In a meeting room, acoustic quality directly affects communication, focus and overall efficiency. Echo, reverberation or excessive background noise can distort speech, cause listening fatigue and reduce productivity. The goal is not only to lower noise but to create a balanced, clear and comfortable sound environment.
Challenges of modern meeting spaces
Meeting rooms often use glass, plaster and other reflective materials that amplify echoes. This reverberation effect blurs speech and makes online conferences tiring or unclear. Without proper treatment, even small spaces can sound “hollow” or overly loud.
Understanding RT60
RT60 measures the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after the source stops. A value between 0.55 and 0.77 seconds is ideal for meeting rooms, offering speech clarity while maintaining a natural acoustic feel.
Design strategies for better acoustics
- Acoustic ceilings reduce vertical reflections and improve sound diffusion.
- Wall panels control side reflections and improve speech intelligibility.
- Soft materials like carpets and curtains help reduce global reverberation.
- Smart furniture layout avoids parallel hard surfaces and encourages balanced reflections.
Speech privacy and comfort
In executive rooms or video conferencing areas, speech confidentiality and clarity are key. Proper absorption ensures intelligibility and a calm environment where discussions remain private and fatigue-free.
Assess and adjust
Evaluate the current acoustics before installing treatments. Use the Tester / Acoustic tool to simulate reverberation and estimate how much absorption is required to reach your RT60 target.
Design integration
Modern acoustic panels blend into architecture — design ceilings, fabric walls or artistic elements can enhance both look and sound. Discover examples on Inspiration.
Sustainability and wellbeing
Recycled and recyclable acoustic materials, such as PET fibre, combine durability and environmental responsibility with top acoustic performance.
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