Create a sound environmentwith Ecophon acoustic system solutions

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Our products and systems have delivered proven performance in buildings around the world for over 50 years. This brochure provides a brief overview of our capabilities with installations in office, education, healthcare, and other types of spaces. Imagine the possibilities! We hope this serves as a source of inspiration to you and your clients.

”A sound effect on people”is our promiseSince its inception in 1958, our company has been continuously working to improve the acoustic environment in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants, theatres, factories and other premises.

People and soundAn optimum acoustic and light environment, with a focus on comfort, efficiency and well-being, these are the main values that have a positive impact on indoor environments where people spend time, socialize, and work. This is also the basis for our production of acoustic systems for ceilings and walls.

Ecophon acoustic systems consist of tiles with a core of glass wool, one of the most sound-absorbing materials available, painted with various types of surface layer.

Depending on the room’s characteristics, human needs, and the activity involved, Ecophon has also

Collaborating with youto meet client needs

This publication shows products from Ecophon’s product range and those of other suppliers. The specifications are intended to provide a general guide to which product will be most suitable for the preferences indicated. Technical data is based on results obtained under typical testing conditions or from long experience in normal conditions. The specified functions and properties for products and systems are only valid on condition that instructions, installation diagrams, installation guides, maintenance instructions and other stated conditions and recommendations have been taken into consideration and followed. Deviation from this, such as changing specific components or products, will mean that Ecophon cannot be held responsible for the function, consequences and properties of the products. All descriptions, illustrations and dimensions contained in this brochure represent general information and shall not form part of any contract. Ecophon reserves the right to change products without prior notice. We disclaim any liability for misprints. For the latest information go to www.ecophon.com or contact your nearest Ecophon representative.

© Ecophon Group 2011Idea and layout: Saint-Gobain Ecophon AB. Printer: Tryckfolket AB. Cover: Gdansk University Library, Poland. Product: Ecophon Focus™ Dg Architect: ArchiCo-Projekt Sp. z o.o. Photographer: Szymon Polanski

introduced the Room Acoustic Comfort™ concept as an approach to measuring and assessing the inputs required to achieve the best possible acoustic environment in different cases.

Focusing on the environmentOur promise of “a sound effect on people” is at the heart of our efforts to reduce our own environmental impact and to develop sustainable products, with the same passion and commitment we bring to every aspect of our business. We count on your cooperation so that we can accomplish this goal together.

Since climate change is now widely recognized as the major environmental problem facing the globe, we have chosen, together with several other important efforts, to focus on the carbon footprint of our products. We can demonstrate areas in which we are performing well, the aspects which we want to improve, and also our environmental targets for the years ahead. Ask us for more information or visit us on the web.

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In the Student Gathering Areawith Ecophon Solo™ Circle, Ecophon Solo™ Square

Project: Marjons College, United Kingdom Photographer: Apex Photography

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In the Open Plan Officewith Ecophon Solo™ Circle XL

Project: Yjoo, St Gallen, Switzerland Photographer: Till Hückels

Architect: mKoeppel architecten fh.

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In the Office Common Areawith Ecophon Focus™ Wing and Ecophon Focus™ Dg

Project: Toyota Motor, Poland Photographer: Szymon Polanski

Architect: MCA Architekci

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Project: West Buckland School, United Kingdom Photographer: Paul McCarthy

Architect: MRJ Rundell & Associates Ltd

In the Classroomwith Ecophon Master™ Baffle

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Project: Kårhuset Göteborg, Sweden Photographer: Erja Vainio

Architect: WSP Akustik

The College Communal Spacewith Ecophon Solo™ Rectangle

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Project: MyPlace, United Kingdom Photographer: Kevin Mason

Architect: Frank Shaw Associates Ltd

In the Performance Arts Centerwith Ecophon Solo™ Freedom

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In the Presentation Room with Ecophon Focus™ Ds

Project: Hayworth Chigago Showroom, US Photographer: Åke E:son Lindman

Architect: Perkins + Will | Eva Maddox

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Project: Kara Mid Point Nokia, Finland Photographer: Kari Palsila

Architekt: Arkjaatiset Oy, Mikko Jaatinen

In the Reception Areawith Ecophon Focus™ Dg

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In the Office Reading Corner with Ecophon Wall Panel™ Texona C

Project: Kinnarps Helsingborg, Sweden Photographer: Patrick Klemm, Partone

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In the Hospital Waiting Areawith Ecophon Focus™ Ds

Project: Medicover hospital, Poland Photographer: Szymon Polanski

Architect: Romana Usarek

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In the Public Library with Ecophon Focus™A

Project: Hight Tech Campus, The Netherlands Photographer:Studio Schuurmans Elshout

Architect: INBO Architects / Ruim 3 Interieurarchitecten

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In the College Dining Hallwith Ecophon Focus™ Dg

Project: UMASS Berkshire Dining Hall, US Photographer: Kurt Coste Photography Architect: Inventure Design Group, Inc

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In the Meeting Roomwith Ecophon Focus™ Dg

Project: H&M Head Office, Sweden Photographer: Åke E:son Lindman

Architect: Johan Linnros, Reflex Arkitekter

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In the Office Building with Ecophon Focus™ Ds

Project: KPMG, The Netherlands Photographer: Fedde De Wert

Architect: Marcel van der Schalk

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In the Showroomwith Ecophon Solo™ Rectangle and Ecophon Solo™ Square

Project: Miles Showroom, Germany Photographer: Hans Georg Esch

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In the University Building with Ecophon Solo™ Rectangle and Ecophon Master™ Baffle

Project: Hertford Regional College, United Kingdom Photographer: Mike Torrington photography

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In the Office Reception Areawith Ecophon Focus™ Ds and Ecophon Focus™ Wing

Projec: LLOG, US Photographer: Charles Bartholomew Photography

Architect: Livermore Edwards

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Project: Malmö Maternity Ward, Sweden Photographer: Ole Jais

In the Exam Roomwith Ecophon Focus™ E

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In the Hotel Restaurantwith Ecophon Focus™ E

Project: Nääs Fabriker Hotell, Sweden Photographer: Ulf Celander

Architect: SIVAB, Torbjörn Blomqvist

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Project: Rai Elicium, The Netherlands Photographer: Fedde de Weert

Architect: Benthem Crouwel Architecten

In the Convention Hallwith Ecophon Focus™ E

Ecophon dates back to 1958, when the first sound

absorbers from glass wool were produced in Sweden to

improve the acoustic working environment. Today Ecophon

is a global provider of acoustic systems that contribute to

good room acoustics and a healthy indoor environment

with focus on office, educational, healthcare, and industrial

manufacturing facilities.

Ecophon is a leading, global provider of sound

absorbing ceilings and wall absorber systems, and part of

the Saint Gobain group. Saint-Gobain is the world leader

in the habitat and construction markets. Since 1665,

Saint-Gobain has consistently demonstrated its ability to

invent products that improve quality of life. Ecophon’s efforts

are guided by a vision of earning global leadership in

acoustic ceiling and wall absorber systems by providing

superior end user value. Ecophon maintains an ongoing

dialogue with government agencies, working environmental

organizations, and research institutes; and is involved in

formulating national standards in the field of room acoustics

where Ecophon contributes to a better working environment

wherever people work and communicate.

www.ecophon.com

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