Posts Tagged ‘design’

7 Design Tips For Best Architectural Acoustics

July 30th, 2010

Architectural design requires that acoustics be well thought out and coordinated. The sound spectrum must remain clear without portions distorted or missing.”

1) Watch out for SOUND REFLECTIONS. Straight surfaces reflect sounds back into the central space making sound clarity muddy.

2) Select ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT carefully. Different materials absorb sound frequencies differently. Make sure your acoustical treatments are absorbing the right sound frequencies.

3) Diminish ECHOES when necessary. Be aware that sounds traveling within 30 milliseconds of each other are perceived without echo. Sounds traveling after the 30 millisecond threshold become echoes of the original sound.

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Buzzispace – Acoustic Furniture

March 15th, 2010

Buzzispace is company from Belgium, that  designs flexible furniture for your home or office with acoustic characteristics. They use ecological materials for their collection.

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Found on: Tonmöbel Research Dept.

Using Sound To Influence The Brain – and Boobies

November 20th, 2009
“A doctor named Hideto Tomabechi uses subliminal sounds to create ringtones that promises to control the brain.
For example, if you listen to a certain ringtone of his, it can increase your breast size.”
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Mercedes-Benz: Designing the interior sound – Sound Design in der Automobilindustrie

October 26th, 2009
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Music and the Brain: Music, Criminal Behavior, and Crime Prevention

September 25th, 2009
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