Sustainability at Efebé: designing spaces with a positive impact
13/04/2026
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Sustainability at Efebé is not a trend, but a way of doing things. In a context where organizations seek to […]
A l’Escola Oficial d’Idiomes Guinardó hem desenvolupat una proposta per millorar el confort acústic de la zona de pas central de l’edifici, un espai de gran afluència que connecta les diferents aules i on es concentra bona part del soroll durant les entrades, sortides i canvis de classe.
The challenge: reducing noise in a high-traffic space
The stairwell above the ground-floor classroom lobby is a constant thoroughfare throughout the school day. We needed a solution that would:
- Reduce noise and reverberation during peak activity times.
- Bring lightness and dynamism to the space without physically occupying it.
- Improve acoustic comfort both in the passage area and in nearby classrooms.
The solution: suspended acoustic cylinders in a three-dimensional composition
The intervention consists of horizontal metal tensioning cables from which acoustic cylinders measuring 230 mm in diameter and 600 mm in height are suspended. These elements have been arranged at two different heights within the stairwell, creating a three-dimensional composition that, besides bringing lightness and dynamism to the space, helps absorb sound and reduce reverberation.
Results: a calmer environment for learning
The intervention reduces the noise generated during peak activity times, improving acoustic comfort in both common areas and nearby classrooms. The result is a calmer, more pleasant environment that supports concentration and the wellbeing of the entire school community.
Conclusion: designing spaces means improving how they’re lived in
Because good architecture doesn’t just transform how spaces look, but also how they’re experienced. Designing quieter, more comfortable spaces is also a way of improving the learning experience.
Want to improve the acoustic comfort of your school? At Efebé we support you from start to finish to create spaces that boost the wellbeing of the entire educational community. Contact us here!
