Importance Of Acoustic Products To Tackle Common Noise Problems in Schools

Today, our educational environment has many distracting noises ranging from mild chatter to high-pitched voices. And how often do we notice a sound problem until it's unbearable to the ears? Not quite.  

The most common places which suffer from noise pollution are schools and universities. Loud noises can cause problems while teaching as students can't hear the teachers and thus find it difficult to concentrate, which leads to lower grades and poor academic performance.  

Always having a say in what happens outside the classroom is difficult, but creating a space free from unwanted noises is possible with acoustic solutions.  

The first step to creating a noise-free space is to identify the problem and where is the source. 

The noise problems vary according to the spaces. Here we are listing a few of them.  

1. Echoes in the room/classroom/hall  

Echoes in big rooms and classrooms are due to sound reverberating off the walls and ceilings. The sound is reflected off these hard surfaces and echoes in the entire space.

Traditional, old school constructions where the acoustics were not an integral consideration of design generally suffer from these echoes.  

The acoustic echoes are more frequent in schools and universities as they have many buildings with old construction designs. The simple solution to minimize the echoes is to cover the walls and ceilings with sound-absorbing materials.  

Our school acoustic solutions are designed to cut the sound reverberation in classrooms, hallways, gymnasium, etc. We do it with style and in many colors to make your classrooms come alive without any echoes.  

2. Noise disturbance when there are many people in the room  

This is another common complaint in classrooms where there are many students and multiple conversations are going on, making it too difficult to focus. Sometimes understanding the teacher is also an issue.  

The simple way to reduce sounds in spaces with many people is to cover the ceilings and walls with sound-absorbing materials. Our designer pinboards are made of eco-friendly acoustic materials to eliminate noises in large spaces completely.  

Check out the full range of our acoustic solutions for schools and educational institutions here.  

3. Voices from the other end of a large room  

In a community hall, or the school play area, where various activities are happening at once in a large space, poor acoustic arrangements make conversing difficult, putting the privacy of conversation in jeopardy.  

The use of absorptive panels and diffusers is the best solution to reduce such noises.  

We install sound absorbers on the ceiling and walls to minimize the sounds from the other side of the room. Our acoustic solutions are long-lasting and reliable.  

4. Noises from the next classroom/music room 

Schools have many classrooms adjacent to each other, and the classes have similar schedules as well. Imagine how many classes are simultaneously running at a time!  

In such situations, it is easy for sound to travel from one classroom to another without proper insulation or barrier, especially during music practices. Both students and teachers in other classrooms have a hard time focusing.  

Our creative way to avoid this noise exchange between classes is to install acoustic designer pinboards on the classroom walls. 

Our school acoustic solutions are designed to cover the surfaces with style and elegance, making them look attractive and adding a colorful touch to the space.  

Importance of acoustic products in schools  

1. Acoustic products improve communication by absorbing sounds and echoes from the surrounding areas. This helps people hear the other people clearly, whether in the classroom, halls, or auditoriums.  
2. Diffuse the unnecessary sounds made via phone ringing, humming noises of machines, scraping sounds from moving furniture, and people talking.  
3. No extra sounds in the background have a positive impact on student's health. Whether in offices or schools, a low level of sound helps better focus and reduces stress. A noise-free environment is good for all teachers, students, and other staff members.  
4. It is no surprise that no noise disturbance increases productivity. The opposite is also true; high-pitched noises have been a major cause of low productivity. Acoustic solutions help staff to think better during work and help students focus while studying.  
5. With acoustic panels and diffusers around, it is easier to make conversations without distracting staff.  
6. Acoustic products create a safe space for important conversations with complete privacy while talking to students about important matters. The ease of communication is enhanced significantly.  
7. Students remember better in a focused environment. With poor acoustic solutions, it becomes hard to retain information as unwanted noises constantly disturb students.  

Looking for a solution for the noise problems at your school? 

We have discussed the different types of sound issues that might occur at a school. If your problem is not covered in the examples, don't hesitate to contact our office to discuss your issue.  

Designer Pinboards Australia can help you assess and treat the sound problems in your school and university. Maybe you need an isolated music room, a quiet indoor practicing area for sports, a soundproof office for counseling, or other requirements.  

Our professional school acoustic solutions will create the ideal space for all the activities in a school. We create functional acoustic products in a variety of shapes and sizes, which make excellent additions to any space.  

Talk to our designers today.