sustainable university acoustic design
As the home of innovative enterprise and research, the Enterprise Centre required acoustic solutions that would support clarity of speech, comfort, and focus across teaching, office, and communal areas.
Oscar Acoustics’ SonaSpray K-13 was specified for its ability to deliver excellent sound absorption while contributing to the building’s low-impact design. Manufactured from recycled, plant-based fibres with a water-based adhesive, SonaSpray aligns perfectly with the project’s sustainability goals, helping the building achieve both Passivhaus certification and BREEAM Outstanding status.
By controlling reverberation and reducing noise build-up, the acoustic finish enhances the experience of students, staff, and visitors, creating calm, intelligible learning and collaboration spaces.
supporting the future of university acoustics
The design team, led by Architype and Morgan Sindall Construction, required materials that performed acoustically, visually, and environmentally. SonaSpray K-13 delivered on all fronts — combining a seamless and textured aesthetic.
Its use of natural materials supports indoor air quality, while the spray-applied finish allows full design flexibility across complex geometries and exposed structures, preserving the building’s architectural integrity.
This project demonstrates how acoustics in university buildings can be achieved without compromising environmental responsibility. With SonaSpray acoustic finishes, universities can create high-quality learning environments that support wellbeing, focus, and sustainability — meeting the acoustic requirements of modern educational architecture.
