Conference_programme: 18.4 - Office noise : psychological effects and room acoustic design

Lecture: One size does not fit all: Neurophysiological Factors in Office Design

Author(s): Barney Tania, Hodsman Paige

Summary:
Office noise is a significant problem for knowledge workers, particularly in open plan environments. Office noise has an impact on performance, productivity and workplace satisfaction. Auditory distractions lead to lost worker hours, with a significant cost to business. Individuals are known to differ in their sensitivity to all of the senses, including the auditory sense. To date, the use of a psychoacoustic approach for solving noise distraction in office environments has been focused primarily on psychological factors, such as personality descriptors and the control and predictability of sound. The aim of this paper is to explore individual neurophysiology and its relevance in office acoustic design.\nIn 2017, a literature review was conducted, exploring neurophysiological differences in sensory processing and the implications this has for the workplace, with an emphasis on office acoustic design. Key points from the literature review will be presented, as follows:\n Background to this literature review and existing research in office-centered psychoacoustics\n Understanding Neurophysiology and Sensory Processing\n Understanding neurophysiology in the office environment\n Proposed future research\n

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Name: Ms Paige Hodsman

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Country: United Kingdom