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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

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This can also be achieved by integrating appropriate acoustical products with architectural design elements. Options for acoustic solutions Most buildings start with the same basic architectural elements—four boundary walls, concrete or hard surface flooring, and high ceilings. acoustician).

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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

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Noise isolation is also important between vertically adjacent rooms. For example, students being energetic in their classroom on an upper floor of a school building should not disturb peers concentrating in the library below them.

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In pursuit of acoustical equity

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Organizations need to implement strategies to not only keep staff safe and healthy, but also happy and productive enough within their working environment that they actually want to come in.

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

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Through total precast, architects and builders gain access to a near endless variety of aesthetic options, architectural designs, finishes, and customization opportunities. Impact isolation class (IIC) rating: 33. Another major benefit of T-SLAB is that it allows Tindall to easily convert existing designs into total precast projects.

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems

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Through total precast, architects and builders gain access to a near endless variety of aesthetic options, architectural designs, finishes, and customization opportunities. Impact insulation class (IIC) rating: 33. Another major benefit of T-SLAB is that it allows Tindall to easily convert existing designs into total precast projects.