What should a hospital sound like? In your day-to-day life, you might not think about hospital noise and acoustics. But if you ever need to stay in a hospital, you’ll realize how important it is to get some quiet time.
Hospital noise
Energy efficiency and noise control: a friendship
If I use energy-efficient products, are they also quieter? Sometimes, yes. The same technology that can reduce energy consumption, replace fuel with batteries, or retain heat in cold weather often reduces noise. Let’s take a look at some examples of
The politics of noise
Arline Bronzaft is a leading expert on noise. Her research on noise and its impact on the reading scores of New York City school students led to positive changes in the city. From acoustical modifications in the classroom to improvements
Design aesthetics and acoustics: a winning combo
Good acoustics, great design We’ve all endured noise in an office, restaurant, or public space that gets amplified by “booming” room acoustics. Putting some sound-absorbing panels on the walls or ceiling can lower the reverb a notch or two. And
Your first noise activist toolkit
Got a noise issue? This toolkit can help. What noise problem are you trying to solve? Maybe you want to persuade a neighbor, influence a restaurant owner, advocate for policy change, or hire a mediator. This starter toolkit can help you
Tinnitus and hyperacusis – an interview with Jan L. Mayes
Ringing in your ears? In the US alone, about 50 million people have tinnitus, according to the American Tinnitus Association. Worldwide, about 360 million people have tinnitus, according to the Hearing Health Foundation. Some cases may be preventable if you
Earplugs are cool – an interview with Ryan Parry of Eargasm Earplugs
It’s never too late to start protecting your hearing. Have you ever been to a loud event and wished that you had ear protection? Now you have some convenient options. Today’s consumer earplugs — for example, Eargasm earplugs — offer
The difference between soundproofing and sound absorption
A noisy room: which solution do you need? It’s easy to get confused when you’re bothered by noise. Which solution do you need — sound absorption or soundproofing? You can often add sound absorption without any major construction. But it
What’s inside your walls? A primer on the best insulation.
Just say “no” to hollow walls Do you live in a home with hollow walls? A lot of homes built before the 1990s have no insulation in them at all. Most newer construction does include basic insulation. Contractors often use
Crowdsourcing with SoundPrint – a conversation with Greg Scott
Use the SoundPrint app for crowdsourcing quiet restaurants Greg Scott, founder of the SoundPrint app, lives in New York City. He created SoundPrint to keep track of quieter restaurant venues. Until he got the idea to create a crowdsourcing app