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Conquering the Modern Conference Room: Top Soundproofing Tips for Meetings
The office conference room has evolved greatly over the past few decades. Business owners are ditching the seclusion of the classic, closed off conference room for glass walls and open spaces. While these modern design trends add a touch of class to the spaces where we close deals and entertain clients, they don’t do much […]
World Health Organization’s Perspective on Acoustics and Noise Pollution
The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded by the United Nations (UN) in 1948 to promote health and serve vulnerable populations across the globe. It’s focused on alleviating various social and medical issues, including diseases, malnutrition, and environmental noise pollution.1 Noise pollution is an epidemic problem that leads to millions of health issues in every […]
Acoustic Panels & Ceiling Tiles for Restaurants
Nothing spoils a superb meal more than a raucous environment. No matter what cuisine you serve, most diners want a calm, relaxed setting to enjoy their meal. If they’re seated in a loud, chaotic restaurant, however, their entire dining experience could be ruined, and complaints and negative reviews may follow. That’s why it’s essential to […]
Principles of Acoustics in Architectural Design
When it comes to building beautiful, functional structures, aesthetics and safety are of the highest priority—but, for many spaces, so is acoustics. The Sydney Opera House, the Royal Albert Hall in London, the newly-completed Sphere in Las Vegas—these buildings and many more worldwide are equally renowned for their unique architectural beauty as for the exceptional […]
Reducing Indoor Pool Noise & Pool Pump Soundproofing
Indoor pools are perfect for all-season swimming, but they generate significant noise pollution that can travel throughout your property. Swimming pool noise ranges from the gentle splish splash of laps to children’s cheers and the incessant whir of the pump and pool equipment. Regardless of its source, sound can bounce beyond your pool deck to […]
Harmonizing Spaces: The Role of Acoustic Architects in Designing Soundscapes
Over the past handful of decades, a lot of attention has been paid to the way sound impacts our lives. Whether emphasis is placed on minimizing our exposure to loud sounds or using white noise machines to help us sleep, it’s become increasingly clear that carefully controlling the types of sounds we’re exposed to can […]
How Does Sound Travel in a Room
Like heat, electricity, and nuclear radiation, sound is a form of energy. Sound energy begins as motion that vibrates particles in the surrounding medium (generally air) to produce the noises we hear on a daily basis.1 Air isn’t the only medium sound can travel through, however. Anyone who has stayed in an apartment building or […]
Creative Ways to Divide a Room
You may need to divide a room in your home or business for various reasons: creating separate spaces for two kids sharing a bedroom, multiple coworkers working together in an office, or a group of friends gaming at separate computers. But constructing permanent, floor-to-ceiling walls isn’t always the answer. Building walls is time-consuming, costly, and […]
Ultimate Guide to Nightclub Soundproofing
There are few places as bassy, boisterous, and booming as nightclubs. Some less-than-soundproof spaces can be heard from blocks away—much to the chagrin of their neighbors. Nonetheless, nightclubs, bars, and other entertainment venues are generally still expected to follow local sound ordinances and can face public backlash, fines, and even closure if they receive too […]
The Comprehensive Impact of Sound and Vibrations
We’ve all heard and felt them: the rattle of a jackhammer tearing through concrete, the distorted boom of a low-quality subwoofer turned up too high, and other, similarly obnoxious noises. Not only can these sounds be displeasing and potentially dangerous to our ears, but they can get in our bodies and shake our bones if […]
