The role of good acoustics in educational institutions

Research shows that quieter classrooms improve academic performance, reduce stress for teachers, and improves students' behaviour. In India, the education sector is rapidly growing and with a new education policy in place there is a strong focus on this area. 

This acoustic podcast episode features Ar. Jatin Asher from architect firm Square 3 Designs, Mumbai. He works with several educational institutions and shares his views and insights about the importance of good acoustics in educational environments.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • How the education sector is growing in India.
  • The new Education policy and how it affects the booming education industry.
  • The role of acoustics in the education sector.
  • Acoustics beyond auditoriums and music rooms; what about classrooms?
  • The benefits of good acoustics.
  • The challenge of low adoption of acoustics in the education sector.