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The effort to meet new carbon emission goals includes reducing building thermal losses. The retrofit effort to improve thermal insulation is a perfect opportunity, with the help of an acoustical engineer, to also improve soundproofing for acoustically sensitive spaces, with very little additional cost. UN climate change Summit (COP 21) in Paris was completed on 7-8 December,

This article is written for an owner of a semi-detached house, a semi-detached home, a townhouse, or a row house, who is bothered by a noisy next-door neighbour. The article explains how to soundproof a party (demising) wall between neighbours. You do not need to keep suffering; your problem can be fixed.

Most builders and general contractors do not have the specialized knowledge required for soundproofing (sometimes called noise proofing) to be done correctly. An acoustics consultant should guide a specialized soundproofing company to ensure the job gets done correctly.

The Internet contains myths, rumors, and legends about many subjects, including soundproofing. Allow me to present three examples of misconceptions about how to soundproof a room. Soundproofing a room should not be based on Internet rumors but solid scientific evidence.

Surprisingly, there is synergy between two disparate building design disciplines, soundproofing (noise proofing) and fireproofing. In most situations, architects and builders can achieve cost and performance benefits if they consider sound and fireproofing design objectives. Both design disciplines are separate, have unique design details, and require different expertise. However, recognizable similarities can be used to effectively

The short answer is yes. Apartment noise is always a concern, but apartment soundproofing is feasible.  However, the success of the soundproofing effort depends on many factors, including your budget. The devil is in the details.