Heat Pumps: 8 Tips to Avoid Noise Issues with Neighbours
Air source heat pumps are growing in popularity. While these systems can help you save on your heating bill, they...
Air source heat pumps are growing in popularity. While these systems can help you save on your heating bill, they...
In honour of International Women’s Day, we would like to put a spotlight on the SIV (Soroptimist International of Vancouver)...
An acoustical site visit during construction can bring peace of mind to developers — and peace and quiet to the...
Our buildings are going to look a lot different in the not-so-distant future. British Columbia is on the cusp of...
On April 29, 2019, the City of Vancouver declared a climate emergency. At the same time, the municipality announced “six...
Compared to traditional construction, modular buildings offer shorter build times, less wasted material, and lower overhead. These benefits have popularized...
Last October, Mark Bliss, one of the Principals at BKL, presented on acoustics at the BC Building Envelope Council’s annual...
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...
Environmental noise and vibration can rankle at any hour. From first light (we’re looking at you, songbirds) to the stroke...
Whether you are building a new school or upgrading an existing facility, properly planning the acoustics in your music rehearsal...
Photo Credit: Andy MetelkaAnother 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...
Acoustical Benefits: NONE! ...
Noise exposure to residential dwellings can come from a number of exterior sources ranging from aircraft overhead to the neighbour's...
SoundSmart Noise Control Manual YVR Aircraft Noise Tracking Port of Vancouver Noise Monitoring Terminals HEAR: Hearing Education & Awareness...
Noise issues are common in apartments, condominiums and other multi-family dwellings, and footstep/impact noise is currently the most significant. Footstep...
(before you make the offer) Buying a house or apartment is a traumatic time. The decision to purchase is often driven...
We get a lot of inquiries regarding studio design in homes, garages, apartments and condos. Most people involved in building...
(originally circulated on paper January 25, 1994) Interpretations of the British Columbia Building Code requirements for shear bracing of wood frame...