sound, light & air | Architecture Today webinar
the sound revolution
watch the webinar with Ben Hancock | Oscar Acoustics
On 25 February 2026, Oscar Acoustics’ Managing Director Ben Hancock joined a panel of industry thought leaders in Architecture Today’s webinar – Sound, Light and Air. The session explored how architects are balancing sound, daylight and ventilation to create healthier, more comfortable buildings, supporting wellbeing, inclusivity and environmental performance.
In his talk, The Sound Revolution, Ben introduced Sownd Certification: the world’s first framework recognising buildings with proven acoustic performance as audio-inclusive.
Watch Ben’s presentation now to explore how better acoustics can help create buildings that support everyone.
the hidden cost of noise
With around 30% of the population being noise-sensitive, including those with hearing or visual challenges and neurodivergent individuals, poor acoustic environments can significantly affect health, comfort, productivity and engagement.
The impact extends beyond this group. Research from Oscar Acoustics shows that eight in ten customers will not return to a hospitality venue if it is too noisy, while around a third of office workers report regularly delivering lower-quality work because their workspace is too loud. These findings demonstrate that effective acoustic design benefits everyone.
For architects, designers and contractors, Sownd Certification offers a tangible way to differentiate projects and demonstrate inclusivity and social value. It provides a trusted benchmark while delivering clear business benefits to clients.
specify bronze certification today
Oscar Acoustics’ products have been independently validated through the Sownd Method, enabling projects that use them to automatically achieve Bronze certification through a simple, streamlined pathway. All testing is conducted by the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR) at the University of Southampton, offering a clear, credible marker of audio-inclusivity.
Reasons to Sownd Certify your next project:
- A trusted evidence-backed framework for human-centred acoustic design.
- Help clients meet inclusivity goals while adding commercial and reputational value.
- Designed for the 1-in-3 who are noise-sensitive and improves user comfort for everyone.
- Simple, future-proof accreditation with minimal admin and a clear business advantage.
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