When privacy, productivity and personal comfort & wellbeing are the primary considerations, Viso Acoustic Glass Partitions deliver exceptional sound performance and peace of mind. Our acoustic glass walls combine superior sound privacy, achieving up to 39dB(Rw) – single glazed and 48dB(Rw) – double glazed, with minimalist good looks and a genuine sense of spaciousness.
To ensure optimal performance, acoustic glass partitioning must be considered as part of an overall acoustic strategy, which includes other elements of the building fabric. The Viso Partitions team has over 50 years of combined experience in the field of acoustic partitioning, and can provide guidance and assistance to ensure the completed installation achieves the performance expected. Read our short Guidance for Acoustic Glass Partitions below.
Up to 3000mm high
10mm to 12.8mm
Up to 39dB(Rw) single glazed
Up to 48dB(Rw) double glazed
Wide choice of colour finishes, blinds and manifestation
Guidance for Acoustic Glass Partitions
Viso Partitions supply and install exceptional performance acoustic glass partitions and acoustic glass doors, achieving excellent levels of sound reduction between workspaces, particularly in large open plan offices. For maximum performance, we utilise special laminated acoustic glass. Each glass pane helps to attenuate some of the sound, with extra sound insulation provided by the acoustic laminate interlayers.
The performance of all our acoustic glass partitions and doors is independently certified for client peace of mind. But even laminated glass in itself does not act as an acoustic absorber. Some of the sound waves are reflected around the space, thus indicating the possible need for additional methods of sound control, depending on the overall level of acoustic performance desired. Therefore, acoustic partitions and doors should be considered as part of a comprehensive acoustic strategy, along with other building finishes.
Sound can largely be controlled in four ways:
In terms of practicality for workspaces, we will confine ourselves to Absorption and Insulation.
Absorption
Sound waves are reflected around the surfaces of any spaces. Generally, hard surfaces will reflect all the sound waves without absorbing any of the energy. This can lead to a build up of sound energy and reverberation – the unpleasant echoing effect often experienced. The solution is to use materials in the space that will absorb some of the sound energy. Materials such as acoustic ceiling tiles, soft furnishings and floor coverings and, in some cases, acoustic baffles can all contribute to sound absorption for improved acoustics in the workspace.
Insulation
A glass partition can insulate sound transmission – room-to-room in adjacent workspaces – in the range of Rw 32-48dB, depending on the specification of the partitioning.
Any glass partition wall will invariably include at least one door. This is a weak point for sound transmission. Doors also vary in their level of sound insulation, depending on their specification.
Therefore, it is important to match a door to a partition system for consistency of sound insulation performance.
Acoustic Vulnerabilities – Flanking Sound
The actual in-situ performance of glass partitioning will be affected the specifics of location in the building and the installation of the system. The interface of the partition with the floor, adjacent walls and the ceiling provides a potential route for sound energy to be transmitted from room-to-room and devalue the sound attenuation properties of the glass partition.
This travel of sound around sound resisting or sound insulating elements is known as flanking. Research has shown that it is ceiling systems that have the largest impact on acoustic performance due to flanking. This is due to:
In addition, sound can travel under the partition via the underfloor void and around the partition rack elements fixed to the floor, wall and ceiling bulkheads.
Addressing Flanking Sound – Site Specific Issues
Every installation and site will have their own specific issues. Here are some of the basic ways to address them:
Via the Ceiling Void or Underfloor Void
*care required as insulation may move during maintenance, greatly reducing effectiveness and laying insulation over recessed light fixtures may void the warranty.
Via Ventilation Ducting Grilles & Ceiling Light Fixtures
Installation Flanking Sound
It should be noted that the retro-fitting of acoustic seals, cavity barriers etc is much more difficult than designing them into the project at an early stage and installing them initially.
The Viso Partitions team has considerable experience in the supply and the practicalities of installing acoustic glass partition systems, with many successfully completed projects achieving exceptional acoustic performance. To discuss your client’s specific requirements, or for more detailed acoustics advice on your next project, please contact us.
