These acoustic panels reduce noise within buildings by up to 60% Developed by architecture professor Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, these wooden panels could change your relationship with colleagues.

In terms of the perception of noise in the space, that’s a 60% reduction. [Photo: NBBJ + University of Washington] “We can’t ignore the human voice.

In the heyday of timber and drywall construction, buildings were more acoustically optimised because these materials naturally dampened interior sounds. The modern penchant for glass and concrete, ...

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Architecture's Secret Sounds Are Everywhere Hidden acoustic wonders like “whispering walls” have awed listeners since ancient hunter-gatherers.

Noise reduction is very solid with an NRC of 0.8, so you should get better sound (without echo) and the ability to jam without upsetting anyone.