Understanding Environmental Noise Control: Essential Tools for Community Well-Being

From the hum of outdoor equipment to the roar of traffic and the rumble of trains and airplanes, environmental noise can significantly impact the quality of life in communities. As cities grow and businesses expand, we strive for healthier living environments. And environmental noise control becomes paramount in urban, suburban, and rural communities.

acoustics, noise control, sound isolationAnnie HirshOctober 10, 2024environmental, noise control

Adaptive Reuse in Higher Education

In recent years, we have seen several adaptive reuse projects for higher education facilities. These types of projects were common in the hospitality, mixed-use, and residential markets in the past. Whether the impetus is preserving a historic building or saving on construction costs; it has been proven that older buildings can be repurposed to provide modern, interesting, and technologically advanced educational spaces for campuses.

acoustics, noise control, sound isolationJeffrey BabichSeptember 3, 2024adaptive reuse, higher education

Fitness Center Noise

BABICHacoustics has been asked by architects, developers, and business and/or building owners to address existing or expected noise concerns with fitness centers. These gyms are often located in multi-use buildings adjacent to quieter spaces such as retail, office, or residential units.

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