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How to Meet Acoustical Requirements While Reducing Embodied Carbon

On April 29, 2019, the City of Vancouver declared a climate emergency. At the same time, the municipality announced “six...

27 November, 2020 / 0 Comments

Measuring Footfall Noise

Ever wonder how we assess impact sound isolation in floor/ceiling assemblies? Well, for starters, we don’t send one acoustician upstairs...

29 March, 2019 / 0 Comments

Noise Control in Fitness Centres, Gyms, and Workout Studios

In recent years, the number of fitness centres, gyms and workout studios has increased greatly. New apartment buildings, shopping malls,...

02 November, 2018 / 1 Comment

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Long-Term Measurements: Because noise and vibration don’t keep banker’s hours

Environmental noise and vibration can rankle at any hour. From first light (we’re looking at you, songbirds) to the stroke...

30 April, 2018 / 0 Comments

Staying Up to Date with the Latest Acoustical Standards

At BKL, we stay up to date with the latest standards, developed by the world’s leading researchers in the fields...

22 February, 2018 / 0 Comments

Acoustics Week in Canada 2016

Photo Credit: Andy MetelkaAnother successful Acoustics Week is in the books! This year’s conference was held in Vancouver from September...

09 November, 2016 / 0 Comments

Noise Barriers: How do they work?

Outdoor noise barriers can effectively reduce the transmission of noise from source to receiver. When placed between source and receiver,...

08 August, 2016 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

Reflections on Noise Modelling

Constructing a noise barrier or enclosure can be a significant investment. BKL works alongside owners and project managers to help them...

21 July, 2015 / 0 Comments

There’s another acoustic camera in Vancouver

30 July, 2014 / 0 Comments

Mark Bliss Noise-Con 2013 Presentation

BKL Partner Mark Bliss prepared a paper and a presentation for NOISE-CON 2013 Denver summarizing two music-related assessments we performed for the City...

26 June, 2014 / 0 Comments

Looking for Sound

"Where did that sound come from?" is a question often asked. It can also be a difficult question to answer....

10 January, 2014 / 0 Comments

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