A more detailed explanation of some of the considerations required when designing or specifying an acoustic glass partition system, are available by downloading our acoustic presentation – A Quiet Place. Please use the link below. Alternatively, we are always happy to meet with you and discuss these issues in greater depth.
Whether you need to maintain privacy and confidentiality within your work or meeting space, or reduce intrusive background noise to aid concentration and productivity, Viso Acoustic Glass Partitions present the optimal solution for any office, healthcare or educational environment.
Available as both single glazed and double glazed glass walls, Viso Acoustic Glass Partitions deliver exceptional sound insulation performance, utilising laminated acoustic glass with special acoustic interlayer material. For single glazed glass wall systems, up to 39dB (Rw) can be achieved. For enhanced acoustics, double glazed systems offer up 48dB (Rw) sound performance. Best results are achieved when used in combination with our range of acoustic glass doors – delivering sleek good looks as well as superb technical results – and consideration must be given to other elements of the building fabric, to minimise flanking sound via the ceiling, light fittings and doors etc.. Contact Viso Partitions for expert advice and guidance on acoustics around glass partitioned offices.
Viso Acoustics Glass Partitions offer simple and minimalist clean lines, appearing as a solid wall of glass. Ultra slimline track and profiles ensure a sleek contemporary finish that can enhance or complement any interior space.
It is widely accepted that good acoustics can significantly enhance any workspace. Meeting and board rooms come to mind most readily, with the need to stop confidential discussions being heard outside of the room. Breakout rooms or call centres, where conversations can become lively, also have a requirement to stop any noise generated disturbing people in adjacent spaces. But the effect of constant, often low background noise on the comfort, health and wellbeing of employees is often overlooked. Viso Acoustic Glass Partitions can help to remove or reduce these intrusive sounds, contributing to a more pleasant, positive and healthy environment. This in turn results in a more productive workforce, improving concentration and a personal comfort.
Viso Acoustic Glass Partitions are available as standard in 4 contemporary profile powder coat colours. They can also be supplied in any RAL colour, to meet your project’s design aesthetics or customer corporate colours. To complete the project, the glazing can be finished in a choice of standard manifestation film, or your own design of bespoke graphics for an individual appearance. Alternatively, popular contemporary glazing bars can be added without compromising the acoustic performance, creating a stunning industrial style, or art deco New York loft style finish. Internal, adjustable blinds provided further opportunity to create a fully individual and bespoke to meet any client’s exacting demands.
The finishing to touch to any Viso Acoustic Glass Partitions project is the choice of doors. Optimum acoustic performance is delivered by our range of single and double glazed Acoustic Glass Doors. Alternatively, we have a range of standard framed glass doors and a huge selection of hollow core and solid core timber doors. Whatever your requirements, Viso Partitions have the solution to your acoustic partitioning needs.
The Viso Partitions range comprises a family of frameless glass office partition systems – supplied and installed to maximise fast turnaround, economy, acoustic performance and design.
Single and double glazed frameless partitions with a full range of compatible doors. All with a choice of industrial style glazing bars, manifestation, film graphics or integral blinds to suit all design needs. Fire rated options also available – please see our Fire Screens page or contact us for more details. Partitions are available with an extensive choice of doors – acoustic glass doors, framed glass doors, frameless glass doors and timber doors.
Viso Partitions also offer a range of high performance Office Pods, for the ultimate in contemporary flexible workspaces. Supplied flat pack ready for assembly, Nomad Cabins are available in 5 sizes – configurable for 1 to 6 persons – and are fully demountable and relocatable as your office space needs change. All are fitted with an acoustic lining, flicker free lighting, power & data points and dual circulation fresh air system as standard. Options include a carefully curated range of furniture and medical grade air sterilisation. Viso offer a full installation service to ensure rapid deployment in any location.
Our expertise with glass partitions also extends into complementary products such as glass balustrades, desk screens and standing screens. Speak to us today about your bespoke requirements.