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Office Building Acoustics

Where people work, acoustics make or break productivity. We make offices sound right.

Why Office Acoustics Matter

Noise is the #1 complaint in open-plan offices. Employees can't concentrate. Phone calls get interrupted by the person in the next desk. Private conversations carry across the room. It's a real problem that costs companies real money in lost productivity.

Good acoustics aren't about making a room silent. They're about controlling sound so people can work. That means absorbing excess noise, blocking sound between spaces, and managing reverberation so speech is clear but doesn't carry too far.

Common Office Acoustic Challenges

  • Open-plan noise: Dozens or hundreds of people in one room. Every conversation, keyboard click, and phone ring adds up.
  • Conference room bleed: Walls that don't go to the deck. Sound travels through the ceiling plenum from one room to the next.
  • Hard surface reflections: Glass walls, polished concrete floors, and exposed ceilings bounce sound everywhere.
  • HVAC noise: Ductwork, diffusers, and mechanical equipment create background noise that masks speech.

Products That Work for Offices

  • T-bar ceiling tiles — The standard. High-NRC tiles (0.70+) absorb conversation noise. High-CAC tiles (35+) block sound between rooms through the plenum. Armstrong Total Acoustics gives you both in one tile.
  • Felt baffles — For offices with open/exposed ceilings. Hang baffles from the structure to absorb noise without hiding the industrial look.
  • Stretch wall panels — Conference rooms and focus rooms. Full-wall treatment for maximum absorption and speech privacy.
  • Felt wall panels — Accent walls, column wraps, and divider panels. Adds absorption where you need it with a modern look.
  • Soundproofing panels — For executive offices and conference rooms that need real privacy. STC 50+ wall assemblies keep conversations contained.
  • Wood grille ceilings — Lobby and reception ceilings. Premium first impression with acoustic backing for noise control.

Typical Office Projects We Handle

  • New construction tenant improvements — full ceiling and wall build-out for new office leases
  • Ceiling tile replacement — swapping old, stained tiles for new product
  • Open office acoustic retrofits — adding baffles and wall panels to tame noise
  • Conference room upgrades — soundproofing walls and adding absorptive treatments
  • Executive suite build-outs — premium ceiling and wall finishes with privacy
  • Common area renovations — lobbies, break rooms, and collaboration zones

Office Acoustic Solutions by Product

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Office acoustics start with understanding the space and the problem. Contact us and we'll visit your building, assess the situation, and recommend the right products. Free estimates on all commercial office projects.