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The power of silence Acoustic solutions

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Silent power A quiet environment is a core human need. Nevertheless, we are usually exposed to background noise from morning to night – from the ringing of the alarm clock to the conversational hum in modern open-plan offices. In the workplace, the quality of room acoustics is cited as one of the most important factors for one's well-being. Studies have shown that the acoustics of a room impact both productivity and the general quality of togetherness and one's health. XAL's goal is to craft spaces where people feel relaxed, safe, and productive. To this end, we have developed a product...

Our body releases stress hormones that make us ill over time. Even a whisper can interrupt concentration. Noise is a stress factor. This is evolutionary, as acoustic (warning) signals trigger fight or flight reactions. Due to the increased release of the stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline, the heart rate and blood pressure rise, which narrows the focus and provides the muscles with sufficient oxygen. The body compensates for this loss of energy by producing more cortisol, which increases blood fat and blood sugar levels. It is precisely these bodily processes that serve us in the...

Noise costs money The louder the environment, the more it impedes personal communication. We should not accept performance losses due to poor room acoustics. To satisfy one's need for privacy in large, open offices, the only option is often to withdraw and isolate oneself, for instance, by wearing headphones. In addition, personal contacts in open spaces are often reduced, as confidential one-on-one conversations are difficult. Compared to small offices, face-to-face communication in open-plan offices is reduced by approx. 70 % 2) and employees switch to email and instant messaging. In our...

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Acoustic solutions Systematic thinking Lighting and acoustics are elementary factors in room planning. XAL offers flexible, comprehensive solutions that combine both in one system. Depending on spatial requirements, luminaires and acoustic elements can be flexibly positioned and extended. Existing lighting systems can also be complemented by acoustic elements from the respective series. Last but not least, the system solutions allow separate installation of lighting and acoustic elements. The acoustic elements, which are sensitive to dirt, can thus be optimally arranged at the end of the...

Local, sustainable, safe quiet appropriate loud critical Smart acoustics There are different ways to create a homogeneous room-acoustic atmosphere. We complement classic absorbers and sound screens with smart solutions such as our sound traffic light. Integrated in the BETO Standing workplace luminaire, this coloured LED discreetly draws attention when noise levels in the room are rising too high. The luminaire uses presence and daylight sensors to adjust its light output, and also indicates reserved workstations in shared co-working spaces. Our acoustic elements are made of a specially...

Product diversity Light in perfect circles MINO circle ceiling / suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, lobbies, stairwells & corridors, canteens neues Rendering Colours Luminaire: white, grey, black, gold and special colours Acoustic elements: white, marble grey, black Shaping the environment HEX-O ceiling / suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19 Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, lobbies, stairwells & corridors, breakout areas, canteens Colours Luminaire: white, black, and special colours Acoustic...

Ultra slim series TASK system suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19 Ideal applications Meetings & conferences, lobbies, stairwells & corridors, canteens Colours Luminaire: white, black Acoustic elements: all acoustic colours TASK round surface / suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19 Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, lobbies, stairwells & corridors, breakout areas, canteens Colours Luminaire: white, black, and special colours Acoustic elements: all acoustic colours TASK square  surface / suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19...

The sound of stress-free work MUSE double light  suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19 Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, breakout areas Colours Anthracite, felt grey, bright blue, indigo blue MUSE light / baffle  suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19 Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, breakout areas, canteens Colours Anthracite, felt grey, bright blue, indigo blue MUSE desk table mounted 3000 K, 4000 K, TW (Tunable White) UGR ≤ 19 Ideal applications Office, reception Colours Anthracite,

Everything on track MOVE IT 25/ 45 system suspended 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, TW (Tunable White), UGR<19 Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, lobbies, stairwells & corridors, canteens Colours Luminaire: white, black, gold, and special colours Acoustic elements: white, black Enlightened by acoustics SONIC suspended 3000 K, 4000 K, UGR<19 Ideal applications Offices, meetings & conferences, lobbies, stairwells & corridors, breakout areas, canteens Colours Luminaire: white, dark grey, and special colours Acoustic elements: white, marble grey, black SONIC free standing 3000 K, 4000 K,...

Communication meets concentration We have been experiencing a trend towards a communicative and agile working world in office design for years. In addition to optimising space, the open office landscape is expected to lead to increased professional exchange and more work-related flexibility. However, such open spaces raise acoustic challenges. Conversations require good speech intelligibility, while the rest of the team should be able to work in a focused manner. The optimum reverberation time for open-plan offices is between 0.7 and 0.9 seconds in the frequencies relevant to speech. If the...