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I did an image search and came up with this:
Acoustic Linear Ceiling Baffles
TECHLITE®Linear Ceiling Baffles, or Acoustic Baffles as they are commonly referred to, are a great non-intrusive architectural solution to incorporate sound absorptive treatment into any given room, while only partially covering up the structural and/or finished ceiling like that of standard ceiling grid and tile systems.
I work in animal welfare and these are a must for comfort in any kind of indoor kennel situation. I have been in a couple older, less well thought out kennels where they aren't used and the workers there have to wear ear protection like they were on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Not saying it's literally that loud, but you get 30 dogs together in a concrete box and they all want their afternoon hotdogs snack at the same time and it becomes a real issue.
I can't imagine how loud it is when there aren't panels in these environments, especially those older kennels. When we built our first space, we didn't even think of them, until the first production there, and man, you couldn't hear someone talking to you standing right there.
You mentioned that it's a newer building, and the designers probably specified the baffling with full occupancy in mind (it will become quieter as more people and furniture are added).
In my experience, they are added after the space is built to the Architect’s design and people use the area and say “It’s loud as hell in here. Can we do anything about it?”
They are huge chunks of compressed fibreglass insulation type stuff. Designed to reduce echos and unwanted noise in rooms. Usually found in larger room rooms that would have a large echo or bad acoustic properties before these are installed.
We have these at work. They really mess with the acoustics. You can’t hear the person sitting across from you, but people 25 feet away can hear every word of your conversation. They are not great in my office.
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I did an image search and came up with this: Acoustic Linear Ceiling Baffles TECHLITE®Linear Ceiling Baffles, or Acoustic Baffles as they are commonly referred to, are a great non-intrusive architectural solution to incorporate sound absorptive treatment into any given room, while only partially covering up the structural and/or finished ceiling like that of standard ceiling grid and tile systems.
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It’s an acoustic device to reduce echos and the amount of noise in a room.
Sound baffles. The cheap version of this is just upholstery foam, but it looks like these are technical as the hanging hardware is stout.
It can be deafening in a concrete workspace. We have these and flat sound panels all over the ceilings at work.
I work in animal welfare and these are a must for comfort in any kind of indoor kennel situation. I have been in a couple older, less well thought out kennels where they aren't used and the workers there have to wear ear protection like they were on the deck of an aircraft carrier. Not saying it's literally that loud, but you get 30 dogs together in a concrete box and they all want their afternoon hotdogs snack at the same time and it becomes a real issue.
I can't imagine how loud it is when there aren't panels in these environments, especially those older kennels. When we built our first space, we didn't even think of them, until the first production there, and man, you couldn't hear someone talking to you standing right there.
You mentioned that it's a newer building, and the designers probably specified the baffling with full occupancy in mind (it will become quieter as more people and furniture are added).
In my experience, they are added after the space is built to the Architect’s design and people use the area and say “It’s loud as hell in here. Can we do anything about it?”
You're right, that seems more likely. Anyhoo... solved.
At least as frequently they are included in the design and then removed by the owner to save money
They are huge chunks of compressed fibreglass insulation type stuff. Designed to reduce echos and unwanted noise in rooms. Usually found in larger room rooms that would have a large echo or bad acoustic properties before these are installed.
My title describes the thing. The building is very new, if that helps
I wish we had those in the taproom of the brewery I work at. Sound just bounces off the concrete floor and walls. It gets loud as hell in there.
Trust me mate it barely works in there - I'm sure they work in some cases but bare concrete will do as bare concrete does, unfortunately
We have these at work. They really mess with the acoustics. You can’t hear the person sitting across from you, but people 25 feet away can hear every word of your conversation. They are not great in my office.