How Fermann pods are built
A Fermann pod is an aluminium frame clad in 38 mm double-layer honeycomb panels and tempered sound-insulation glass, lined inside with PET acoustic panels and carpeted. Silenced fans, LED lighting and power are built in, and the parts assemble with few fasteners so the pod can be moved.
Structure
The frame uses aerospace-grade aluminium profiles. Walls are 38 mm double-layer aluminium honeycomb panels with high-density damping felt bonded to the metal to stop sound passing through.
Glass
Tempered sound-insulation glass of the type used in high-speed rail carriages. It meets both acoustic and safety requirements.
Interior acoustics
PET (polyester) acoustic panels on the walls and ceiling absorb sound inside, giving a reverberation time of about 0.25 seconds so voices sound clear rather than boxy.
Floor
A single custom-cut nylon carpet sits embedded in the base, keeping the floor level and non-slip while absorbing footfall noise.
Ventilation
Two fans run through baffled ducts that block sound escaping through the vents. Together they replace the air about every 2 minutes.
Light and power
4000 K LED lighting at around 150 lux, a 12 V USB supply, and a mains input rated 100–240 V at 50/60 Hz. Three switches control the light and each fan.
Inside the construction
Installation
Panels arrive flat-packed and are assembled on site. Acoustic panels attach with hook-and-loop fastening that meets the EU RoHS standard and is free of odour, so they can be removed and refitted many times.
Because the pod is assembled rather than built, it can be dismantled and reassembled in a new location when the office moves.
What we need on site
- A clear route for the panels from the lift to the pod position
- A level floor
- A standard power socket close to the pod
- Office air-conditioning reaching the pod location
Full specification
| Frame | Aerospace-grade aluminium profiles |
|---|---|
| Walls | 38 mm double-layer aluminium honeycomb panels lined with high-density damping felt |
| Glass | Tempered sound-insulation glass, the type used in high-speed rail |
| Interior finish | Polyester (PET) acoustic panels on walls and ceiling |
| Floor | One-piece nylon carpet, embedded so the floor stays level |
| Sound insulation | Rw + Ctr 30 dB (panel design value) |
| Reverberation time | 0.25 s (design value) |
| Ventilation | Two silenced fans; full air change about every 2 minutes |
| Lighting | 4000 K LED, around 150 lux, customisable |
| Power | 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz mains input; 12 V USB charging |
| Controls | Three switches: light and each of the two fans |
| Assembly | Modular top, bottom, wall and door modules; a two-person team assembles a pod in about 2 hours |
| Acoustic rating | ISO 23351-1 speech level reduction Class B, tested by TÜV SÜD |
| Fire safety | Class A1 flame-retardant panel core |
| Frame styles | Round, bevel or slim corners |
| Colours | 7 standard frame colours: white, light blue, green, grey, charcoal, yellow and orange |
Testing and certification
Fermann pods are rated Class B for speech level reduction under ISO 23351-1 in testing by TÜV SÜD. The product catalogue also lists CE and SAA certification, 3C-certified tempered glass and a Class A1 flame-retardant panel core. Copies of the reports are available with a quote.
Get a quote for your office
Send us your floor plan or tell us how many people need quiet space. We reply with a recommended layout and a written quote in AED.