Ceilings and walls are important as to how we hear sound and music. They absorb, reflect or diffuse sound waves. The challenge is managing these reflections, because they indeed influence the sound being heard. Outdoor venues naturally have little reverberance. Some outdoor concert environments have better sound than others. Here is some relevant advice from […]
A literary smorgasbord on sound and noise
A selection of books on sound and noise. Here are some examples of books that have been published over the last years on noise and sound. Noise action week provides you with a literary smorgasbord! http://www.noiseactionweek.org.uk/five-noise-books-quiet-bank-holiday-read Why Noise Matters – John Stewart et al, 2011 Discord – Dr Mike Goldsmith, 2012 The Great Animal Orchestra […]
Room acoustics and inclusion in schools – at DAGA 2014
Acoustics and inclusion: Knowledge from a British study on school acoustics and inclusion was what Holger Brokmann (Concept Developer – Education, with Ecophon in Germany) presented at DAGA 2014 in Oldenburg, Germany. The issue of “equal educational opportunities for all” is linked to the concept of inclusion, underpinned by legal requirements such as the Basic […]
Thermally activated building systems (TABS) and high acoustical requirements – at DAGA 2014
The cooling and temperature stabilization of modern office buildings by thermally activated building systems (TABS) has in recent years in Europe developed into a common building technique. The solution is to adjust the temperature by utilizing the mass of the concrete core structural soffit. This kind of technology is not compatible with fully covered […]
SONarchitect ISO at DAGA 2014
At DAGA 2014, in the Rahe-Kraft exhibition booth, Mr. Cástor Rodríguez Fernández (CEO at Sound of Numbers S.L.) actively spread information on SONarchitect ISO. SONarchitect ISO is software for calculation of acoustic insulation according to EN 12354 parts 1,2,3,4 and 6 in entire buildings.
How sound affects people
This video illustrates how the sound environment can affect people throughout life. Room acoustic design can make people feel better, work better and heal better. For more like this please visit our YouTube channel
Acoustics and hygiene at DAGA 2014
Hygiene focus at DAGA Acoustics in hygienically demanding areas: Porous absorbers and hygiene regulations. This was what Ingrid Fuchs, Concept Developer in Healthcare at Ecophon gave a presentation on at DAGA 2014 in Oldenburg, Germany. Healthcare facilities are subject to hygiene requirements and the cleanability of acoustic material is a matter to consider. Acoustically inadequate […]
DAGA 2014 – The 40th Annual German Congress on Acoustics
The 40th Annual German Congress on Acoustics (DAGA 2014) was just organized in Oldenburg. The main theme of the congress was “Hearing for all”: taking into account the timing of the DAGA, the largest German-language Congress on Acoustics, and the annual meeting of the German Society for Audiology (DGA). The latest research results and recent […]
If Music Is the Architect – Concert halls and acoustics
An interesting article on the nature of concert halls and the role acoustics plays within them. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/22/arts/if-music-is-the-architect.html?pagewanted=all&src;=pm
The sound or noise of church bells!
The bells at a Liskeard church in United Kingdom are affecting the peace and quiet of the town. People complain that the bells are rung too often and are too loud – some 85 decibels. Church leaders counterattack and say the regular rhythmic chimes help make Liskeard special. It seems that church bells are not […]
