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The term “biophilia” is defined as a human instinct to connect with nature. Biophilic design is therefore a way for natural elements to be incorporated into a space. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the term, you likely are already familiar with the concept.

In honor of a new school year, we’re focusing on the ABCs of Acoustical Felt while promoting our new CEU about improving educational soundscapes.

With the help of Workplace Resource and PinkGemini, we combined our interests to benefit four-legged friends in our local community, inspiring some camaraderie, competition and charitable donations.

The latest innovation in acoustical PET – STRATAWOOD™. STRATAWOOD combines the high-performing acoustical capabilities of PET felt with the natural and pleasing aesthetic of wood.

The recently released SÖFWAL series is a game-changer in space division. The internal extrusion frame creates a classic PET felt product with impeccable durability. The frame also allows for some add-on features, including sound-blocking inserts, perforated design with acrylic inserts or acrylic extensions.

We sat down with our own Gary Nightingale, lead designer and Co-Founder of Fräsch, to pick his brain about the inspiration and the process.

Arlington, TX April 20th, 2021 – Fräsch, an innovative acoustical design company specializing in sustainable acoustical solutions, announced today the launch of a new series of acoustic products in the personal and space division category. The SÖFWAL series takes a modular and multi-faceted approach to…

As work-from-home employees begin to trickle back into the office this year, it begs the question: What does the post-pandemic office look like? Even the most reluctant companies (and employees) have realized they can be productive at home. Sometimes more so than at the office….

Noise Reduction Coefficient is a value between 0.0 and 1.0 that describes the sound-absorbing performance of a material. NRC ratings are primarily used to evaluate the sound absorption of a given material to reduce reverberation and increase speech intelligibility in a space. How Does a…

Managing classroom noise is not simply a matter of unruly students. Many classroom’s average noise levels exceed recommended guidelines and are likely to compromise children’s ability to hear the teacher and their peers. Excessive classroom noise includes everything from highway traffic and playground noise to…

When looking into sound-absorbing solutions for architectural spaces, Noise Reduction Coefficient, or NRC rating, is the gold-standard the industry uses to rate different materials, products and applications. On the surface the rating is relatively simple: A higher rating means better performance. Easy peasy, right? It…

Acoustics is increasingly important in the educational space for a multitude of reasons. In addition to the general distractibility of excess noise, speech intelligibility is one of the most important factors in creating a productive learning environment. We recently worked with Childers Architect to provide…

Fräsch, an innovative acoustical design company specializing in sustainable acoustical solutions, announced today the launch of a new acoustical application that is both beautiful and easy to install on both ceilings and walls. Linyfelt is a new acoustical product with a contemporary design aesthetic and…

We like to think we always keep beauty top of mind. Or is it sustainability? Or acoustic performance? It may sound like a tall order, but the fact of the matter is we don’t like to sacrifice one thing for another. And you know what?…

Proper cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in public spaces and offices has become increasingly important in the post-COVID environment. Luckily, PET is made from recycled plastic water bottles – so not only is it capable of being properly sanitized it’s also extremely easy! Follow these simple…

Arlington, TX January 15th, 2021 – Fräsch, an innovative acoustical design company specializing in sustainable acoustical solutions, announced today the launch of a new series of acoustic products in partnership with the prestigious architectural design firm out of the UK, 14six8. The new 14six8 series…

PET acoustical felt is nothing if it’s not versatile; it can be cut, shaped, printed, and molded. Add to that the available colors (or the option for paint) and the visual possibilities are endless! However, one of the bigger challenges of working with PET has…

Silent Treatment Geometry, “functional and beautiful,” as co-founder Slavka Younger puts it, is at the heart of Fräsch’s designs, whether it’s Hive’s hexagonal honeycomb layout, the raised, textural Wedge block, the echo-alleviating Brik wall, or the tapered, human eye-shaped Teardrop. Had the Arlington, Texas-based acoustics…

By Julieta Chiquillo All year long, the Como Community Center in Fort Worth is a whirl of sporting events, after-school activities and community celebrations. But the center does more than offer recreation. It’s the heart of a small and proud historically African-American neighborhood with a trove of traditions…

Fella Acoustical Felt, from Stille by Fräsch, is a durable acoustical dampening material whose uses are limited only by your imagination. Case in point is the inspiration gallery on the Fella website, showcasing all manner of interesting applications—from the more traditional iterations of wall, ceiling, and floor…

By Adrian Thompson at Interiors + Sources (Click Here to See the Original Article) Get ready for the holidays this winter in sustainable style with the Fräsch Christmas tree—a seasonal offering first from the office furniture and acoustical solutions company. Photo credit: Fräsch Each tree—available in 26 colors…

By Valerie Dennis Craven at Interiors and Sources Slavi Younger, co-founder at Frasch, discusses how the company can work with designers to create personalized and innovative solutions to their acoustical challenges, ranging from custom spaces to technology integration. Listen now: Listen on your favorite app: Anchor | Apple Podcasts | Breaker | Castbox | Google | Overcast | Pocket Casts | Stitcher | TuneIn

By Megy Karydes at Architectural Digest (Click Here for Original Article) Business casual is taking on a whole new meaning in today’s workplace. Like our workforce, our physical workplace is expected to be flexible, productive, well-connected, and mindful of our health and wellness. Those trends were definitely…

By Christoph Trappe at Interiors + Sources Tired of looking at new products found at NeoCon 2019? We didn’t think so. Check out these four products Christoph Trappe found from Flexco, CF Stinson, Frasch and Symmetry. 1. Flexco—Tuflex FLEXCO® Tuflex® Force® is a premium-engineered flooring system designed…

Frasch is a winner in 3 categories! WINNER: Architectural Products – PANL Contract Bench + Stool – STÜL Artisanal Wallcovering Technology – MELO See Full Feature Here