Back in 2015, updates to the National Building Code ushered in new acoustical requirements for sound transmission between adjoining suites....
Ever wonder how we assess impact sound isolation in floor/ceiling assemblies? Well, for starters, we don’t send one acoustician upstairs...
In recent years, the number of fitness centres, gyms and workout studios has increased greatly. New apartment buildings, shopping malls,...
According to building codes, party floor/ceiling assemblies must provide a minimum Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 50. To achieve this...
Whether you are building a new school or upgrading an existing facility, properly planning the acoustics in your music rehearsal...
Storytelling is one of the oldest human traditions, and a great drama space connects the audience to the actors, setting...
“It’s the best of both worlds,” says the salesman. “All you need are these little screens, an acoustical tile ceiling,...
Reverberation time (RT) is a measure of how long it takes for sound to decay in a space. It can...
Photo Credit: Andy Metelka Another successful Acoustics Week is in the books! This year’s conference was held in Vancouver from September...
The recently updated National Building Code (NBC) of Canada 2015 presents a new way to control airborne sound transmitted between...
Have you ever wondered what makes a concert hall sound great? “Sonic Magic: The Wonder and Science of Sound,” a recent...
When designing your care facility, rest home, classroom, university lecture hall, amphitheatre or house of worship, consider incorporating acoustical design...
A recent survey of green buildings (mostly in the United States) indicated that the main drawbacks from the users perspective...
Evidence of BKL’s leadership in acoustics can be found in live performance venues across Western Canada. For example, BKL consulted...
BKL was invited to talk about the acoustic performance of windows at the latest Fenestration West conference, as summarized in...
Noise issues are common in apartments, condominiums and other multi-family dwellings, and footstep/impact noise is currently the most significant. Footstep...
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We get a lot of inquiries regarding studio design in homes, garages, apartments and condos. Most people involved in building...