The Value of Productivity: The Tangible and Intangible Value of an Optimal Soundscape
The old axiom, “time is money,” has been a guiding principle of business ever since Benjamin Franklin first coined the phrase in the...
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Oct 24, 2023
Outside Intruders: The Impact of Transit Noise
The whispering of trees, the babbling of brooks, the melody of birdsong. When you think of the sounds of the outdoors, it’s likely these...
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May 9, 2023
Comfort and Compliance: Understanding the Importance of Noise Exposure Safety Standards
The creation of an ideal sound environment can shift radically depending on how the space is to be used and by whom. The target...
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Mar 16, 2023
Why Sound Environments Matter to an Aging Population
It's another workday, and a colleague approaches you about a recent assignment. Despite focusing all your attention on what they're...
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Mar 6, 2023
Corporate Office Downsizing Is a Golden Opportunity to Improve the Sound Environment
The world of work has experienced a seismic shift in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, the number of hybrid and remote...
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Feb 7, 2023
Decibels: A Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding Decibel Measurements
Chances are, you’re fairly familiar with terms such as “decibels” or “decibel units.” If you’ve been working in the arena of architecture...
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Aug 23, 2022
The Soundtrack of Life Around Us
If your life had a soundtrack, what would it be? We’re not just talking about the music you love, the songs that seem to encapsulate a...
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Apr 19, 2022
Background Sounds Impact Solo-tasking and Multitasking: In Positive and Negative Ways
Do you feel that you can multitask better than handling single tasks? Some research begs to disagree. A study from the University of...
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