Articles tagged “noise”
3 articles covering noise in acoustic engineering and building design.
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TUTORIALS6 min read
What is a Decibel (dB)? The Logarithmic Scale Explained
A decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit for expressing sound pressure level ratios. Learn why acoustics uses logarithms, how dB addition works, and what common dB values sound like.
March 20, 2026
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TUTORIALS6 min read
What is Noise? (Wanted vs Unwanted Sound)
Noise is unwanted sound that interferes with communication, concentration, or comfort. Learn how noise is measured, classified, and controlled in building acoustic design.
March 20, 2026
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INCIDENT5 min read
The Open Office Acoustic Disaster: How We Got It So Wrong
Open offices average RT60 of 0.8–1.2s (target: 0.4–0.6s). Workers lose 86 minutes daily to noise. The $11,000/employee/year problem.
March 5, 2026
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