AUTEX© REDEFINING INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN CLASSROOM ACOUSTICS

GREAT ACOUSTICS COMPLEMENT GREAT LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS Numerous local and world-wide studies suggest classrooms are greatly affected by acoustic quality. Here, we look at acoustic effects on learning environments and how to absorb unwanted noise. The design of a classroom needs to take into consideration the effect acoustics can play on the learning environment, as competing background noise can cause students to misinterpret key words, phrases and concepts. A study conducted in United States Classrooms reported that the speech intelligibility rating is 75 per cent. This means, on average, every...

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS Autex has worked with a number of International Schools to create acoustic solutions for classrooms. This process outlines the performance before and after Autex products are installed, and how this classroom sits against the ministry recommendations. International Projects Include: ■ Elementary school retrofit project - Hawkes Bay / Gisborne region ■ Westmount Kaipara Campus - Northland ■ St James The Apostle - Victoria ■ West London Free School - London ■ British International School - Shanghai ■ Harrow International School - Beijing ■ NIST International School - Bangkok...

Composition Acoustic Fabric ACOUSTIC WALLCOVERINGS WITH ADDED FUNCTIONALITY Reduce reverberated noise and add a vibrant feature to your environment with Composition® Acoustic Fabric. An acoustic and decorative wall fabric, Composition® is the simple choice for managing echo and creating a durable interior solution. Available in an extensive range of colours with hook-and-loop receptive surface, Composition® provides the freedom to create a unique look in any space. Made from Vertiface® fabric laminated to an acoustic, needle-punched and thermally bonded 100% polyester backing; Composition® reduces...

AUTEXInterior: Acoustics FOR ADDED EFFECT The hook-and-loop functionality of Composition® allows for further sound absorption through adding personal touches and artwork. A BLANK CANVAS Utilise Autex's specialised printing services to immortalise your design or logo and create a unique brand aesthetic.

FUNCTIONALITY EXCITING FEATURES Add excitement and vibrancy to learning environments with custom designs. Composition® also doubles as a pinboard to turn your walls into acoustic noticeboards.

AUTEX Interior Acoustics Quietspace PanelA HIGH PERFORMING ACOUSTIC PANEL A high performing range of specialist acoustic panels; Quietspace® Panel is a premium acoustic solution for walls and ceilings. Quietspace® Panel is an innovative acoustic range that delivers exceptional reverberated noise control. Made from high-density 100% polyester; Quietspace® Panel is available as 1200mm x 2400mm semi-rigid panels from 25mm to 100mm thicknesses, designed to absorb a range of frequencies. Lightweight, semi-rigid and easy-to-handle; Quietspace® Panel is frameless and can be cut on site to fit, avoiding...

OPEN SPACE COMFORT Reduce reverberated noise in large open areas like school halls and conference rooms with Quietspace® Panel.

STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM REVITALISED LEARNING SPACES Project Background & Purpose Three local Gisborne Schools have recently undergone a much needed retrofit of their older and relocatable, kitset classrooms as part of New Zealand’s Ministry of Education’s Modern Learning Environment programme. After the identification of potential structural failings, the Ministry of Education have undertaken a number of initiatives to extend the building life a further 20 years. A requirement of this project was for the building envelope to be left uninterrupted whilst thermal and acoustic properties are brought...

Cube ACOUSTIC MULTIMEDIA Discover the limitless design flexibility of Cube™; a lightweight and semi-rigid panel that has sound absorbing properties. Designed with solid colour throughout, Cube™ has the potential to be used in a large array of spatial design and interior solutions. More than just a traditional interior acoustic panel; CubeTM can be employed as a base material for creative solutions where design and aesthetics are important. Cube™ is made from 100% polyester and manufactured under Autex's ISO 14001 accredited Environmental Management System. Containing a minimum of 65% post-consumer...

CREATIVE FLEXIBILITY Contemporary colours provide designers the freedom to create unique spaces.

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS CUSTOM ACOUSTIC DESIGN The unique CubeTM ceiling fin system controls noise reverberation at St James The Apostle School library. New technologies in schools have resulted in a paradigm shift in the way educational spaces are created and used. Today’s learning environments consist of flexible speaking and listening spaces where collaboration, group work, complex problem solving, digital information gathering and publishing occur. Aware of a recent survey where a large scale of children in semiopen plan schools found that children are adversely...

AUTEX® COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION Founded in 1967; Autex is a manufacturer and distributor of 100% recyclable polyester products. From their humble beginnings manufacturing carpet underfelts, Autex have lead the way in developing innovative, high-quality polyester products and solutions designed to meet customers' needs. Pioneering new materials and systems; Autex's ranges of interior acoustics have enhanced the sound clarity in schools, theatres and commercial buildings in over 25 countries. As well as a dedicated focus to proactive product development, Autex are committed to best practices. Certified...