The concept of an open office space has become quite popular as employers seek to maximize the number of employees and minimize the amount of space. Tiernan identifies one of the major problems of the open office environment by addressing the additional office noise that such a set up generates. Open office spaces risk decreasing success in an effort to save money as office noise has proven a primary inhibitor to productivity. Office noise has also been linked to health and safety concerns. The open office environment causes acoustic issues as it increases the level of conversations. Other office components can also be large generators of noise, harming the acoustic environment. This article discusses the problems with office noise and the importance of all of the components of the office working in sync to generate the ideal acoustic environment.
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