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...
Often constant and usually monotonous, a low-frequency noise or hum in your home can make you feel like you are...
What makes a building sustainable? In the past, a mix of building design standards sought to provide guidelines for environmental...
Back in 2015, updates to the National Building Code ushered in new acoustical requirements for sound transmission between adjoining suites....
At BKL, we stay up to date with the latest standards, developed by the world’s leading researchers in the fields...
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...
In 2014, approximately $30 billion was invested in clean energy sources in Canada. That’s an increase of 9 percent from...
BKL 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...
BKL was invited to talk about the acoustic performance of windows at the latest Fenestration West conference, as summarized in...
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...
Noise issues are common in apartments, condominiums and other multi-family dwellings, and footstep/impact noise is currently the most significant. Footstep...
Noise creates annoyance through a combination of factors, both physical and psychological. In the physical realm, we include:The level of...
(originally circulated on paper January 25, 1994) Interpretations of the British Columbia Building Code requirements for shear bracing of wood frame...