Autex Acoustic: Where acoustic comfort meets everyday productivity-Vicinity™ Workstation Screens
Autex Acoustics® specialise in carbon neutral acoustic solutions for the built environment, creating sustainable environments that support wellbeing, productivity, and creative expression.
Why acoustic workstation screens matter in education spaces
Schools, universities, and training environments are continually evolving to support a wider range of learning styles, work modes, and student needs. Open-plan staff areas, shared learning hubs, collaborative offices, libraries, and administration spaces encourage connection and flexibility, but they can also introduce challenges when it comes to distraction, concentration, and privacy.
As education environments become more dynamic, the need to create quieter, more focused zones within larger spaces has never been greater.
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Supporting concentration in busy environments
Noise is one of the most common barriers to productivity and wellbeing in educational settings. Whether it’s teachers preparing lessons in a shared office, administrative teams handling confidential information, support staff working within open-plan environments, or even students in libraries—excessive noise can impact focus, communication, and overall comfort.
Acoustic workstation screens provide a simple way to create quieter, more effective workspaces without sacrificing openness or collaboration. By helping to absorb and manage sound around individual workstations, they contribute to a more comfortable environment where staff can concentrate and perform at their best.
Balancing privacy and connection
Education professionals frequently move between collaborative and focused work throughout the day. While open environments support teamwork, there are times when privacy is equally important.
Vicinity™ Workstation Screens are designed to provide both physical and acoustic separation, creating a sense of sanctuary within larger shared environments. Available in multiple privacy heights and screen configurations, they can be tailored to suit the needs of different teams and work settings.
The result is a workspace that feels connected but not distracting, supporting both collaboration and individual productivity.
Function meets design
Workstation screens have traditionally been viewed as purely functional additions. However, with new finishes available in Vicinity™ Mirage™ and Vicinity™ x Emma Hayes, workstation screens can play a more active role in interior design. Mirage introduces subtle tonal gradients that add depth and visual interest, while the Emma Hayes collection features original artwork inspired by natural textures and expressive mark-making.
These options allow education environments to introduce visual warmth and character while maintaining the acoustic performance required for productive work.
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As part of Autex Acoustics’ commitment to sustainability, both products and operations are 100% carbon neutral.
Vicinity™ Workstation Screens bring together acoustic performance, design flexibility, and sustainability in a solution that responds to the changing needs of modern education spaces—creating workplaces that are quieter, more productive, and more enjoyable to use.
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Relevant funding options for acoustics upgrades
Acoustic upgrades can be funded as part of broader infrastructure improvements to enhance learning, wellbeing, and accessibility. Funding options include:
- Capital Grants Program
- Equipment Boost for Schools
- QIS Capital Program
Acoustic improvements can be funded as part of inclusivity modifications and equipment, especially if they support students with auditory or sensory needs. Funding options include:
- Accessible Buildings Program
- Specialised Equipment Funding
- Inclusive Schools Funds
Education Australia can provide detailed information about these funding programs, along with guidance on how to apply for support to implement acoustic upgrades that enhance teaching and learning environments.
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