Silentbox Launched Pay-Per-Use Booth Service Model
Facility owners can now monetize floor space by offering hourly access to soundproofed work booths.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Remote Work
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Silentbox has introduced a Space-as-a-Service model that allows users to book and pay for acoustic booths on a per-use basis. The digital platform manages scheduling and payments, targeting high-traffic areas like shopping centers.
Why it matters
This model creates a new revenue stream for location owners by converting static floor space into billable assets. It also shifts acoustic booth infrastructure from a capital expense model to an on-demand service, increasing accessibility for remote workers.
A pilot location in Lisbon reports 78% average occupancy with over 500 monthly bookings. Silentbox has previously installed 500 booths across 92 cities and 30 countries.
The players
Silentbox
A manufacturer of acoustic booths that has now expanded into digital infrastructure for workspace booking.
The details
The system operates through the Silentbox Cloud platform, which handles the digital infrastructure for booking, payment, and access control. Each unit provides up to 35 dB of sound insulation, meeting ISO 11957 and ISO 23351-1 standards for acoustic performance. By offloading management to this software layer, site owners can offer private workspaces without needing dedicated facility staff to oversee reservations.
Timeline
Silentbox was founded in 2019.
The SPaaS investment was announced on September 29, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the broader industry trend of retail space monetization as businesses seek to repurpose underutilized square footage. It extends the concept of on-demand infrastructure by moving from high-volume coworking memberships to micro-rental units.
Operators with high-traffic physical locations should monitor this model as a potential method to generate passive revenue from non-core floor space. Evaluate your existing traffic flow to determine if on-demand workspace utility warrants the integration of such automated booking systems.
The takeaway
The move suggests a shift toward modular service delivery in commercial real estate that prioritizes high-frequency, low-friction user access. Facility operators should track the occupancy rates of early adopters to assess if this amenity creates a competitive draw for their own properties.
Further reading
For more on the changing landscape of off-site offices, see our Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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