Sound absorption of walls – reduces echo in office environments
Effective sound control with wall-mounted sound absorbers in offices
In office environments with many workstations, meeting areas, and hard materials, problems with echo and long reverberation often arise. Conversations, telephone signals, and background noise are reflected between walls, ceilings, and floors, making the sound level seem higher and more stressful than it actually is. Wall sound absorption is an effective and flexible measure to reduce these reflections and create a more focused, calm, and professional working environment.
What is wall sound absorption?
Wall sound absorption involves installing sound absorbers directly on wall surfaces to capture sound waves and reduce reflections in the room. The absorbers consist of porous materials that convert sound energy into heat energy. This differs significantly from sound insulation, which is designed to stop sound between rooms, and vibration damping, which reduces structure-borne noise from installations and technical equipment, for example. Wall absorbers are therefore used to improve the acoustics where the sound already exists.
Common acoustic challenges in offices
Echoes and poor room acoustics are common in open-plan offices, meeting rooms, corridors, and shared workspaces. When walls are dominated by glass, plaster, or concrete, sound is effectively reflected, which impairs speech perception and makes conversations more strenuous. In office environments, this can lead to poorer concentration, increased mental strain, and reduced work peace.
How wall-mounted sound absorbers work
When sound waves hit a wall absorber, they are slowed down and absorbed into the structure of the material. Since many sound reflections occur at ear level, walls are a strategically important surface to treat in order to shorten the reverberation time and improve speech intelligibility in the room.
Improved speech perception
Wall absorbers reduce disruptive reflections and make conversations clearer in both meeting rooms and open-plan offices.
Discreet and flexible solution
Wall-mounted sound absorbers can be placed where they are most needed without affecting furniture or workflows.
Why choose wall-mounted sound absorption in offices?
Wall-mounted sound absorption has a quick and clear effect on room acoustics without the need for construction work or downtime. The solution is long-term, adaptable, and suitable for both small offices and larger office landscapes. The result is noticeable through lower perceived noise levels, better concentration, and a more pleasant working environment. Wall absorbers are often combined with ceiling absorbers, sound-absorbing curtains, or room dividers for a more comprehensive acoustic result.
Well-thought-out advice for the best results
For the best effect, wall absorbers should be placed where sound reflections are strongest, for example at ear level along work zones, meeting areas, or walkways. In larger offices, an even distribution of several absorbers gives the best results, while smaller rooms are often improved by a few strategically placed solutions. A common mistake is to underestimate the importance of walls for acoustics. Correct placement creates a long-term balanced and comfortable sound environment in the office.
Wall sound absorption is therefore a safe and effective choice for offices that want to reduce echo in the room and create better conditions for focus, communication, and well-being.