Earlier this year, before the pandemic and lockdowns, audio engineer Stéphane Pigeon received an unusual request: would he consider making sounds that replicated the office? “I said, ‘No, no, no, I ...
Editor’s Note: Our editors published this story about sound masking and its indispensable role in the return to office on Wednesday, Aug. 27. We will note any subsequent updates. The workplace ...
New research reveals how office sound impacts focus and collaboration. Brian Ledder, Senior Design Strategist, HLW, offers design strategies to balance vibrant workplaces with quiet, productive zones.