Sound solutions for schools: A practical guide to designing acoustically balanced learning spaces

Well-balanced acoustics are essential to creating learning environments where students can focus, communicate, and succeed. In Australia, acoustic standards for educational facilities vary by State and Territory, setting guidelines for noise levels, reverberation, and sound insulation, requiring architects and designers to navigate a complex design landscape.

Sound solutions for schools: A practical guide to designing acoustically balanced learning spaces is an essential reference for architects and designers, offering insights into core standards, regional differences, and practical approaches for achieving optimal acoustics in educational settings across Australia. This paper equips you with the tools to design spaces that support effective learning.

For more than 50 years, Autex has been a leader in the development and manufacturing of textiles and advanced fibre technologies. For the past 40 years, Autex has been a trusted supplier to the education sector, continually building and refining its expertise in this space. Expanding into Australia in 1991, the company has continuously embraced technological innovation to become a key player in acoustic engineering. Today, Autex offers a broad range of sustainable and innovative acoustic solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of modern architecture and design.