Samantha HathwayOct 13, 20205 minHow is Sound Represented on Architects’ Drawings?How a building performs depends on multiple factors, beyond the size, shape and scale of the structure. Empathy to the neighbouring...
Samantha HathwaySep 24, 20204 minWhich Acoustic Panels Absorb the Most Noise?Acoustic panels are physical structures that can be attached to the walls and ceilings within a room. They are used to mitigate...
Samantha HathwayAug 18, 20205 minWhy Do We Need Acoustic Consultants?Acoustical Consultants are essential contributors to the design and development of the environment we live in. They work across a broad...
Samantha HathwayJul 19, 20204 minHow Important is Acoustics in Architecture?Acoustics and architecture as disciplines definitely go hand in hand. This is especially true for sensitive spaces such as schools,...
Samantha HathwayJun 16, 20205 minHow to measure a room's acousticsOf all of our senses, hearing is one of the most important. It helps us connect to the world and pick up vital information about our...
Samantha HathwayMay 19, 20204 minWhat is an Acoustic Rating?An acoustic or sound rating is used to judge and limit how noise travels within an environment. Around the globe, countries have...
Samantha HathwayApr 16, 20204 minThe Importance of BS 4142 Noise AssessmentIn any urban environment, development of residential and commercial premises, as well as industrial innovation, continues to constantly...
Samantha HathwayMar 12, 20204 minNoise Control: In ConstructionIt seems that when it comes to construction, the only way truly is up. No visitor to the nation’s capital could ignore the amount of...
Samantha HathwayFeb 20, 20204 minWhat is the Difference between Class 1 and Class 2 Sound Level Meters?In a previous article, we’ve compared and contrasted the relative efficiencies of Apps and professional sound level meters, highlighting...
Samantha HathwayJan 20, 20205 minKey Steps to Compliance with Noise RegulationsExcessive noise in the workplace risks more than just the sanity of the workforce. Being exposed to excessive noise while at work can...
Samantha HathwayDec 20, 20194 minWhat should employers do to protect staff from excessive noise?If you’re an employer and work in an industry where staff could be exposed to excessive noise, then you’ll need to be aware of the...
Samantha HathwayNov 20, 20195 minMeasuring Sound – is an App as Good as a Sound Level Meter?Let’s face it, nowadays there’s an App for everything. From ordering a pizza to medical diagnostics, many of us needn’t leave the house –...
Samantha HathwayOct 25, 20194 minHow to Soundproof Walls and Floors – is adding Mass the Answer?In this post, we’ll examine the various methods for soundproofing walls. Some of these methods will need to be installed during construction
Samantha HathwaySep 16, 20194 minHow to Become an Acoustic ConsultantAcoustic Consultants regulate sound. Their work is all around us, it’s one of those jobs that people rarely hear about, but is incredibly...
Samantha HathwayAug 19, 20194 minHow to Minimise Structure Borne Sound We detect sound all around us, at all times. Even in what we’d consider complete silence, there will still be a background noise, it’s...
Samantha HathwayAug 6, 20192 minBS 4142 Widens its Scope....Now in effect, the updated British Standard (BS) 4142 guidelines that determine potential noise impacts on residential areas have been...
Samantha HathwayAug 6, 20193 minThe Updated Building Bulletin 93 - Lessons Learnt?December 2014 saw the much-anticipated release of the updated Building Bulletin 93 (BB 93) giving updated criteria and advice for those...
Samantha HathwayAug 6, 20193 min"It's Complicated" - 10 Things That Make Acoustics ConfusingAcoustics is one of those subjects that people just find it hard to "get". Barely a week goes by without someone telling me that...
Samantha HathwayAug 6, 20191 minAcoustics in the Future - 10 Interesting Facts....On 15 April 2016, the great and the good of the acoustics world gathered at the Royal Society in London to discuss the future of research...
Samantha HathwayAug 6, 20193 minFine Tuning and Fine Dining - Restaurant AcousticsThe architecture of the typical restaurant of today does little to contribute to a pleasant acoustic environment. Wooden or tiled...