Designing for Acoustic Control in a Modern Office

Designing for Acoustic Control in a Modern Office The open-plan office isn’t as modern as you may think. Originating in Germany in the 1950’s, the open-plan office has been subject to much debate on productivity and suitability for the action-packed work environment.   After half a century of widespread acceptance that open-plan is the inevitable […]

Circularity in Design: a Shared Path to a More Sustainable Future

Circularity in Design: a Shared Path Toward a More Sustainable Future As architects and designers worldwide work towards a more sustainable future, they continuously explore innovative ways to integrate circularity into their practices and ongoing projects. In the UK, in particular, A+D professionals play a pivotal role in driving the shift toward sustainable design by […]

Well Being and Sustainability: A Match Made in Design

Well Being and Sustainability: A Match Made in Design When It Comes to Design, There Is a Clear Intersection Between Sustainability and Wellbeing, Recognising the Mutual Relationship Between Caring for People and the Planet.   This not only considers the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of buildings and products on their users; it also considers […]

Designing for Well Being–Promoting Acoustic and Visual Comfort

Designing for Well Being–Promoting Acoustic and Visual Comfort As people, we spend a lot of time indoors, so it’s important that the spaces we occupy support our well-being. As part of the building industry, we can positively impact the people in spaces they come together to work, learn, and live in. By designing spaces that […]

Designing for Difference

Designing for Difference In partnership with Mix Interiors, we look at designing for diversity, unpick why good design is inclusive design, and ask what more can be done to ensure that our workspaces are actually working for everyone.    Words: Harry McKinley from Mix Interiors   Neurodivergence: a term coined in the late 1990s yet […]

London Design Festival 2024 Wrap Up

London Design Festival 2024 Wrap Up Project Zoom Play Product and colour Autex Acoustics® in collaboration with Akmaral Khassen and Dezeen for LDF For this year’s London Design Festival taking place on 14-22nd of September 2024, Autex Acoustics® had the pleasure of collaborating with Architectural designer Akmaral Khassen for a special exhibition titled Shaping Spaces at Workspace: The Frames in Shoreditch, as well as […]

Behind the Colours

Behind the Colours The Landscapes That Brought Our New Colours to Life Designing is in our DNA at Autex Acoustics. Whether we are creating innovative new acoustic solutions, creating bespoke solutions for architects, or adding new colours to our palette, we have a clear process that we follow. This approach has sustainability at its core, […]

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Workplace Design

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Workplace Design Sustainability in the Workplace is No Longer Just a Checkbox, It’s an Essential Commitment for Businesses Across All Industries This shift towards sustainable practices is becoming more prevalent, both in our personal lives and in professional spaces. Today, people want to work for and with businesses that align […]

Exploring the Role of Sound Absorption and Diffusion in Architectural Design

Exploring the Role of Sound Absorption and Diffusion in Architectural Design Imagine sound like a pinball—ricocheting off surfaces until it gradually loses energy. In an untreated room, sound waves can continue to bounce for a long time, creating an overwhelming auditory experience that strains the ears and makes communication difficult. Acoustic treatment helps manage this […]

A Meal for the Senses: the Value of Acoustic Treatment in Restaurants

A Meal for the Senses: the Value of Acoustic Treatment in Restaurants Dining out is a sensory experience. People go to restaurants to eat food they would not otherwise eat, in a setting that is vibrant (or relaxing, depending on the restaurant), and do things differently than they otherwise would. For restaurant designers and specifiers, […]