How the media covered noise and acoustics in 2021 Every January, Soundproofist compiles a list of notable articles on noise and acoustics that were published during the previous year. So what was notable in 2021? First, the quietness that punctuated
Noise policies when planning urban soundscapes A conversation about intentionality with Dr. Kenya Williams How do you create a sense of place? What’s a sound mark? Why don’t noise ordinances produce meaningful change? These are just some of the topics
Noise in the news: the best articles of 2020 January Back in January, 2020, we were still concerned with the usual noise problems. Outside of China, many of our lives hadn’t been significantly impacted by COVID yet, nor had we
Some books about sound, noise, and acoustics If you’re interested in reading about sound, you probably have a collection of books already. Personally, I have more than I have time to read. But that doesn’t stop me from collecting more.
Community organizers share struggles and successes in reducing gas-powered leafblower noise You know the sound: a noisy leafblower revving and roaming in your neighborhood. Many of us experience it daily. On weekend mornings when we’re trying to sleep, or while
Some recent and stylish acoustic treatments seen on Instagram. You can make your environment sound better and look better for the same price. These products from acoustic specialists around the world might give you some ideas. From Whisperwool Akustik
Can soundproofing hacks reduce loud noise in an old home? Several years ago, I moved into a 1950s apartment building. And I discovered one of the downsides of living in typical mid-century housing. A lot of wood-framed houses are hollow
Parklets and outdoor dining: a calmer experience When San Francisco shut down most “non-essential” businesses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city became eerily quiet. Going out on an errand was like walking through a ghost town. The
An interview about sound and noise with Tae Hong Park Dr. Tae Hong Park is a musician, composer, educator, and researcher. His projects include Citygram, a community-driven 3D mapping network, and GetNoisy, an airplane noise tracker. His philosophy is “of
Can a sound panel reduce airborne laundry-room noise? If you live in an apartment with a washing machine, you already know that laundry-room noise can take over the soundscape of your home. The spin cycles are particularly obnoxious. So I’m