We have all been through the experience of the really, really noisy restaurant. These restaurants you run away from, after using all your energy to keep up with the conversation until the main is finished. Don’t even think about dessert. The next time you are going to a restaurant, just take a quick look at […]
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High tech research facility can still require simple acoustic solutions
On the plains of southern Sweden, a futuristic building reminiscent of a spaceship sets the tone for the landscape. This is MAX IV, currently one of the most talked about research facilities, not just in Sweden, but internationally as well. This is where Sweden will be offering researchers and companies the best source of x-rays […]
Sound matters at work – New podcast episode
Good acoustics matters at work A good acoustic environment helps us concentrate, reduces stress and improves wellbeing, which in turn has a positive impact on the bottom line. In the latest episode of Ecophon UK and Ireland’s Podcast “A Sound Effect on People”, presenter Salma Cranefield is joined by Ecophon UK&I concept developer Paige Hodsman […]
Our acoustics podcast Episode Two – A Sound Education
Shane Cryer, Concept Developer Educational Environments at Ecophon UK & Ireland and Russell Richardson, Director at RBA Acoustics and the Institute of Acoustics Council’s Honorary Secretary with Salma Cranfield the presenter. Episode Two – A Sound Education That good acoustics in schools and higher education institutions is vital, should not be much of a surprise to Acoustic […]
Nature rocks! How nature and serenity can be used for rehabilitation
The positive impact of nature on human health is often attributed to nature’s inherent stress reducing effects. As (chronic) stress has a well-known detrimental effect on health, it can directly or indirectly contribute to the epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and mental disorders. How do we behave when feeling stressed? When we feel […]
Acoustic systems also impact indoor air quality
Indoor air – part of IEQ We spend 90% of our time indoors; at home, in offices, schools and many other places. The indoor environment; sometimes referred to as IEQ, has a remarkable effect on our wellbeing. In fact, this blog is dedicated to how room acoustics impact us humans, one aspect of IEQ. Another aspect […]
Healing environments – Care for Sound
Care for Sound symposium on healing, healthcare and it´s relation to sound! Healing environments can greatly impact a patient’s hospital stay Here are two examples from the UK Patient Opinion website: “There were no doors only curtains, the lady next to me coughed all night and the two patients next to her were snoring. The […]
Acoustics will feature in a new groundbreaking research study!
New – Innovative Learning Environments & Teacher Change research project This global education research project, ILETC, will run for the next four years. It is an Australian Research Council Linkage Project, led by the University of Melbourne’s – Learning Environments Applied Research Network (LEaRN). What will the project do…. ILETC will explore how space […]
The (VERY) high cost of noise
FIGURES FROM FRANCE TO MAKE YOU DIZZY A study published last June by the French Agency Against Noise (Conseil National du Bruit) and the French Environment Agency (ADEME) tried, for the first time, to estimate the total cost of noise pollution in France. The result? 57.2 billion euros in social costs. And this figure […]
Internoise 2016 – Interview with PhD Gerd Marbjerg from Denmark
Internoise 2016 has just had its last presentation and we had the privilege to talk to one of the chairs of the Room Acoustic session. My name is Gerd Marbjerg, I live in Copenhagen and work at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). I recently graduated my PhD on room acoustic simulations, which I did […]
