Coworking regulations: how to control noise?

A coworking space is a shared space where autonomous professionals, teleworkers and entrepreneurs come to work, taking advantage of the synergy to connect with each other and grow professionally.

In these spaces it is important to have a coworking regulation that establishes minimum standards of coexistence to try to ensure a good outcome of the projects.

How to control noise in a coworking

Due to the fact that the space in a coworking space usually consists of a very large room that is shared by all workers and entrepreneurs in order to foster interaction between them, the noise is usually greater than it should be. This is due to the reverberation that occurs and also to the noise caused by people speaking, sometimes, in a too high tone.

In addition to the inclusion of the rules to reduce noise in the coworking regulations, there are different solutions to avoid excessive noise, such as acoustic panels and acoustic suspended ceilings.

Acoustic panels

There are different types of acoustic panels depending on the material they are made of. However, they all have the function of helping to avoid excessive noise that occurs on occasions by reducing reverberation and also with acoustic insulation for workers who can install them around them to prevent the noise from spreading.

False acoustic ceilings

They are similar to acoustic panels, but are installed on the ceiling of the space destined for coworking with the main purpose of avoiding reverberation. They can also considerably reduce noise coming from outside.

Other important rules to include in the coworking

It is important to include in the regulations the way to guarantee a level of security that guarantees that the belongings of all those who work in it are safe. For this, a good option is to install an electronic lock that will be connected to the Internet and for which different ways of accessing can be configured for authorized users.

In addition to security, other important aspects to include in the regulation to regulate work in the coworking space are:

• If necessary, an opening schedule and access will be established.
• The conditions of use of the meeting rooms will be clearly regulated.
• Everything related to the use of common areas will be included.
• Policy on visits clients or collaborators to avoid disturbing others while they work in the coworking space.
• Policy on pets in the space, whether they are allowed or not.

Any other rule or regulation relating to the space in the coworking can be included to ensure it is always in good condition and to help make working in the coworking enjoyable for everyone.

The workspace where different people, freelancers, and remote workers work is called coworking. It can be very positive for collaboration and mutual enrichment as long as there is a coworking regulation that regulates important issues such as security for the space or activities to avoid and systems to install to reduce noise.

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