Not a NEW article, but well worth the read.
“At some time during each grade’s lunch, the noise was above the danger level of 85 dB”
http://chchearing.org/noise/archives/stop-the-noise-sound-levels-elementary-school/
Take a look at (and listen to) some of the coolest buildings in the world. Architectural function doesn’t have to ruin form.
http://thespaces.com/2015/11/03/10-buildings-with-extraordinary-acoustics/
And here are 12 more….
http://resonics.co.uk/12-buildings-amazing-acoustics/
For the weekend DJ or if you’re just trying to get the band back together for one more recording, it’s not THAT hard to get good acousitcs out of a small room.
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/fixing_small_studio_acoustical_problems/
No Earth shattering news here, but it may give you ammo when counselling children.
http://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1825/1572
Ever wonder why you sleep so well at the shore? At your Uncle’s fishing cabin?
http://www.livescience.com/53403-why-sound-of-water-helps-you-sleep.html
Just watched Hitchcock’s “Psycho” last night and it go me thinking about how scary screams are made…..
https://acousticengineering.wordpress.com/2015/10/16/the-science-of-scary-screams/
Here’s a very simple article showing the benefits (and limitations of) well-placed noise barriers.
http://michaelschwob.com/outdoor-noise-barrier-basics/
I can see where this would be a nice change of pace option but vibrancy is a part of the dinning experience and silence (see previous posts) is really creepy.
http://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/14111628.Why_I_m_not_singing_the_praises_of_the_Silent_Restaurant_Movement/?ref=twtrec
