The Benefits of Good Acoustics in Healthcare Environments
The trend towards open, light spaces has led to a remarkable surge in demand for glass moveable walls, with businesses and organisations increasingly opting for room division solutions that retain an open plan feel.
According to Michael Porter, group managing director of Style, demand for Style’s glazed moveable wall solutions has never been so high, with many installations combining glazed and solid operable walls to create versatile solutions that combine aesthetics with functionality.
“Glazed movable wall systems have been rising in popularity for a number of years now,” said Michael, “and more recently demand has been exceptionally high.
“The Dorma Huppe Variflex Glass Partition is a very sought-after choice for a wide range of sectors, as this market leading moveable wall not only creates spaces that seamlessly blend transparency with privacy, but it also maximises the amount of natural light throughout the building.
“In fact, demand has been high across many sectors as this room division solution is ideal for corporate offices, hospitality venues, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, local authorities, and religious buildings.”
With high specification acoustic ratings, from 47 to 52dB, these glass partitions excel in creating tranquil and visually appealing divisions. The glass movable wall systems also lend themselves toward stylish, chic interior design with many clients adding their own custom manifestations.
Non-acoustic glass systems are also popular, with demand coming from a wide range of sectors where managing sound interference is less essential.
Style’s range of Horizontal Sliding Walls, known as HSW, are multi-functional frameless glass partition systems designed to provide flexibility and openness. These are ideal for shop frontages, banks, offices, restaurants, offices, reception areas, hotels, residential homes, winter gardens, airports and sports stadia and arenas.
“Thanks to our extensive portfolio of glass moveable, folding and sliding wall systems, we are well positioned to cater for all requirements and budgets,” said Michael. “Our moveable walls also come with semi and fully automatic operation which makes them incredibly simply to operate and ensures their acoustic integrity each time they are used.”
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Food-service and guest-facing areas are typically inspected under hygiene and housekeeping standards that look closely at surfaces and joints. A seamless, moisture-resistant edge is designed with exactly that kind of scrutiny in mind.
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