Technology has profoundly affected many aspects of our lives. But when it comes to acoustic technology design in classrooms, the tail is often wagging the dog. The acoustic design of classrooms can actually influence the technology used in the space. Poor decisions made during the design process have spurred innovations in technology that address the...Read More
How much does acoustic design cost? What services do you actually pay for? And why is it good to start early? These are good questions to ask when considering the financial implications of building classrooms with ideal acoustics. Architectural firms often hire acoustic design firms as consultants and advisors as they plan new school designs...Read More
Rising awareness of acoustic design in schools has spawned a number of building certification programs that are influencing how America’s schools are being planned and constructed. Private industry began looking at and measuring variables like noise from heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems during the early 2000’s, not long after the American National Standards Institute...Read More
