NoNo - no noise runners Open space office environments Today, many companies and organisations decide to implement large, open space office environments in which flexibility, knowledge sharing and team work are given pride of place. The open office environments are often marked by architectural minimalism with hard surfaces in glass, concrete and steel. There is no doubt that the stylistically consistent expression looks good. However, often the working environment is forgotten in the planning process which expresses itself through a bad indoor climate which may have consequences for the employees staying in the office environment on a regular basis. When communication becomes noise Changed work processes and an increasing need for project work has moved employees from one-man offices into the open office landscape. Noise is often emphasised as being one of the great sinners in these open office environments. The fact that activities requiring concentration are forced to co-exist with sources of noise such as footsteps, speech and machines often give rise to noise related problems. Proper furnishing pays Proper furnishing with carefully chosen materials yield happy employees and as consequence causes a lower degree of absence due to illness. Therefore, it is important to leave nothing to chance when designing the interior of an office environment. Over the years, we have specialised in creating carpet solutions, contributing positively to ensuring healthy and motivating working environments. NONO - no noise runners from ege is an ideal concept when fighting problems associated with poor acoustic properties in rooms with many hard surfaces and rooms in which a total renovation project is either not feasible or wanted. Why choose carpet runners from ege? Correct acoustic properties set the foundation for a good and healthy sound environment. Often, poor acoustics in a room are caused by smooth flooring solutions reflecting the sound into the room. Carpets are great sound absorbers. In fact, a carpeted floor diminishes the impact of noise by up to 34 dB, as a carpet unlike a hard flooring solution absorbs the majority of the sound which strikes it, rather than reflecting the sound and thereby the noise out into the room. You gain many advantages by installing carpet runners from ege. You receive an attractive flooring solution and at the same time, a flexible acoustical aid which reduces the impact of noise. All you need to do is to roll out the runners on the floor and you will feel the difference at once – for the benefit of your employees and yourself. 3
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