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TWO SIDES TO EVERY NOISE

A short (3-page) overview on the typical types of noise to consider in buildings and various solutions for addressing each type of noise. Geared for MEP engineers (2013).

SILENCE IS GOLDEN

A more thorough review of the acoustical considerations and terms for various project types written for Architectural Record (2014). Topics include types of noise, background noise, and sound absorption.

ASHRAE HANDBOOK

Chapter 48 (Noise & Vibration Control) of the ASHRAE Handbook - Applications provides useful information on sound and vibration especially geared towards HVAC system design.

ACOUSTIC COMFORT

A resource page on workspace acoustics including design considerations, relevant codes and standards, and various resources and references. 

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ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

An easy-to-apply resource on architectural acoustics with over 540 illustrations, reference data (STC, NRC, etc), common terms, & source references.

WHAT IS ACOUSTICS?

Quick overviews on sound & acoustics from the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) and BYU Acoustics Research Group, respectively. Not useful for directly solving problems, but provide helpful background.

HEALTHCARE

“…patients complain about noise two times more often than anything else in a hospital, including the food.”

—  Fick and Vance, 2000

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