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The Ups and Downs of Elevator Noise
One of the fundamental products that design and development professionals offer is shelter, in its many forms. We want the buildings we design to be safe,…
January 29, 2020
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How Will it Sound? An Exploration of 3DListening® as a Design and Decision-Making Tool | Part 1: Multipurpose Spaces in K-12 Education
Multipurpose learning and performance spaces are the heart of K-12 education. They provide unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration by energizing and connecting students across disciplines….
October 24, 2019
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Noise pollution is a real issue: Sustainable acoustics for better buildings
Kristen Murphy’s article sheds light on strategies to reduce unwanted sound (noise pollution) in our everyday environments using sustainable materials and proactive design. Originally published in…
New England Real Estate Journal
October 4, 2019
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Top Noise Complaints Throwdown! Pt. 2
Welcome to the second installment of Top Noise Complaints Throwdown! In case if you haven’t had a chance to read Part I, here’s some background info:…
August 2, 2018
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Top Noise Complaints Throwdown! Pt. 1
On average, Acentech gets 5-10 email requests per week for acoustics, noise, vibration and AV help from the outside world. We were talking about this in…
July 17, 2018
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Setting the Stage: Creating Great Acoustics at Different Venues
In the design of spaces for musical performance, we acousticians take into account the volume of a hall, the expected reverberation time, the attributes of reflecting…
February 13, 2018
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Time & Flexibility: How Temporary Walls (Might) Give You the Best of Both Worlds
If someone were to ask me what I consider the most valuable life asset to be, I would have to say time. The second: flexibility. While…
January 17, 2018
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Returning to Restorative Roots: Comparing Ancient & Modern Healing Environments
As acousticians working on healthcare spaces, we spend much of our time defining and addressing what we don’t want to hear – excessive background noise or…
December 21, 2017
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Tips for Residential Acoustics, Part Two: Multi-Family Basics
When you search Google Images for the word “home,” virtually every picture shows a single-family residence topped with a little brick chimney—as if that feature is…
November 16, 2017
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