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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

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Situational pain points No matter the building type—office, educational, healthcare—noise control problems are similar across the board for most building projects. No matter the building type—office, educational, healthcare—noise control problems are similar across the board for most building projects.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

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Hybrid carpet refers to flooring that combines the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet with the durability of a resilient floor. Acoustics In education, healthcare, or workplace settings, acoustics play an important role. Education Education facilities are some of the best candidates for hybrid carpet.

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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

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STC is measured in a laboratory and is used as reference during design. Due to the consistent use of STC 50 for floor-ceiling assemblies in acoustic standards for healthcare, education, and office buildings, the research for this article also uses STC 50 as a goal reference criterion.