Dezeen Showroom: acoustic treatment brand Autex Acoustics has listed a selection of its sound-dampening products on Dezeen Showroom, including panels that mimic the appearance of wood and stone.

LAS VEGAS—Acoustic Design Systems (ADS), a commercial and residential home automation and security solutions provider based here, is experiencing phenomenal growth, more than doubling in size and ...

The acoustical quality of commercial spaces is impacted by many factors, and ensuring adequate speech reception and speech intelligibility is a common challenge. In this course, you will learn about ...

With new research into acoustics in schools it has become apparent that often classrooms have poor acoustics. As a result this can have a significant negative impact on the educational development of ...

When Arlington Elementary School, in Tacoma, WA, undertook a redesign the approach was to create an open-program school, a rethink of traditional elementary school design. The approach stresses an ...

Dezeen promotion: New Zealand-based Autex Acoustics has relaunched its branding, transforming "a tired, corporate identity into a modern, design-led brand". Founded in 1967, Autex Acoustics designs ...

As people have become more aware of the positive effects of sound, acoustic design has become an important feature in fine dining. Restaurants are now investing in sound-absorbing materials, such as ...

In contemporary interior design, acoustics have evolved from an afterthought into a defining design language. Architects and specifiers are increasingly seeking materials that perform both visually ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. Imagine sitting in a café ...

Sound generated by building users and services – in particular, mechanical, electrical and power systems – are key sources of noise intruding upon television studios. Successful design and ...

Other acoustical wall design strategies include insulation and damping, says Fullerton. While insulation’s main purpose of thermal performance isn’t always compatible with sound isolation, there are a ...