Foster premier care by focusing on acoustic comfort
Download Acoustics in Education GuideLarge groups of children in a single room can result in high noise levels that hinder learning and threaten staff health. Because their speech perception skills are still developing, younger children are especially affected.* Rockfon acoustic solutions absorb sounds to reduce reverberation, creating comfortable environments that can nurture outstanding care.
All kinds of accidents can happen when teachers cannot be heard or understood due to poor speech intelligibility. Effective acoustic absorption measures allow childcare teachers to communicate clearly without having to resort to strenuous vocal efforts.
The interior design of childcare facilities – particularly the use of colour and natural lighting – can play a role in mood and learning. Available in a range of textures, shapes, and colours, Rockfon products combine customisable design with high performance for exceptional acoustics.
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Comfortable daycares and nurseries are designed holistically. Click on the elements below to learn about the unique ways in which they play a role in an overall acoustic strategy.
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Quality acoustic ceiling tiles absorb sound waves and prevent them from reverberating, allowing for improved instructor intelligibility and optimal childcare acoustics.
Learn moreTextures and their tactile sensations can assist the motor development and function of young students. When selected for their porosity, tactile materials with large surface areas might also contribute to sound absorption.
Learn moreColour has long been proven to influence mood and focus. While some shades might stimulate wakefulness and focus, others might be more calming and soothing. Leveraging a strategic and evidence-based palette for room location at hand is key. With their high surface areas, acoustic ceilings and wall panels can be selected for virtually any desired colour scheme.
Learn moreMaterials play a critical role in limiting the spread of microorganisms. The microbial hygiene and cleanability of all high touch contact surfaces should be assessed strategically.
Learn morePleasant exterior views can create a calming effect and help foster an early relationship with nature and animals. For airborne sound insulation, windows with thick, dense glass, high-performing glazing and sealing, and high Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings should be selected.
Access to daylight contributes to wakefulness and has even been associated with improved academic performance. Acoustic solutions with high light reflection and diffusion help to maximise its exposure and benefits across childcare.
References:
- Minelli, Greta, Giuseppina Emma Puglisi, and Arianna Astolfi. 2021. “Acoustical Parameters for Learning in Classroom: A Review.” Building and Environment, November, 108582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108582.
We provide customers with a complete acoustic ceiling system offering, combining sound absorbing ceiling tiles and wall panels with suspension grid systems and accessories.
