Soundproofing & Acoustic Blogs

The risks of poor acoustical building design Depending on the type of structure, the potential complications from poor acoustical design can vary greatly. Let’s take a look at the range of possible negative consequences that noise can produce in different built environments. In healthcare settings, noises can range from irritating to harmful for patients and […]

Architectural acoustics is the study of sound in homes and other buildings and the design of those structures for optimal acoustic performance, including control of sound transmission throughout the building, maintaining conditions for good speech intelligibility, and maintaining sound isolation for speech privacy. All the sounds we hear on a daily basis can contribute to

When in the comfort of home, many of us have heard noises coming from the street outside or from the loud volume of television programs from our neighbours. The opposite may be true; neighbours complain about the barking of your dog that interrupts their sleep at night. This is because sound vibrations naturally pass through

Whether it’s squealing garbage trucks, blaring car stereos, or the general buzz of foot traffic outside your window, the noise of the city can be draining. If you find that all the hubbub is making life at home maddening, you’re not alone. To prevent this, our Soundproofing in Sydney will equip you with what you

Constructing new buildings – be they homes, schools, office towers or industrial workplaces – has become an increasingly sophisticated exercise. We know more today than ever before about the importance of building structures that are energy-efficient, safe and comfortable for occupants. Creating these high-performance buildings begins at the planning stage with design professionals and technical

Open-plan living spaces have many advantages for family life and entertaining, and they increase the opportunity to bring lots of natural light into your home. But they can end up being quite noisy. You may be surprised, however, at how easy it is to reduce sound travel with a few key additions to your furnishings.

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep due to traffic noise or even loud children, then it might be time to consider soundproofing your home. There are actually several other reasons why you should invest in soundproofing your home or business – we give you 5 reasons why you should soundproof your home.

  Introduction Building acoustics is the science of controlling noise in buildings, this includes the minimisation of noise transmission from one space to another and the control of the characteristics of sound within spaces themselves. Building acoustics is an important consideration in the design, operation and construction of most buildings, and can have a significant

When we build and design our homes, acoustics are probably the last things on our minds. How many of us think actively about what our dwellings sound like? As is often the case with acoustics, they are out of sight and therefore out of mind—until a problem arises. Maybe the sound of the stereo in

Acoustics is a key consideration for many homeowners. People want a quiet and comfortable home, undisturbed by the sounds of external traffic, pedestrians or wind and rain. Internal noise can also be an issue, with the hum of conversation, thumping music and television chatter all infiltrating through a building, easily transferring from room to room,