Sound Insulation Tiles at School May Help Calm Crying Children

Sound insulation tiles at school may help calm crying children

When children are dropped off at a school or daycare for the first time, there can be a lot of feelings and sometimes meltdowns caused by being separated from parents, meeting new people, and hearing new noises. Could the architecture of the room help to soothe at least some of the children's concerns?

Sound Insulation Tiles in Schools Reduce Noise and Soothe Crying Children

In early childhood education settings across Japan, the architectural design of classrooms is emerging as a critical factor in shaping the auditory environment, directly influencing children’s ability to communicate and cope with their new surroundings. Recent research conducted by Ikuri Matsuoka, a master’s student at Kumamoto University, has shed new light on the profound impact of sound absorption materials in early learning classrooms, parti…

Reducing noise to support stress-free environments: the benefits of acoustic flooring

By Dave Ford, Specifications Manager – North, Altro Reducing sound is more than just a ‘nice to have’ – it promotes the health of staff and service users. Noise […] The post Reducing noise to support stress-free environments: the benefits of acoustic flooring appeared first on Hub Publishing.