Acoustic or Acoustical?

The terminology used for describing the field of acoustics can be tricky. Especially when considering two terms that are…

Basic Strategies for Acoustic Comfort in Residential Architecture

Within a city, various factors are taken into account when it comes to housing, such as location, proximity to services, mobility, access to natural light, view, and noise levels. These considerations….

Residential Acoustical Standards: What Designers Should Know

The most recent National Building Code of Canada (NBCC), published in 2015, lays out new acoustic requirements for multi-family residential buildings. Some provincial building codes already…