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Acoustic product design brand Autex Acoustics has listed a selection of its sound-dampening items on Dezeen Showroom, including panels that mimic wood.
In every sector, the benefits of good acoustic design are undeniable. However, sound performance is not the only consideration for architects and designers when evaluating acoustic solutions. Aesthetic appeal, functionality and acoustic comfort are all equally important, and a delicate balance must be struck when designing modern interiors.
Sustainability can seem a bit surreal until it becomes something tangible. With many companies looking to drive down emissions to mitigate climate change, new products that roll off the production line are now causing less harm to the environment during their lifecycles.
While Autex Acoustics has earnt global recognition for their superb acoustic solutions, the company has also rightfully gained prominence as an industry leader in the sustainability space. Founded in the late 1960s in Auckland, New Zealand, Autex Acoustics started as a producer of underfelt for the flooring industry but has since undergone a comprehensive business transformation and this year has achieved carbon neutrality.
Timber has long been appreciated for its natural beauty, environmental profile and undeniable biophilic properties. However, when it comes to sound absorption, long-term stability or even fire rating – all rightfully considered to be some of the key components of sustainable spaces – real wood isn’t always suitable, forcing designers and specifiers to compromise when selecting some of the most important fit out elements.