Ecophon Acoustic Bulletin http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/ A forum for Ecophon partners in room acoustics en Copyright 2012 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:15:26 +0100 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Quarterly newsletter available online acousticbulletin.jpg

The latest newsletter is now available online. Click here or use the newsletter archive on the right menu to read it. This newsletter was sent out on Thursday April 26th to all our subscribers. Subcribe today to stay fully updated.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/05/quarterly_newsletter_available_4.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/05/quarterly_newsletter_available_4.html HIGHLIGHTS Thu, 03 May 2012 10:15:26 +0100 How does it actually sound in classrooms with different acoustic treatments? Sweyne%20Park%20film.png

Watch Simon Smith (Learning Environments Leader) at Sweyne Park School, Rayleigh, Essex. UK. describe the classroom acoustic experiences of the students and teachers during the Essex Study and then their recent experience with a new acoustically optimised classroom.

Listen to the experiences and differences in the acoustic comfort as the students and teachers experience them and note how acoustic conditions which go beyond the minimum acoustic standards are greatly appreciated by teachers and all students.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/04/essex_documentary.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/04/essex_documentary.html - EDUCATIONAL PREMISES Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:40:25 +0100 Prepare yourself for EURONOISE 2012! euronoise_logo.jpg

EURONOISE 2012 (the Ninth European Conference on Noise Control) is coming up soon in Prague, the Czech Republic. Put 10-13 June in your agendas, and meet acousticians from all walks of life and countries. Of course you will also have the opportunity to meet Ecophon staff and listen to their presentations on topics such as;

- Acoustic Design of Open Plan Offices – Subjective judgment (Ricardo Canto Leyton)
- Acoustic requirements and responsible development of materials for sustainable buildings (Alina Dulaurent)
- Classroom acoustics – Simple formulas for estimation of room acoustic parameters (Erling Nilsson)
- Impact of the new French thermal regulation on office indoor environment: combine innovative cooling technology and high acoustic demand. (Yoan Le-Muet)

Moreover, Guus Klamerek will be engaged chairing in the session regarding sport hall acoustics.

Looking forward to see you there!

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) has awarded the prestigious ICU Design Award to the University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht and the Amsterdam firm of Valtos Architects for their implementation of the Intensive Care Department at UMC Utrecht.

Click the image to watch the video.

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DAGA 2012 venue

Room acoustic requirements of modern learing spaces

At the DAGA 2012, 19-22nd March in Darmstadt, Germany Holger Brokmann had a speech about modern learing spaces and the acoustic requirements.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/04/daga_2012_german_acousticians.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/04/daga_2012_german_acousticians.html - EDUCATIONAL PREMISES Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:38:51 +0100 The 18th Annual International Noise Awareness Day – April 25! Noise_shutterstock_43293016.jpg
The 18th Annual International Noise Awareness Day will take place April 25 (2012). Global efforts to promote awareness of the dangers of long-term exposure to noise will be highlighted in many countries. Perhaps there is an activity close to you? Check out what organizations and concerned individuals around the world will do for the health of our hearing.

Read more! http://www.chchearing.org/news-events/news-announcements/international-noise-awareness-day-april-25-2012

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Acoustics 2012 joining the 11th Congrès Français d’Acoustique and the 2012 Annual IOA Meeting will be held in Nantes, France from 23 to 27 April 2012. The Congress is co-organised by the French Acoustical Society (SFA) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA) from UK. This congress is also supported by the European Acoustics Association (EAA). Acoustics 2012 will be held at the Cité Internationale des Congrès de Nantes (La Cité – Nantes Events Center).

Read more about it on the website.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/acoustics_2012_in_nantes_april.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/acoustics_2012_in_nantes_april.html - EVENTS Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:35:42 +0100 The 4 ways sound affects us - TED-video Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. See the video from TED.com below.









Click here to see video on TED.com website.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/the_4_ways_sound_affects_us_te.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/the_4_ways_sound_affects_us_te.html ACOUSTICS MISCELLANEOUS Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:51:53 +0100 Stonehenge design inspired by sounds? 300px-Stonehenge2007_07_30.jpg
American researcher Steven Waller states that music could have been an inspiration for the design of Stonehenge. Mr Waller is an expert in "archaeoacoustics", looking at the role sound might have played in ancient cultures.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/stonehenge_design_inspired_by.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/stonehenge_design_inspired_by.html ACOUSTICS MISCELLANEOUS Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:30:17 +0100 Acoustics in german semi-open school

Interesting video provinding information on the acoustic solutions in a semi-open school building in Germany. Click above to watch it (in german language only), or go to our youtube channel for this and more interesting videos about acoustics.

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The Acoustic Bulletin group on LinkedIN continues to grow, and discussions to flourish. With more than 730 members, quickly aproaching 750, the group provides a unique space for online discussions regarding room acoustics with other experts in the field. Click here to join.

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/acoustic_bulletin_linkedin_gro.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/03/acoustic_bulletin_linkedin_gro.html HIGHLIGHTS Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:40:30 +0100 Copenhagen Municipality leads the way for the wellbeing of day care teachers Borneborgen%20day%20care%20girls.jpg
Tumlesalen i Nord Day Care Centre in Copenhagen

Reduction of noise is the priority in Copenhagen in day care centres. Working environment studies show that noise is the primary cause for day care teachers leaving their profession. Copenhagen Municipality have initiated a study to demonstrate how to improve the Day Care sound environment for the future teachers and children.

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Photo: Hear it .org

According to a study by the Swedish Association of Hard of Hearing People (HRF) who also discovered that, of the students who had problems with their sound environment; 78% experienced that they have trouble concentrating, 66% become irritated and over half become tired. Four out of ten have trouble remembering and 29% say that the poor sound environment gives them a headache.
The most disturbing sounds are for example voices, footsteps and the sounds of chair legs.

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Photo: Hear it.org

Those who have been exposed to sudden, excessive noises can reduce the risk of developing a hearing loss by taking the antioxidant acetylcysteine. This antioxidant can for example be found in our food.
Swedish researchers at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, have found that antioxidants can prevent against hearing loss if one has been exposed to noise exposure, to read more click here

]]> http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/02/protect_your_hearing_with_anti.html http://www.acousticbulletin.com/EN/2012/02/protect_your_hearing_with_anti.html ACOUSTICS MISCELLANEOUS Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:54:40 +0100 New open plan office ISO-standard published

The new standard ISO 3382-3: Acoustics -- Measurement of room acoustic parameters -- Part 3: Open plan offices, has now officially been published and can be downloaded as pdf using this link

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