In Episode 3 of Surroundscapes Season 6, host Graeme Harrison speaks with Evan Benway, Managing Director of Moodsonic, about how sound can be intentionally designed to improve wellbeing, productivity, and healing in built environments.
With a background spanning music and psychology, Benway explains how Moodsonic combines science, design, and technology to reimagine what sound can do indoors. Instead of masking or reducing noise, their systems use biophilic and adaptive soundscapes to create environments that respond to the needs of the people within them—whether it’s helping office workers stay focused, reducing stress in healthcare settings, or enhancing comfort in hospitality venues.
The conversation touches on the challenges integrators face in educating clients about the benefits of sound design and how Moodsonic provides both the tools and evidence-based frameworks to make those benefits tangible. For installers, this means opportunities to go beyond traditional background audio systems and deliver solutions that improve occupant experience in measurable ways.
As Benway notes, sound is often an afterthought in architectural design, yet it has profound effects on health and performance. By collaborating with designers, integrators, and manufacturers, Moodsonic is showing how intelligent soundscapes can become an essential part of the built environment.
“People spend the majority of their lives indoors,” says Benway. “If we can use sound to make those spaces healthier and more human-centered, we should.”
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