The Realm of Effective Acoustics Part 5: Home Stereo Systems
Our journey is almost complete. Along the way we’ve looked at sound isolation, YouTube acoustics, noise-measuring smartphone apps, and event...
Our journey is almost complete. Along the way we’ve looked at sound isolation, YouTube acoustics, noise-measuring smartphone apps, and event...
Our previous foray took us through the world of noise-measuring smartphone apps. Earlier, we discussed sound isolation and viral armchair...
Last time we entered the realm, we examined sound isolation and room acoustics, and before that we met the armchair...
In Part 1 we met the armchair acoustician and discussed the differences between sound isolation and room acoustics. In Part...
Here we dispel common misconceptions and take a look at the proper way to solve problems related to noise and...
Pickleball is among Canada’s fastest-growing sports. It’s also one of the noisiest. As municipalities try to meet demand for the...
As the pandemic continues, people across Canada have adopted new daily rhythms. More people are working from home, so fewer...
Noise, the increase of or lack thereof, can make an enormous difference in the ambience of a space. Since COVID-19–related...
Congratulations to BKL Acoustical Consultant Forest Borch, who earned his P.Eng. this past fall!Forest has consulted with BKL for six...
Do trees block sound? How do you soundproof a room? Why is there a fountain in the lobby? As acoustical...
Often constant and usually monotonous, a low-frequency noise or hum in your home can make you feel like you are...
For some projects, noise can factor significantly in the environmental assessment process. For others, however, noise isn’t a major concern....
In recent years, the number of fitness centres, gyms and workout studios has increased greatly. New apartment buildings, shopping malls,...
Environmental noise and vibration can rankle at any hour. From first light (we’re looking at you, songbirds) to the stroke...
Reverberation time (RT) is a measure of how long it takes for sound to decay in a space. It can...
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...
When designing your care facility, rest home, classroom, university lecture hall, amphitheatre or house of worship, consider incorporating acoustical design...
Work hard in silence, let your success be your noise
— Frank OceanIn 2014, approximately $30 billion was invested in clean energy sources in Canada. That’s an increase of 9 percent from...
Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom
— Francis BaconBKL Partner Mark Bliss prepared a paper and presentation about environmental noise assessment of proposed wind farms for the 5th International Conference...
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...
Infuse Vancouver 2013 was the Canadian Institute of Planners' (CIP) annual conference, jointly put on with the Planning Institute of...
SoundSmart Noise Control Manual YVR Aircraft Noise Tracking Port of Vancouver Noise Monitoring Terminals HEAR: Hearing Education & Awareness...
(before you make the offer) Buying a house or apartment is a traumatic time. The decision to purchase is often driven...
Noise creates annoyance through a combination of factors, both physical and psychological. In the physical realm, we include:The level of...