As sensitivity to confidentiality heightens, specifiers must become more aware of the need to control sound within a space and isolate it between zones. Whether the spaces are closed and private or open and...
Tag: Acoustics
For years, many in the construction industry have complained about the shortage of buildable land in major cities such as Toronto. From an urban planner’s perspective, good land means it is well set back...
Changes to building codes, fear of fire risks, and the introduction of steel and concrete have caused a decline in wood building construction. However, wood has made a big comeback and new changes being...
Acoustic ceiling panels covered in latest e-book
(12/17/2019)
An article in our newest e-book discusses how new acoustic ceiling materials are well-positioned to help create healthy, comfortable, and acoustically sound buildings. It appears along with two other articles on institutional architecture in...
Diamond Schmitt wins NYC concert hall project
(12/03/2019)
Diamond Schmitt Architects and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects have been selected to design the David Geffen Hall in New York City.
Ground has broken on the renewal and expansion of the University of Guelph’s performing arts centre designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects.
CSC Toronto presents on acoustical changes to OBC
(09/17/2019)
The Toronto Chapter will be discussing acoustic changes to the Ontario Building Code (OBC) on October 8 at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club from 5:15 to 7 p.m.
Acoustical consultants and occupant well-being
(07/26/2019)
While the acoustical performance of a space may not be horrible without the input of an expert, it will not be optimal. For example, ceilings could either be inadequate in acoustical performance (resulting in...
The Xiqu Centre, a performing arts venue in Hong Kong designed by Vancouver-based Revery Architecture, reimagines theatre drapes and the swaying folds of the performers’ costumes with a glowing curvilinear façade.
Building an acoustic simulation room
(04/04/2019)
One of the first ambisonic simulation environments in the country provides architects, engineers, and contractors an in-depth understanding of how a space will sound and look even before the ground is broken.
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