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Soundproofing a Psychologist’s Office [Case Study]
The problem of the sound transmission issue is unfortunately a very common problem. I get calls all the time from people in similar situations who are looking for products to help stop sound traveling from one office or exam room to the other. Confidentiality and patient privacy is extremely important. Many people call me looking for a product to put on the wall, and because I have helped so many people, I start the conversation by asking three main questions […]
How to Reduce Echo in an Office
Large offices are ideal for providing businesses with ample meeting spaces and building a stronger sense of community among coworkers. Unfortunately, more space can also lead to more echo. Work in an office already comes with its own challenges to navigate. Added distractions, such as heightened noise and echo, can create big headaches for employees. […]
Soundproofing Secrets: Enhancing Peace and Quiet with a Drop Ceiling
Drop ceilings are an incredibly popular design style worldwide. We see them in schools, offices, and even homes. There are a number of reasons we utilize drop ceilings. From the fact that we can set our ceiling heights at any level we like to the easy access they provide when tackling maintenance or repair projects, […]
Beyond Partition Walls: Ways to Further Reduce Noise in an Office
Introduced in the mid-2000s by forward-thinking tech companies, the open office concept promised to break down not just physical partitions but also communication barriers. The idea was simple: without the confines of cubicle walls, there would be free-flowing interaction, collaboration, and teamwork that ushered team productivity to entirely new heights. But there’s one aspect of […]
Ceiling Acoustic Treatment: Retrofitting Large Ceiling Acoustics
Acoustics play a huge role in the ambiance of a room. In commercial spaces like restaurants, bars, and retail settings, sound quality can make events more enjoyable, help set the tone of an establishment, and even affect a customer’s mood. But most structures don’t come with perfect acoustics built in. So instead, businesses must investigate […]
Nightclub Soundproofing – Keep the Bass Big, but Keep it Inside
No one goes to a nightclub when they’re looking for a quiet night of relaxation. We go to nightclubs to dance and sweat out the week’s worries with great people and booming basslines. Nights at the club are incredibly cathartic, and a great venue provides a place where we can watch our favorite DJs and […]
Auditorium acoustics 101 – how to create amazing acoustics for auditoriums and why it matters
If you’re one of the lucky ones who get to see a lot of live music, you know how great auditorium shows sound. They blow places like stadiums and dive bars out of the water. Auditoriums are popular venues for live music because the way they are constructed is a perfect vehicle for delivering sound […]
Sound Absorption and Fireproofing in Acoustic Solutions
Reducing our exposure to noise is important in various environments, and it’s an absolute necessity in others. In order to keep noise under control and improve acoustics in indoor spaces, we turn to sound absorbing materials. In cases where fire retardancy is of utmost importance, fire-resistant or fireproof sound absorbing materials are our best options. […]
Summer Sound Series: Acoustic Solutions for Loud Machinery
I manage an office building, and we have some mechanical equipment on the ground floor next to the building that has caused some noise complaints. Is there a somewhat easy and affordable solution to this?
Soundproofing an Office Ceiling
“We just moved into a newly built-out office suite. We have a terrible problem in that we can all clearly hear conversations in adjoining offices. We also have a bad echo in the offices.” Before you begin to look for options for blocking the sound, you need to find where the sound is leaking out, or leaking out the most. Without doing this, It would be like trying to plug a leaky fish tank without knowing where it were leaking […]
