Soundproofing. The best, reasonable cost version I encountered (in someone else's executive office) was expanding foam sprayed between the drywall surfaces. In this case, installed during construction -- I can't imagine it was that expensive to add.
A window admitting natural light.
I add this because I've had the experience of working in private rooms, but next to very loud/noisy people. Still miserable -- sometimes open space is better because the noise blends (a very limited form of better).
Using sound masking strategies in conjunction with sound isolation is typically preferable to sound isolation (e.g. a dripping faucet which keeps you awake).
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A private office with a door that can close.
A private office with a door that can close.
A private office with a door that can close.
A copy of Peopleware for every employee.
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Well, you did ask for a fantasy.
You might be closer than you think: http://dilbert.com/strips/comic/1998-11-08/
I'll add:
Soundproofing. The best, reasonable cost version I encountered (in someone else's executive office) was expanding foam sprayed between the drywall surfaces. In this case, installed during construction -- I can't imagine it was that expensive to add.
A window admitting natural light.
I add this because I've had the experience of working in private rooms, but next to very loud/noisy people. Still miserable -- sometimes open space is better because the noise blends (a very limited form of better).
Using sound masking strategies in conjunction with sound isolation is typically preferable to sound isolation (e.g. a dripping faucet which keeps you awake).