FAQs

This depends on the specific use cases the renovation was intended to address. For a typical renovation plan to create 2–3 enclosed call/focus spaces and 1–2 small meeting rooms: a deployment of 3–4 Model S/M pods (individual focus and calls) and 1–2 Model L/XL pods (small group meetings) replaces the functional output of the planned

Yes. HIGHKA pods’ material specifications — 95% recyclable materials, EU E1 formaldehyde emission compliance, CE, UL, ISO 9001, and SGS certification — are compatible with the material and indoor environmental quality requirements of LEED v4 and WELL v2. The acoustic performance (ISO 23351-1 Class A, 35 dB) supports WELL v2 Sound concept compliance for enclosed

For a single enclosed 2–4 person meeting space: fixed construction upfront $25,000–$40,000, plus $10,000–$20,000 reinstatement at end of 7-year lease = $35,000–$60,000 total with zero residual asset value. HIGHKA Model L (2–4 persons) pod: investment with 8–12 year lifespan, full asset portability, zero reinstatement cost, and the pod is operational at the next premises from

In most jurisdictions, soundproof office pods are classified as movable furniture rather than permanent building improvements, which means they are typically depreciated as business personal property rather than as leasehold improvements. This classification can generate more favourable tax treatment than permanent construction — shorter depreciation schedules, potential eligibility for immediate expensing provisions. Consult your finance

Under ISO 23351-1 certification, yes — for the specific use case of speech privacy and cognitive focus work. HIGHKA pods achieve 35 dB speech level reduction certified by independent accredited laboratory testing, which brings a typical 65 dB open-plan floor ambient to approximately 30 dB inside — below the WHO and WELL Building Standard v2

Yes. HIGHKA pods are freestanding and designed to be fully mobile. Relocation within an office — for repositioning based on utilisation data — can be performed by an internal facilities team. The pod should be fully emptied of furniture and personal items before relocation. Larger models (Model L and XL) benefit from two to three

The most reliable indicator is a measured change in the sound level differential between interior and exterior. At initial deployment, establish a baseline measurement: measure ambient noise on the open floor, then measure interior ambient with the pod door closed. Record the differential. Repeat this measurement quarterly as part of the scheduled maintenance review. A

No. High-pressure water or steam should never be used on any pod surface. Moisture ingress into acoustic panel materials degrades acoustic performance. Moisture contact with electronic components — sensor housing, control surfaces, LED system — creates immediate risk of component damage. All cleaning should use damp (not wet) cloths for surfaces that tolerate moisture, and

No. The microwave radar breathing sensor is factory-calibrated and designed for the full operational lifespan of the pod without recalibration. If sensor response appears to have changed (delayed activation, failure to detect occupancy), the first check should be physical obstructions near the sensor housing, followed by power supply stability. If neither resolves the issue, contact

Document the location and nature of the seal damage and report it to your facilities team and HIGHKA customer support immediately. A compromised door seal is the most acoustically significant maintenance issue a pod can develop — even a small breach in seal continuity can measurably reduce the ISO 23351-1 Class A 35 dB noise