Research was undertaken by London University, Institute of Education shows classrooms with poor acoustics can negatively affect academic performance. We’ve all experienced it, high noise levels in any environment are more distracting and have been proven to have negative effects on health. Julie Dockrel’s study states “those that have high cognitive processing demands involving attention, problem-solving and memory appear to be those most affected by exposure to noise”. We recognised the pitfalls in the educational sector with acoustics. Our acoustic supplier, Wilkins, have a specific education range. Said range incorporates sound absorption baffles, panels as well as soundproof flooring, making education a better acoustic environment for everyone. Check out Wilkins’ range for more information.

There is a wide range of acoustical problems in the modern world, but with every problem comes a solution. What’s clear to us all is that when we are acoustically comfortable – no matter where we are, when unwanted noise is blocked and we can hear beneficial sounds – we’re more productive, happier and experience fewer health issues. Have you ever been affected by noise pollution and could there have been a solution?