The research-supported baseline is one enclosed acoustic space per 10–15 employees for knowledge-intensive teams. For a 30–50 person office, 3–5 pods in a mixed model configuration (1–2 single/paired pods plus 1–2 small meeting pods) provides the acoustic gradient that covers the full range of typical usage. Start at this baseline and monitor utilisation data: when average pod utilisation exceeds 70% during peak hours, additional capacity is warranted. HIGHKA’s 2–4 hour assembly time means capacity can be added without construction delays.