FAQs

Not reliably in an open-plan environment — the intermittent, unpredictable nature of office noise is specifically disruptive to flow entry and maintenance. In a certified acoustic enclosure achieving ≤35 dB ambient, the acoustic conditions for flow are met. The remaining variables — clear task goals, appropriate challenge level, uninterrupted time blocks — are within the

The World Health Organization recommends ambient noise ≤35 dB for sustained cognitive work environments. WELL Building Standard v2 sets a similar threshold. At this level, irrelevant speech from outside the space becomes inaudible, eliminating the involuntary language processing activation that is the primary mechanism of focus disruption. HIGHKA pods achieve approximately 30 dB inside the

Surface acoustic treatment (carpet, ceiling tiles) reduces ambient reverberation and improves general acoustic comfort on the open floor — a beneficial complement to pod deployment, but not a prerequisite. Pods provide independent certified acoustic enclosure regardless of the ambient open-floor noise level. The acoustic gradient the pods create — from the open-floor ambient level to

HIGHKA pods are freestanding furniture — fully mobile and redeployable. They move with the organisation to new premises. Zero reinstatement cost. Zero write-off. The asset transitions intact across lease changes, office moves, and team relocations. This is a direct financial advantage over permanent construction, which must be demolished at lease end.

No. HIGHKA pods feature a dual-channel turbine ventilation system that maintains active airflow throughout occupancy. The microwave radar breathing sensor ensures the system detects presence via respiration and maintains ventilation even during stationary work — unlike PIR-based systems that can time out during still, focused sessions. When unoccupied, the system actively refreshes the air every

Yes. HIGHKA pods require no construction, no permits, and no specialist contractors. Order fulfilment and delivery: typically 2–4 weeks. On-site assembly by an internal facilities team: 2–4 hours per pod. A complete deployment of eight pods can be ready for occupancy within one working day of delivery. Total elapsed time from decision to operational infrastructure:

A practical starting ratio for organisations implementing three-day RTO with 50–60% concurrent attendance: one pod per 6–8 in-office employees, with a model mix weighted toward solo (Model S/M) and call-pair (Model SL) capacity. For a 60-person team at 60% attendance (36 concurrent): 5–6 solo/call pods, 2–3 two-person pods, 1–2 small meeting pods. Deployment is modular

ISO 23351-1 Class A (≥30 dB sound reduction) is the independently certified performance classification that delivers speech privacy and focus-quality acoustic conditions in a commercial office context. HIGHKA pods achieve 35 dB, certified to Class A — verified by independent testing, not manufacturer self-assessment. Request the ISO 23351-1 test report from any pod supplier before

Yes — and the research evidence is substantial. Working in open-plan workplace designs is associated with more negative outcomes on many measures relating to health, satisfaction, and productivity. Employees who experience the office as acoustically worse than home — which is the experience of most open-plan attendees without private space access — have a rational

At minimum, require: ISO 23351-1 acoustic performance class (minimum Class A for focus and call zones), CE marking (EU/UK electrical safety), UL certification (North American markets), and an independent third-party quality verification such as SGS or equivalent. Additionally, require EU E1 formaldehyde emission compliance for material safety in enclosed occupied spaces. HIGHKA pods hold all