Winnipeg’s Veil House, designed by 5468796 Architecture, clinched the top spot in the “Completed Buildings-House & Villa” category at the World Architecture Festival 2023 in Singapore, selected from 18 shortlisted candidates from all corners...
Tag: Privacy
MI-2, the central piece of three family homes nestled along the Mille-Îles River in Laval, Que., stands out with its distinctive design. Unlike its waterfront counterparts, the house is surrounded by neighbours on one...
The noise around acoustics
(11/28/2017)
The sheer number of acoustic metrics, criteria, and associated abbreviations can be overwhelming, confusing, or sometimes misleading. This article provides an overview of key acoustic metrics and criteria commonly referred to in various building...
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.
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.
For Your Ears Only: Sound advice on speech privacy
(07/04/2014)
The term ‘speech privacy’ refers to how well a conversation is overheard and understood by an unintended listener. The need to prevent sound from intruding into adjacent spaces in both closed and open-plan settings...
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