Oscar Acoustics HQ
This space’s acoustic foundation has been independently verified to the Sownd Affects Bronze standard - designed with noise-sensitive people in mind.
Framework developed in partnership with ISVR
What This Means For You
This space has been independently assessed and verified to meet the Sownd Affects Bronze standard for audio inclusion. That means the acoustic environment has been designed and checked to reduce background noise barriers - so you can work, meet, or visit with greater comfort and confidence, even if you’re sensitive to sound.
Background noise levels have been measured and verified against human comfort thresholds, not just building codes.
This isn’t the venue’s own claim. It’s been assessed against the SOWND Certification framework by Sownd Affects.
The acoustic design considers how noise-sensitive people — including neurodivergent individuals — actually experience sound.
Bronze is the verified foundation. The venue can progress to Silver (operational practices) and Gold (optimised experience) over time.
Spaces Assessed
The following space types within this venue were individually assessed against the SOWND Certification framework.
Meeting Room
Acoustic environment supports focused discussion and confidential conversations.
VerifiedOpen Plan Office
Background noise managed to support comfortable concentration and collaboration.
VerifiedAtrium
Transition space with managed reverberation for comfortable passage and conversation.
VerifiedTraining Room
Training and presentation space - not certified due to background noise levels.
Not CertifiedWarehouse
Industrial warehouse space - outside Bronze certification scope.
Not ApplicableCertification Details
The SOWND Certification Pathway
The acoustic environment has been verified at completion against human-centred standards.
Operational practices maintain acoustic performance day-to-day.
The full end-to-end experience is optimised for comfort, choice, and reliable participation.