As office spaces transform towards openness and sharing, the acoustic environment has become a key factor influencing the core competitiveness of commercial real estate.
We conducted an acoustic upgrade for a technology-focused co-working space in Guangzhou. Addressing the core pain points of high noise levels in open spaces, poor sound insulation in meeting rooms, and low user satisfaction, we completed the acoustic renovation of the entire space in 15 days of off-peak construction. Ultimately, this resulted in an increase in occupancy rate from 62% to 86% and a 15% increase in rental. premium.
Key pain points before renovation
- Severe reverberation in the open area: The reverberation time in the 1800㎡ open office area reaches 2.8s (national standard ≤1.0s), the noise level for normal conversation is 65dB, and employee concentration decreases by 30%.
- Insufficient privacy: The sound insulation of the meeting room partition walls is only 28dB, allowing conversations inside to be clearly heard from the outside, posing a risk of leakage of trade secrets.
- Poor operational data: employee acoustic satisfaction score was only 32 points, 35% of lease terminations were due to noise, and the overall occupancy rate of the project was only 62%.
Core Solution
The “zoned precision management” solution avoids the cost waste of full-space coverage, balancing effectiveness and aesthetics.
Transformation effects and benefits
1）The reverberation time in the open area decreased from 2.8s to 0.72s, and the background noise decreased to 42dB.
2）The sound insulation of the conference room has been improved from 28dB to 48dB, fully meeting privacy requirements.
3）Occupancy rate: 52% → 86%
About Us
We are a professional provider of acoustic solutions for commercial spaces, offering a full range of services from acoustic surveying and design to product supply and construction acceptance for various commercial spaces such as office buildings, hotels, schools, and hospitals. We have completed over 200 commercial acoustic projects. For your space acoustic diagnostic report and customized solutions, please contact us through the contact information on our website.