Acoustic luminaires combine artificial office lighting with sound absorption. Noise from printers, telephones or keyboards is unavoidable in everyday office life. In order to maintain productivity and protect employees' health against noise stress, modern companies rely on soundproofing measures. And since artificial lighting is essential anyway, the combination in the form of acoustic lamps is an efficient solution for both requirements.
Aural noise effects
Aural noise effects directly affect the hearing, e.g. acoustic trauma. These hardly ever occur in everyday office life, but they are an important issue in occupational safety, e.g. during construction work.
Extra-aural noise effects
Extra-aural noise effects are a stress reaction to an excessive noise level, which manifests itself in reduced performance, for example, but also affects health. These occur most frequently in everyday office life, which makes the use of acoustic luminaires interesting.
Cocktail party effect
Insufficient sound suppression ensures that personal conversations can also be heard. There is a lack of acoustic privacy and you constantly feel "overheard". A soundproof lamp can also help here.
Legal requirements
No statutory noise limits apply to the office. However, DIN EN ISO 11690-1 recommends maximum values, which we take into account in our advice as well as other recommendations from state institutions and employers' liability insurance associations.
Sound pressure levels of > 55 dB are already perceived as disturbing
Speech quality suffers at > 70 dB
In offices, the background noise level should not exceed 30-45 dB
In industrial workplaces, a background noise level of 65-70 dB can hardly be avoided
The greatest noise nuisance in the office is to be expected from electronic devices and the workers themselves. With a good office concept and high-quality acoustic lamps, we ensure better room acoustics and therefore a higher level of employee satisfaction.
Locations for acoustic lamps
There are several ways to reduce noise in the office. Acoustic time-outs are also a good idea in public spaces, e.g. in the catering trade. Acoustic luminaires, also known as sound-absorbing lamps, are a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution. They combine lighting and sound absorption by having a body made of sound-absorbing material, e.g. cotton felt.
Individual workstation
Open-plan office
Meeting room
Catering & cafeteria
Modern acoustic lights for the office
Artemide
Artemide Eggboard Baffle up/down 80cm 3,000K white
A single acoustic lamp cannot completely eliminate the sound level in a room. In combination with other measures, however, the extra-aural stress level can be significantly reduced. This creates a more positive image of your own workplace.
Ceiling
Acoustic ceilings can be used alongside acoustic lamps to achieve a significant effect.
Wall
As walls are very hard, they reflect sound. Pictures, calendars or posters can counteract this.
Floor
In contrast to parquet, carpets absorb impact sound. Houseplants also absorb sound.
furniture
Bookshelves, filing cabinets and, of course, a meeting sofa have a positive influence on the room acoustics.
Windows
Sound-absorbing louvres or curtains prevent noise from bouncing off the windows and being reflected back into the room.
Room partitioning
If possible, photocopiers and printers should be placed in a separate room. Most people find this source of noise annoying.
FAQ
What are acoustic lamps used for?
Acoustic lamps are used to reduce sound reflection in rooms and thus noticeably improve the acoustics. They combine lighting and sound insulation by using sound-absorbing materials that minimise noise and reverberation. Particularly in open-plan offices or conference rooms, they help to promote concentration and reduce the noise level. At the same time, they ensure pleasant and uniform illumination of the room, which increases well-being. Acoustic luminaires therefore fulfil both functional and aesthetic tasks and contribute to a more productive working environment.
How do acoustic luminaires work?
Acoustic luminaires work by combining lighting and sound insulation in one element. They are made of sound-absorbing materials such as felt or special textiles that absorb sound waves and thus reduce reverberation and noise. The sound-absorbing surfaces minimise the effect of sound being reflected from walls, ceilings or other hard surfaces. This significantly improves the room acoustics. At the same time, sound-absorbing lamps integrate a light source that provides pleasant and often customisable lighting. Soundproof lamps not only contribute to noise reduction, but also create a harmonious and productive working or living environment.
Where are acoustic lights used?
Acoustic lights are used in various environments to provide pleasant light and better room acoustics at the same time. They are particularly popular in offices, conference and meeting rooms, where they help to reduce noise levels and promote concentration. Acoustic lamps also help to create a quieter and cosier atmosphere for guests in the catering sector, such as in restaurants or cafés. They are also used in hotels, libraries, reception areas and even private living spaces to combine stylish lighting with functional sound insulation. Thanks to their versatile design, acoustic luminaires can be flexibly adapted to different room concepts and improve both the acoustic and visual quality of the room.
What types of soundproof lamps are there?
There are different types of soundproof lamps that are used depending on the room and requirements. Pendant and ceiling lights are particularly popular as they absorb sound over a large area and at the same time provide even illumination. Floor lamps offer a flexible solution as they are mobile and can be placed in areas where acoustics need to be improved. There are also wall lights that dampen sound directly on the walls and table lamps that acoustically and visually optimise smaller work areas. This variety makes it possible to customise acoustic luminaires to the room concept and the desired functions.
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