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Designed for demanding spaces
High-humidity spaces like indoor pools, aquatic centres, and wellness facilities often feature hard, reflective surfaces that amplify noise and create excessive reverberation. Acoustic treatments help control echo, improve communication, and create more comfortable environments, enhancing both the user experience and the functionality of the space.
However, not all acoustic products are suitable for humid environments. Successful projects require solutions that address the realities of moisture, condensation, ventilation, and corrosion while continuing to deliver acoustic performance. Autex Acoustics products are made to meet these challenges head-on.
The Importance of Acoustics in Aquatic Facilities
Good acoustics create a quieter, clearer, and more supportive learning environment—which has a direct impact on how well students learn and how effectively teachers teach.
Improved Speech Clarity and Understanding
Classroom learning relies heavily on listening, so students need to hear clearly.
Good acoustics reduce echo (reverberation) and background noise, making speech easier to understand
Better Concentration and Focus
Excessive noise creates cognitive load, making it harder for students to concentrate.
Acoustic treatment helps minimise distractions and allows students to stay engaged.
Research shows noise negatively affects attention, memory, and comprehension
Improved Academic Performance
When students can hear clearly and focus better, learning outcomes improve directly.
Studies link good acoustics with:
- Better reading comprehension
- Higher test performance
- Improved retention of information
Reduced Stress and Better Wellbeing
Noisy environments increase stress, frustration, and fatigue.
Acoustic comfort creates a calmer, more supportive classroom atmosphere, improving:
- Emotional wellbeing
- Behaviour
- Overall classroom experience
Design Considerations in Highly Humid Environments
Autex’s range of interior acoustic solutions are ideal for use in educational, commercial, hospitality, and retail applications.
Products for High Humidity Environments
Autex Acoustics products have low moisture absorption and perform well in high humidity environments. This is extremely good performance and is unique to the material used to make our product (PET).
Projects in High Humidity Environments
Explore real-world projects where Autex Acoustics solutions have delivered high- performance acoustic treatment in high-humidity environments.
Te Huruhi School: celebrating collaboration
Hall refurbishment, an expression of Waiheke Island’s cultural and community spirit
MOTAT Te Puawānanga Science and Technology Centre
A creative collaboration for a beloved institution
Our Environmental Credentials
Our third-party credentials reflect our commitment to accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. They showcase that our solutions are designed with people, the environment, and for long-term impact in mind. It’s manufacturing that cares for people.
Our Services
Our design team are industry experts with years of experience in bringing our clients ideas to life. Whether it be a simple office fit out or a bespoke job with intricate details, they have been there and designed it.
Spec writing
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CPD presentations
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In-house design services
Need acoustic treatment in your space?
Book a presentation here to learn more about our acoustics range made for high humidity environments.
