Articles tagged “lombard effect”
2 articles covering lombard effect in acoustic engineering and building design.
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TUTORIALS6 min read
What is the Lombard Effect? Why Noisy Rooms Get Even Noisier
The Lombard effect is the involuntary tendency to speak louder in noisy environments. Learn why it creates a vicious noise spiral, its acoustic impact, and how good room design breaks the cycle.
March 20, 2026
Lombard effectspeech level
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GUIDES12 min read
Restaurant Acoustic Design: The Optimal RT60 for Dining (And Why Most Get It Wrong)
Most restaurants are 10–15 dBA louder than their design intent because architects prioritise visual aesthetics over acoustic performance. This guide covers optimal RT60 by restaurant type, the Lombard effect, material solutions that preserve design intent, and a worked example for a 120 m² fine dining restaurant.
March 14, 2026
restaurant acoustic designrestaurant RT60