When designing a sound masking solution, it is vital to limit the size of its control zones so the acoustician can precisely tune the sound and, hence, deliver the specified masking curve to the...


To create effective barriers to noise and vibration in buildings, it is essential to clearly define design objectives, carefully select construction materials, choose appropriate finishes, and diligently design the interior space with proper layouts...


The CSC Vancouver Chapter is holding their December lunch meeting with a presentation on acoustic performance of windows. The meeting will take place on Thursday, December 6 from 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m. at...

The North American steel industry has developed necessary tools to meet code requirements for acoustic separation in cold-formed steel frame construction in response to changes in the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). The...

The acoustic requirements in the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBC) have changed. As a consequence, designers and architects need to pay more attention to sound transmission via the junctions between floors and...

Ceilings have become the focus for elegant, functional, acoustical, and sustainable characteristics. Suspension systems provide an exposed or concealed support system for the ceiling tiles, accommodate light fixtures and other components, and help separate...

When converting an old warehouse in Toronto into a music rehearsal and multimedia production facility, the lack of walls created multiple design challenges. A fully floating recording studio was created to achieve the required...

The Senate of Canada will move into the Government Conference Centre while Parliament’s Centre Block is rehabilitated. In early 2015, the architectural plans for the Senate’s temporary home called for three new committee rooms...