Announcements
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Back to School: Sound Experiments for Kids
Four Fun Sound Experiments for Kids Labor Day weekend is here, which means beach trips, barbecues, and back to school. Here are some fun sound experiments parents and teachers can use to get their youngster’s brains working hard again- and they’re also a lot of fun! 1. How it’s Made A great activity for preschool-aged […] Read More »
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New York City Noisier Than Ever?
The New York Times published an article this month titled: “Many Pleas for Quiet, but City Still Thunders” It’s a great read, and really covers the history of noise in the loudest city in the world – and what NYC has done to try to control the noise over the years. You can read the […] Read More »
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Acoustics and Design Meet at InfoComm 2013
RICHMOND, VA (May 28, 2013) – For the past twenty years, Acoustical Solutions has been a staple exhibitor at InfoComm, the largest pro-AV show in the world, recognized as a Tradeshow News Network Top 250 Trade Show. With over 925 exhibitors and 35,000 attendees from over 90 countries, InfoComm is an amazing opportunity for systems integrators and others […] Read More »
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Acoustical Solutions Releases Noise Pollution Infographic
RICHMOND, VA (February 18, 2013) – The world around us is getting noisier, and people in developed nations of all ages are paying the price. According to the BBC World Service’s special ‘The Noisy Planet’, when noise levels were recently measured “from traffic and other machinery inside a ‘quiet’ London restaurant, [they] found them as high as the loudest […] Read More »
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Acoustical Treatment Brings Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Acoustical treatment is commonly associated with environments meant specifically for listening to or recording music. But the value of proper acoustical consideration in public and private spaces of all types can be underrated. During the past few decades, architectural acoustics has gained popularity in places like schools, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and even homes. This is […] Read More »
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Acoustical Solutions to Exhibit at 2012 GovComm Expo
RICHMOND, VA (November 27, 2012) — Acoustical Solutions is pleased to announce its participation in GovComm 2012, the trade show dedicated to showcasing audiovisual and information communications solutions for the government marketplace and the contractors that service it. Held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, November 28-29, GovComm will provide a […] Read More »
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Four Ways Acoustics LEED® to Certification
This week, industry leaders, experts, and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable building flock to San Francisco to attend the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), this gathering is the largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The center of focus every year at Greenbuild is the Leadership […] Read More »
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Acoustical Solutions Attends its First Greenbuild International Conference
RICHMOND, VA (November 12, 2012) – Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. Since its conception in 2002, the trade show has served as a meeting ground for innovators in green construction, architects, building professionals, and others who value sustainably sourced building materials. Acoustical Solutions has offered green soundproofing and […] Read More »
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This Earth Day, Don't Forget Noise Pollution
What is Noise Pollution? The traditional definition of noise is “unwanted or disturbing sound”. Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one’s quality of life. Noise induced stress can cause headaches, fatigue, insomnia, and irritability. Noise is the number one cause of neighborhood dissatisfaction, […] Read More »
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Acoustical Solutions: Did you know?
We read an article recently about noisy restaurants and it got us thinking. What first sparked our reflection was this passage: ” … many restaurateurs often fail to consult with acoustical experts during the design process because of the cost … “ When we read this we immediately switched over to our Facebook window and […] Read More »
