There is ever increasing acknowledgement of the need for diversity of thought within all spheres of society. When it comes to the workplace, understanding more about this topic and how people on the edges of the spectrum can be better supported within workplaces, will contribute to evolving organisations into more inclusive environments. “Neurodiversity” refers […]
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Silent Leadership Challenge 2014 in New Zealand
The Silent Leadership Challenge is a hearing loss challenge for corporate and community leaders to raise awareness and funds for the vital work of The National Foundation for the Deaf in New Zealand. One in six New Zealanders have some type of hearing loss. It robs them of the full ability to hear, which is […]
ECO for Sustainable Design – new Educational Environments online edition now available
The latest “ECO for Sustainable Design” is now available online and has an end-user perspective which is often missing when we look at the design process. The magazine is full of good examples about how to solve acoustic challenges in educational environments, as well as testimonials from teachers and those involved in creating and maintaining […]
Grace Academy, Darlaston – thermal mass meets sustainable acoustics
Grace Academy, Darlaston, recently completed by main contractor Kier, was recognised recently for achieving excellent acoustic standards, by a group of high profile architects from across England. The architects visited the Academy to celebrate the successful use of sustainable acoustics within a thermally activated concrete design, which complies with, and in some areas exceeds, BB93, the acoustic […]
Birth pool considers acoustics to create a calming environment
A midwifery-led birth center that opened in 2010 at City Hospital in Birmingham has won The National Royal College of Midwives Award for “your Birth in our home”. It was judged by the President of the RCM and the committee of judges. The award was presented by Natasha Kaplinski at The Brewery, London. The Serenity […]
Key International Acoustic Conferences in 2014
Here are some of the most significant International acoustic conferences coming up in 2014…. If you are hoping to present, abstracts need to be in soon for ICBEN & BNAM! ICBEN 2014, the 11th International Congress on Noise as a Public Health Problem, will be held in Nara, Japan from 1-5th June. The Congress is […]
