Standardization in Room Acoustics Room acoustics and electroacoustic systems are critical components of building design that can impact the quality of sound and speech intelligibility in various environments, from concert halls to classrooms and offices. In Hungary, the journey towards standardization in this area began over a century ago, but it wasn’t until 2020 that […]
Acoustic guide for design of French Kindergartens, Day Care Centres and Nurseries
The French National Noise Council (CNB) has published a guide for designers to nurseries, kindergartens and Day Care, to help them take better account of the sound environment in these institutions During the 7th National Conference on quality of the sound environment in Lyon, Segolene Royal, Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, expressed the […]
Golden Decibel
Do you want to shake hands with the French Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, and Energy? First, have you been good toward the sound environment lately? Secondly: If so, do not forget to register for the “Golden Decibel“! For 23 years, the “Golden Decibel” has been rewarding low-noise initiatives. In 1991, the CNB (French National […]
French Acoustic Society Congress In Poitiers
Last week was held in Poitiers (22th – 25th of April ) the annual congress of the French Acoustic Society (Congrès Français d’Acoustique) . As expected it was a rich time for discussion and exchanges.The congress was combine with a musical event following the one organized during Acoustics 2012 in Nantes. The main motivation of this event […]
