Acoustic booths: How do they work and what are their benefits in the work environment?
The acoustic booths, or also known as phone boots, They are small rooms that allow you to work or talk on the phone in isolation and with greater privacy. It is well known that acoustically controlled environments favor the concentration, well-being and productivity from the workers.
These sound capsules are the latest in ultra-modern office design, and are usually integrated into the social zones so that users can work focused or hold video calls. However, thanks to his reduced size and mobility, Since many have wheels, they can be placed anywhere in the office.
Phone Booth Features
At present, there are many manufacturers that offer this type of cabin, whose price ranges from 3.000 and 30.000 euros, according to the benefits and capacity of the cabin. Usually you choose the monocabins, either attached to a wall or free-standing in the middle of the room. These cubicles have a measure standard 225 cm high x 125 cm wide and 100 cm deep. Wider cabins are also manufactured for two or four people with all the features of the units for one user.
maximum insulation
The main characteristic of these cabins is that they are made of materials insulating and sound absorbing. The simplest capsules have two layers, an exterior made of anodized and lacquered aluminium, and the interior made of acoustic textiles (recycled PET felt) and glass front, so that the user has visual amplitude.
However, there are more complete (and expensive) models that take up to 5 layers of acoustic material inside the walls, they absorb different sound frequencies. In addition, they have a sound lock to limit the noise that enters and the one that exits. The door usually leads two sheets of glass (like the one used in airplanes), with a magnetic closure to create an absolutely airtight space.
constant ventilation
Being closed spaces, ventilation is extremely important, which is why they use highly efficient systems that they refresh the air every minute, which guarantees adequate oxygen rates. In addition, they include a silent air system through multi-channel air ducts, to minimize sound both inside the cabin and outside. Some of these cabins even have seven internal fans to renew the air every 40 seconds, which are also eight times more efficient than traditional fans. Optionally they can also carry carbon filters.
Electrical and lighting elements
Every detail of the sound booths is meticulously studied, and the lighting It is one of the main items. They have two types of lighting: daylight LEDs, with movement control to save energy, which provides overhead lighting, clear and cold, which bathes the entire space. And one point and directional light for tasks on the desk. Of course there are at least two electrical outlets and two USB to recharge electronic devices.
Accessories and conditioning
Manufacturer booths can be fitted with all kinds of accessories, which make them especially adaptable to all work environments:
• can carry wheels that allow their transfer from one stay to another.
• You can customize the exterior finish, whether in textile or sound-absorbing fabric, and choose from a large color range.
• All cabins are completed with a small desk where a computer and a ergonomic chair perfectly adapted to the space.
• It is relatively easy to assemble Between two people it takes about an hour.
Acoustic booths of our own design
Not all options for sound booths They go through an industrial manufacturing model. Some office architecture and interior design studios choose to make their own designs to integrate them into the interior design of your project, adapting shapes, materials and a range of colors. Although the result is more in line with the general project, it must be taken into account that the manufacturing models have some technical characteristics very specific that can hardly be achieved in work designs.
