Implementation
The installation of office acoustic treatments involves a methodical process. It begins with a comprehensive design plan, followed by the selection of high-quality products. Acoustic panels and treatments are then installed according to the plan, integrating seamlessly with existing décor. Post-installation testing ensures effectiveness, with adjustments made as needed. A final inspection and client walkthrough complete the process, ensuring satisfaction and providing maintenance guidance.
Our Acoustic Treatments
Check out our varied acoustic treatment solutions – everything you need for the perfect, peaceful space.
Acoustic treatments encompass a variety of techniques and materials designed to control sound within a space, improving its overall acoustic environment.
These treatments can be broadly categorised into several types based on their primary function and application.
By combining these various types of acoustic treatments, designers and acoustic consultants can create customised solutions tailored to the unique acoustic requirements of any space, whether it’s an office, recording studio, canteen, classroom or townhall space.
Sound Absorption
Sound absorption materials are used to reduce the reflection of sound waves within a space, thereby decreasing reverberation and improving speech intelligibility. Commonly used materials include PET felt acoustic panels, foam, fabric-wrapped panels, fiberglass, and acoustic ceiling tiles.
These materials absorb sound energy, preventing it from bouncing back into the room and creating echoes.
Sound Diffusion
Sound diffusion is the scattering of sound waves in multiple directions, creating a more balanced acoustic environment with reduced acoustic “hot spots” and standing waves.
Diffusers are designed to break up sound reflections by dispersing sound energy evenly throughout the space. They are often used in combination with absorption materials to achieve optimal acoustic balance.
Sound Isolation / Sound Transfer
Sound isolation and transfer treatments are used to minimise the transmission of sound between different areas or rooms within a building. This helps prevent noise leakage and ensures privacy in sensitive environments such as offices, conference rooms, and recording studios.
Sound isolation techniques may include the use of acoustic seals and gaskets on doors, cross talk attenuators in HVAC systems and double-wall construction.
Ceiling Rafts and Baffles
Ceiling rafts and baffles are suspended acoustic panels that hang from the ceiling to absorb sound reflections and reduce reverberation. They are particularly effective in large open spaces with high ceilings, such as auditoriums, gymnasiums, and atriums.
Ceiling clouds and baffles can be customised in various shapes, sizes, and colours to complement the aesthetic of the space.
Acoustic Partitions and Screens
Acoustic partitions and screens are freestanding or modular panels used to create separate acoustic zones within a larger space. They provide visual privacy as well as acoustic separation, making them ideal for open-plan offices, classrooms, and collaborative workspaces.
Acoustic partitions and screens are available in a range of materials, designs, colours, shapes and sizes.
Room Acoustics Optimisation
In addition to specific acoustic treatments, room acoustics optimisation involves the strategic placement of furniture, drapes, rugs, and other furnishings to further enhance sound quality and control.
By adjusting the acoustics of the space as a whole, room optimisation techniques can complement and enhance the effects of other acoustic treatments.
Providing solutions for:
THINK work with all leading suppliers of acoustic materials. This way we can offer our customers the broadest possible range of design led and function filled acoustic treatment solutions. We are committed to sustainability, utilising eco-friendly materials that are safe for human health.
All of our products are crafted from raw materials; free from chemical binders and certified for low VOC emissions.
For interior acoustic and decorative designs with boundless creativity we look to Feltouch. THINK are exclusive Irish agents for Feltouch, specialists in PET felt with advanced fibre & non-woven textile technology.
For innovative architectural solutions, and visionary systems that fuse design, creativity, and cutting-edge technology THINK partner exclusively with Nown (formerly Arktura) – specialists in manufacturing standard and adaptive acoustic and metal panel acoustic systems.
For truly great design we offer you Woven Image. Rooted in the belief that sustainable design is synonymous with good design, Woven Image’s studio consistently advances the aesthetic, technological, and functional aspects of commercial interior finishes.
For a more unique green credential THINK bring you Soundtect. These acoustic panels, now in their third generation, originally started as plastic bottles. These PET bottles are initially transformed into exhibition carpets used at events worldwide. Once the carpets have served their short-term purpose, Soundtect reclaims the waste product, meticulously re-layering the carpet fibers to create highly efficient acoustic felt panels.
...no task too big
Guy and the whole team at THINK are an invaluable resource for us here at Starbucks Ireland. From providing always-on-time, fully managed print services, to the rollout of our state-of-the-art digital menu panels nationwide, working with THINK has given us real peace of mind when it comes to running and managing our business.
The level of expertise in THINK allows us to confidently execute ambitious business and marketing solutions, with no task too big. With THINK on our side, we look forward to the continued growth of the Starbucks brand nationwide for years to come.
Celine Gilmer
Group Director of Marketing & Category,
EE Group (Starbucks Ireland)
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Check out some of our latest Acoustic Solutions projects.
Acoustics Case Study
Clearspace
Clearspace offers flexible workspaces, many of which are located in Dublin’s Georgian buildings.
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tested & certified • tested & certified
THINK offers a comprehensive range of services for building acoustic testing. Our consultants possess extensive expertise in acoustic testing, certification, and measurements across various environments, including schools, offices, hospitals, primary care centres, residential spaces, broadcast studios, laboratories, prototypes, and pharmaceutical facilities.
Our acoustic testing services encompass
- Sound insulation testing.
- Prototype and mock-up testing.
- Commissioning testing for BREEAM, LEED, and WELL.
- Baseline surveys.
- Measurement of speech intelligibility.
- Measurements of internal noise levels.
- Measurements of noise from mechanical services.
- Problem-solving and mitigation advice.
- Complaints investigation and post-occupancy surveys.
Our team is well-versed in conducting testing for LEED, BREEAM, WELL, and HPI commissioning.
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let’s THINK together • let’s THINK together
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