Room acoustics and sound control using metal panels
(11/26/2021)
The Ancient Greeks and Romans are credited for inventing modern-day architectural acoustics. However, much of this occurred by mistake.
Tag: Noise
Rx for quieting noise in hospitals
(12/01/2017)
Hospitals are inherently noisy for two primary reasons. First, there is the abundance of noise sources, from paging systems and patient monitoring equipment to staff conversations and the bustle of visitors.
When someone enters an enclosed room, whether it is a private office or conference room, there is an expectation he or she is achieving not only visual privacy, but also sound privacy.
Noise has infiltrated every aspect of life thanks to the information age and the vast cacophony of sounds accompanying the latest technology. From beeps and bells to ringtones, digital devices help remind us to...
Open-plan space, modular walls, and reflective surfaces such as glass, concrete, and metal are just a few of the design trends making today’s interiors even more dependent on sound masking for speech privacy and...
If you need sound masking, ask for it by name
(06/02/2015)
Many people believe white noise, pink noise, and sound masking are synonymous, and tend to use these terms interchangeably. However, there are distinct differences between each of them.
Basic acoustic requirements have long been part of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), which is the model for the provincial codes, including the Ontario Building Code (OBC). The only demand is walls...
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