Education Sector

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Our Approach

Acoustics and sound design in educational facilities are vital in providing learners with appropriate learning environments. It is essential that acoustic performance specification of a learning environment supports the needs of the subject matter and educational level of the learner

Acoustic Ceiling Panels in modern classroom

Challenges

Educational facilities require suitable acoustic design to support effective learning. Studies have proven that at 7 meters away from the teacher only 36% of what is said is understood. Poor acoustics in classrooms lead to

  • Reduced Cognitive Integration

  • Higher Distraction Rates

  • Increased Stress Levels

  • Negative Behavioural Changes

  • Teacher Fatigue Increase

  • Increased Absenteeism

Services we offer

Enhance Acoustics have vast experience in acoustic design and testing of educational facilities from primary, post primary and third level educational facilities. We offer the following services required for appropriate learning environments.

  • Consultation on local authority requirements

  • Design assessments

  • 3D Room Acoustic Analysis

  • Design Compliance Testing

  • AV Integration

  • Acoustic Audits

Infographic titled "What are the benefits?" listing five benefits with icons: 1. introduces biophilic elements, represented by a leaf; 2. increases productivity, represented by gears; 3. enhances cognitive function, represented by a human head with a brain; 4. promotes health and wellbeing, represented by a smiling face; 5. reduces stress, represented by a brain.

13% Reduction in teacher absenteeism

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17% Increase in task behaviour

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10% Increase in recall and memory

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4% Increase in attention

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13% Reduction in teacher absenteeism 〰️ 17% Increase in task behaviour 〰️ 10% Increase in recall and memory 〰️ 4% Increase in attention 〰️

  • "We have engaged with Enhance Acoustics on a number of projects to date and have found that they are consistently thorough and professional in their undertakings. We look forward to working with them on many more projects in the future."

    Robert Glennon — Contracts Director, Glennwood

  • "We engaged Enhance Acoustics on a recent project that included a multi screen cinema and bowling alley. Enhance Acoustics performed their duties in a very professional and friendly manner. I would highly recommend their services."

    Alan Baldwin — Managing Director, The Building Consultancy

  • "Derek from Enhance Acoustics really showed how flexible he could be to help us through the acoustic testing on our latest housing development in Edenderry. I would recommend Derek to any potential client and truly look forward to working with him in the near future."

    Paul Molloy — Quantity Surveyor, Leamore Construction Ltd.

  • "Enhance Acoustics have provided noise consultancy services on a number of projects for ORS. These have included advising on and monitoring of environmental noise and building acoustics. The works have been carried out within budget and specified timelines. I would have no hesitation recommending Enhance Acoustics for any future projects."

    Alan Kiernan — Senior Environmental Engineer, ORS

  • "We worked with Enhance Acoustics to carry out sound insulation testing. We found them to be extremely professional in their duties and the whole process to be prompt and efficient. We look forward to working with them on more projects into the future."

    Martin Denali — Director, Denali Holdings Ltd

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