Acoustics

acoustical

Design Quarterly

Mass timber buildings and acoustical challenges

Despite the many benefits to mass timber construction, they do present some unique acoustical challenges and required proper design.
noise

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Not all noise nuisances require a remedy

Noise complaints are a prevalent and challenging problem for facility managers. While the most common are related to a loud residential or commercial neighbour, the
Southam Hall

Canadian Facility Management & Design

National Arts Centre re-opens renovated Southam Hall

Following a three-month-long renovation to its main auditorium, Ottawa’s National Arts Centre’s Southam Hall has re-opened.
REMI

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Acoustics in the workplace

This video report looks at common noise complaints in the workplace, and provides tips and strategies for building the ideal acoustical environment. Commentators: K.R. Moeller Associates' Niklas Moeller and Stantec Consulting's Kana Ganesh.