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Making Open Offices Work Create an environment that promotes collaboration and concentration.

rejuvenating the senses. Transform an open office into something truly inspiring with the Habitat Soundscaping service.

2 Making Open Offices Work Create an environment that promotes collaboration and concentration. The Habitat Soundscaping service combines ambient sounds with lush visuals to transform an open office into an intelligent, multisensory experience that facilitates teamwork and enables workers to maintain focus. Natural sounds dynamically adjust to changing noise levels and integrate with complementary visual elements that satisfy the innate human desire to feel close to nature while relieving stress and rejuvenating the senses. Transform an open office into something truly inspiring with the Habitat Soundscaping service. Natural Sounds Habitat Soundscaping reconnects people to natural elements like the sound of a flowing stream to create a harmonious environment that minimizes distractions, boosts overall wellness, and leaves people feeling creative and energized. Natural Scenes Visual elements integrate with natural sounds to deliver a multisensory experience. The Habitat Soundscaping service combines virtual displays of serene landscapes or real waterfalls with natural sounds to boost personal well-being. Powered By The Cloud Adaptive software recognizes distractions such as impromptu conversation and adjusts the natural sounds in surrounding areas to help maintain focus without interrupting collaboration. Data insights provide real-time visualizations of office acoustics and show how the Habitat Soundscaping system is responding to distracting levels of conversation. The system also monitors its components to ensure optimal performance every day.

3 Complete The Picture 1) Speakers. Subtle sounds from nature are circulated throughout the workplace. 2) Distraction Sensors. Sensors detect distracting speech, quantify its distractive power, and dynamically adjust speaker volume in surrounding areas. 3) Digital Skylights. Ceiling-mounted monitors display natural scenes to create a visual connection with nature. 4) Digital Windows. Wall-mounted monitors display peaceful landscapes that provide a rejuvenating, natural perspective. 5) Water Features. Moving water combines with natural sounds to create an immersive multisensory experience.

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4 In-ceiling speakers are strategically placed throughout the space to provide audio that complements the visual elements of the Habitat Soundscaping system and drastically reduces the impact of distracting human speech. Audio tracks are precisely engineered to match the visual elements and deliver realistic acoustics that promote overall well-being using natural sounds like the sound of a flowing stream. Habitat Soundscaping software allows you to set up and configure zones within a space to achieve the correct balance of audio throughout the facility.

5 There is something innately soothing about the presence of running water. The Habitat Soundscaping system provides the option of introducing real water features into the space.

6 Enclosed Waterfall Water flows between two sheets of acrylic, adding movement and energy to a static space. Aside from its beauty, this fully enclosed water feature is the easiest to install and maintain. Plug and play design Minimal maintenance Initial water treatment required Stainless steel or powder coated finish Sizes available: 8 x 4, 9 x 5, 10 x 5 2-year limited warranty Power requirement: 850 watts max/7 120 volts

7 Open Mesh Waterfall Water flows over a woven stainless steel mesh surface and results in remarkable cascading wave patterns, which makes this a beautiful addition to any space. UV sterilizer and reverse osmosis filter included Continual water treatment and occasional cleaning needed Stainless steel or powder coated finish Plumbing required Sizes available: 8 x 4, 9 x 5, 10 x 5 2-year limited warranty Power requirement: 850 watts max/7 120 volts

8 Open Glass Waterfall Water takes center stage, flowing down a single, clear sheet of glass and creating a visually stunning water feature. UV sterilizer and reverse osmosis filter included Continual water treatment and occasional cleaning needed Stainless steel or powder coated finish Plumbing required Sizes available: 8 x 4, 9 x 5, 10 x 5 2-year limited warranty

Virtual displays can also be used to deliver a multisensory experience.

9 Virtual displays can also be used to deliver a multisensory experience. The Habitat Soundscaping service offers two virtual display options: skylights or windows. A wide variety of digital themes provide soothing visuals designed to complement the workplace environment. Each visual has been carefully produced to provide high-quality video that blends with an audio experience to virtually bring the outdoors in, creating a transformative effect.

10 Digital Skylights Ceiling-mounted flat panel monitors display natural scenes, offering a portal to the natural world that creates depth and adds visual interest to the space. The digital skylight is designed to be installed within a standard 2 x 2 or 2 x 4 acoustical ceiling tile grid system.

11 Digital Windows Flat panel displays are designed to look like conventional windows. Each window provides a natural vista, bringing light and an inspiring view of nature into the office. Digital windows come in a variety of standard sizes, including 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98 displays.

12 The Habitat Soundscaping system includes powerful software that is the central hub behind the scenes. Speakers, distraction sensors, amplifiers, and visual displays are all connected and controlled via the Habitat Soundscaping software, which runs complex algorithms that continuously monitor distraction sensors and adjust speakers to maintain perfect harmony within the space. Built in acoustical heat mapping analytics show real-time visualizations of noise and conversation levels occurring in the office. The software also manages and performs regular health checks to ensure optimal performance every day.

13 Cloud-Based Subscription Service Plantronics offers a cloud-based subscription service, which provides access to the following: Adaptive Soundscaping Intelligence Health Check Data Insights and Acoustical Heat Maps Audio Content Digital Window Scenes Digital Skylight Scenes

14 Intelligent by Design The Habitat Soundscaping service is controlled by a server-based system that consists of: On Premise Server Speakers Distraction Sensors Analog/DigitaI Interfaces Amplifiers Network Switch Equipment is rack-mounted and housed in an equipment cabinet.

15 Design Assistance Plantronics is available for design and layout assistance. For assistance, please send floor and ceiling plans (CAD or PDF) to

16 habitat.plantronics.com

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