Acoustic Blog

Welcome to Atelier Crescendo’s acoustic blog.
It has been created for you to discover, clarify or shed light on some aspects of acoustics, noise or vibration in the construction industry.
Enjoy the read.

Acoustic Blog

The auditory system explained

Free hanging solid panels can absorb sound

Porous sound absorbers explained

Sound absorption classes explained

Sound absorption basics

Sound propagation, reflection, absorption and transmission

Understanding frequency bands

Deep into wavelengths, frequencies and spectrums of instruments

Fundamental concepts of sound (sound waves, amplitude, wavelength, frequency)

Noise and vibration challenges in gyms and sports facilities – Part 2: Control of airborne noise

Noise and Vibration challenges in sport, fitness and gym facilities – Part 1: Site analysis

Suspended acoustic rafts explained

Acoustic plaster systems explained

Design of music rehearsal rooms – Part 3: Other general design considerations for rehearsal rooms

Design of rehearsal rooms for orchestras – Part 2: Some acoustic design tips

Design of rehearsal rooms for orchestras – Part 1: The goals for a successful acoustic design

Variable sound absorption systems

Interview with Jonathan Berman – Part 2: Sounds and acoustics

Interview with Jonathan Berman – Part 1: Presentation and recent activities

8 reasons why you should engage acoustic designers very early on mass timber projects

Sound reverberation – Part 2: Specialist indices

Sound reverberation – Part 1: Basics

Acoustic design of SEN (Special Educational Needs) classrooms

Interview of Sir James MacMillan – Part 2: Memorable venues

Interview with Sir James MacMillan – Part 1: Origins and The Cumnock Tryst

Laboratory or on-site sound insulation rating. Which one to use?

Acoustic design of schools for performing arts – Part 2: Early design tips

Acoustic design of schools for performing arts – Part 1: Design aspects

The acoustic design implications of exposing CLT floor slabs

Why we need to think beyond building regs for the sound insulation of CLT constructions

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