Theatre Acoustics: Designing Drama Spaces for Speech and Music
Storytelling is one of the oldest human traditions, and a great drama space connects the audience to the actors, setting...
28 July, 2017
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Building Acoustics Tag
The Myth of Privacy in an Open-Plan Office
“It’s the best of both worlds,” says the salesman. “All you need are these little screens, an acoustical tile ceiling,...
31 March, 2017
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Intelligible Design: Reverberation time and hearing
Reverberation time (RT) is a measure of how long it takes for sound to decay in a space. It can...
21 January, 2017
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Acoustics Week in Canada 2016
Photo Credit: Andy Metelka Another successful Acoustics Week is in the books! This year’s conference was held in Vancouver from September...
09 November, 2016
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New Requirements in the 2015 National Building Code: Flanking Noise
The recently updated National Building Code (NBC) of Canada 2015 presents a new way to control airborne sound transmitted between...
14 October, 2016
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TV Magic: BKL on CBC
Have you ever wondered what makes a concert hall sound great? “Sonic Magic: The Wonder and Science of Sound,” a recent...
21 January, 2016
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Smart Acoustical Design Helps Listeners with Impaired Hearing
When designing your care facility, rest home, classroom, university lecture hall, amphitheatre or house of worship, consider incorporating acoustical design...
05 October, 2015
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LEED and Green Building Acoustics
A recent survey of green buildings (mostly in the United States) indicated that the main drawbacks from the users perspective...
07 September, 2015
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BKL Brings Music to the Ears of Audiences and Performers
Evidence of BKL’s leadership in acoustics can be found in live performance venues across Western Canada. For example, BKL consulted...
07 November, 2014
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Fenestration West – Acoustic Performance of Windows
BKL was invited to talk about the acoustic performance of windows at the latest Fenestration West conference, as summarized in...
14 May, 2014
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Footstep and Impact Noise in Multi-Family Dwellings
Noise issues are common in apartments, condominiums and other multi-family dwellings, and footstep/impact noise is currently the most significant. Footstep...
25 September, 2012
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Home and Project Studio FAQ
We get a lot of inquiries regarding studio design in homes, garages, apartments and condos. Most people involved in building...
15 February, 2012
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