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Illuminations Inc - Philly  |  January 14, 2022  |  Agency News

FIVE COMMON MISTAKES

Designing for Acoustics

Acoustics can seem like a mystifying challenge in the already-complicated design process. According to acoustician Zackery Belanger, that doesn't have to be case. Here are five mistakes to avoid, that Belanger sees architects and interior designers frequently make in the design process:

1) Not using space planning to their acoustic advantage

Acoustics are about way more than the products labeled "acoustic," and very few decisions in the design process will not influence the acoustics of a building. Considering the acoustic implications of early design decisions can save money and reduce headaches later in the process.

2) Confusing sound transfer and background noise with reverberation

There are many excellent products available to control reverberation, but none of those products are designed to block sound or reduce the noise generated by mechanical systems. Recognizing which acoustic problem you're trying to solve, and using the appropriate approach, is critical.

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