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Top 8 LEED-Certified Commercial Buildings in the U.S. & Canada
Sustainable construction initiatives are an important part of reducing energy usage and emissions. A great deal of fuel and resources are consumed throughout all stages of the process, and that consumption can have dire consequences on the environment. Choosing to reduce our consumption in any stage of material sourcing and construction can help contribute to […]
Why Control Noise? The Cost of Noise Pollution
In industrial settings, noise is not just unpleasant, it can be a major source of expense and lost productivity. Noise-induced hearing loss can lead to higher worker compensation claims and higher insurance costs.
How to Mitigate Noise Pollution in a Retail Store
Providing a pleasing retail environment is key to bringing customers back and driving sales. People like to choose where they like to shop not only because they like the product offerings, but also because they enjoy the environment. Curating this kind of atmosphere involves paying close attention to the way the store looks, the way […]
Soundproofing Solutions for Fitness Centers and Commercial Gyms
Gyms are noisy places, and it’s important that they be that way to some extent. When we work out, we undoubtedly clank weights together and pound our heels on noisy cardio machines. This does not even take into account the sounds of exasperation that help us get over humps or the music that keeps us […]
Sedatephobia: A Growing Fear in a Noisy World
Noise is the necessary side-effect of a world which has changed, grown, and developed. For some, it is annoying. For others, it is a reassurance.
Soundproofing a Ceiling
Soundproofing a ceiling can be a little tricky, especially in an apartment. Typically speaking, when you are trying to block sound, you need to either increase the amount of mass between the two spaces or interrupt the hard surface to hard surface contact from one space to the other […]
Soundproofing for Schools, Universities and Classrooms
Acoustics is not as complicated as people generally think it is. Reverberation (echo) is simply a relationship between the size of the space and the surfaces that make up the space. The intent of this article is to help you start to understand how that relationship works and how to help or eliminate an echo problem. I have a background and degree in education, K12 Art to be specific. Although I am not currently teaching, I have a good idea where you are coming from. I know that you do not have time to sit down and study sound and how it works. I would like to try to make it simple, so here goes […]
How to Soundproof an Office
So you’ve got office noise problems, huh? Well I have something for you… The acoustic in the office was truly amazing. No matter how soft you spoke, your conversation could be heard amazingly well up to 30-40 feet away […]
Acoustic Baffles: Enhancing Sound Control and Aesthetics in Modern Spaces
We are always looking for interior design products that pull a lot of weight. We want them to both look great and serve important functions. Acoustic baffles combine form and function in a way that will both give your interior spaces a modern aesthetic appeal and keep noise under control. Once you understand how they […]
Soundproofing vs Sound Absorbing – Explaining the Difference
I have been getting a lot of calls lately where people are looking to soundproof a room. They explain to me that they want sound that is being made within the room to STAY in the room or they want to keep sound out of their space. We commonly begin talking about the room and the type of noise that we are dealing with in each particular situation […]
