Performance Acoustics
Practical guidance, research and thought leadership on designing buildings around the people who use them.
Great acoustic design begins with people, not decibel limits. This is where we share the ideas and experience behind spaces that help people communicate, concentrate and thrive.
Our publishing promise
Sharing knowledge helps create better buildings for everyone.
We freely publish practical guidance, case studies and original thinking drawn from our experience designing spaces where people can hear, communicate and belong.
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A clear way to put human experience at the centre of acoustic design.
Explore the frameworkPerformance Acoustics Papers
A growing series of manifestos, guides and case studies exploring the relationship between people, buildings and sound.
Featured publication · Paper 01
Buildings are designed for people. Their acoustics should be too.
A new philosophy for acoustic design: moving beyond compliance alone to create environments that support communication, wellbeing, inclusion and quality of life.
Read the manifestoSpaces for Working
ForthcomingDesigning for Dementia
ForthcomingNeurodiversity & the Built Environment
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