Choosing the Right Ceiling Acoustic Treatment When a space suffers from echo, poor speech clarity or general noise build-up, the ceiling is often the first place designers and specifiers look for acoustic treatment. In many commercial interiors, there is limited wall space available due to glazing, joinery, services or circulation requirements. That makes the ceiling one of the most practical surfaces for sound absorption. Two…
Why Some Students Can’t Focus in a “Normal” Classroom — and It’s Not a Behaviour Problem Some classrooms sound “normal” to adults, but for many students the background noise is constant and hard to ignore. When sound bounces around a room, students have to work harder just to listen. That extra effort can show up as poor concentration, missed instructions, and fatigue — even when…
Why Classroom Noise Is Overwhelming Teachers — and What Schools Can Do About It Many teachers will tell you the hardest part of the day isn’t the lesson plan — it’s the noise. Not just the volume, but the constant, unpredictable mix of voices, chair scrapes, movement, and classroom activity that builds up across the day. When sound keeps bouncing off hard surfaces, it becomes…
Reducing Noise in Classrooms with Serenity Acoustic Panels Modern classrooms often include hard floors, high ceilings, and minimal soft furnishings. While these designs are practical, they allow sound to bounce around the room, creating echo and ongoing background noise. For teachers and students, that can make a normal school day feel louder, more tiring, and harder to manage. Why classroom noise is a real problem…
Can I Customise Acoustic Panels to Match My Design or Brand? Yes. At Sontext, custom acoustic panels are a core part of what we do. Whether you are working on a corporate office, school, worship centre, airport lounge or performance space, we can tailor colours, fabrics, timber finishes, sizes and printed artwork so the acoustic treatment supports your design intent and brand story. Colours, Fabrics…
