Studies have found that good acoustic performance in educational buildings benefits both staff and students by enhancing teaching and learning, improving student behaviour and reducing the risk of vocal strain for teachers.

Traditionally, schools were never built with high quality classroom acoustics in mind, so architects and specifiers should now be aware of the importance of correct material specification during new build or refurbishment works within educational settings.

Reference to the UK Department for Education’s (DfE) Acoustic Design of Schools: Performance Standards Building Bulletin 93 (BB93), should be considered during design stages. This regulatory guidance describes how acoustic considerations play a key part in any school building and sets out minimum performance standards.

Soprema’s Tecsound range of soundproofing solutions cover a wide range of applications for airbourne, structure bourne as well as impact noise, all of which can occur in a school environment. Learn more about the range of products

Correct product specification and choosing a manufacturer of highly efficient acoustic insulation materials that soundproof buildings, as well as offering in-house technical support, are all important factors and should be considered during wall and roof design in educational buildings.

Contact Soprema’s experts today for more information about the range and how they can help with your next project.