Acoustic Bulletin live Ecophon Acoustic Bulletin Quarterly is a subscribed publication dealing with room acoustics. It is a compilation of highlights from Ecophon Acoustic Bulletin Blog. Taking noise away for good! - noise rating web campaign for cafés and restaurants The Swedish Association of Hard of Hearing People (HRF) has developed a tool allowing you to grade the sound environment in cafés and restaurants. For more info click here>>> Sports hall acoustics on TV news - Gripping the Dutch media Improving acoustic conditions in sports halls is an aim for many teachers and pupils. Currently, Dutch television channels and news websites are paying a lot of attention to the topic. To see the video and for further info, click here>>> New Finnish office design guidance -following evidence based design TOTI is the name of a new project in Finland, coordinated by the Institute of Occupational Health, with the objective to provide holistic guidance in future office design. This unique project combines environmental psychology, acoustics, ventilation, HVAC design and real estate business. For more info click here>>> Acoustic Comfort in operating theatres - staff highly appreciate acoustic improvements Recently a number of new operating theatres were completed at Varberg Hospital in Sweden. One of the main challenges was to create an optimal working environment. Staff percieve a substantial improvement when it comes to acoustics. It demonstrates that acoustic ambitions can easily be combined with hygienic requirements Click here to read more>>> Hearing protection devices set aside -now just an unpleasant memory at Oatley At Oatley, a non-milk dairy in southern Sweden, the need for hearing protection devices was eliminated thanks to effective sound absorption. Click here for more info>>> Memory improves with good acoustics -New thesis links acoustics with memory Is our memory linked to acoustic conditions? A thesis by Robert Ljung of the University of Gävle in Sweden, explores how listening to speech in a poor acoustic environment increases the cognitive load for the listener, thus impairing memory of the text. Click here for abstract and thesis>>> Remodelling Schools Conference -Integrating acoustics in the design process Susan Witterick of Capita Symonds, Manchester UK chaired the workshop "Integrated acoustic design in remodelled schools" at the conference. Click here to read about the summary points from this session>>> New innovative linear ceiling -meeting the highest aesthetic aspirations! Open up new dimensions in aesthetics without compromising on good room acoustics! Click here to see the story behind the new launch>>> Autumnal greetings to our readers! from all at the Ecophon Acoustic Bulletin Other interesting topics • Hong Kong conference - Acoustics in Construction 2010 • Listening to an ipod while studying has a negative impact • Law change as childrens' noise accepted not to damage the environment • School Sports Hall case study clearly shows improved working environment Please click here to unsubscribe from receiving future Newsletters. Saint-Gobain Ecophon AB, Box 500, S-260 61 Hyllinge Phone +46 42 17 99 00, E-mail acousticbulletin@ecophon.se, www.ecophon.com