How to Soundproof a Wall in a Semi-Detached House.

Soundproofing | November 19, 2015  | Ivan Koval

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.

Read More
How to Soundproof a Wall in a Semi-Detached House.

Room Acoustics for Ideal Listening Experience

Acoustics of Interiors | October 19, 2015  | Ivan Koval

Music reproduction in a listening room is very complex, especially high-quality music reproduction.  It depends on room acoustics and many inter-related electromechanical and electronic components, such as:

Read More
Room Acoustics for Ideal Listening Experience

Soundproofing Company – The Specialist in Noise Control

Soundproofing | September 6, 2015  | Ivan Koval

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.

Read More
Soundproofing Company – The Specialist in Noise Control

Three Myths about Soundproofing a Room

Soundproofing | August 12, 2015  | Ivan Koval

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.

Read More
Three Myths about Soundproofing a Room

Soundproofing and Fireproofing Synergy.

Soundproofing | August 2, 2015  | Ivan Koval

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

Read More
Soundproofing and Fireproofing Synergy.

Do Architects Have Ears? Room acoustics.

Acoustics of Interiors | July 31, 2015  | Ivan Koval

Judging by the poor acoustic quality of many residential and commercial buildings, it appears that architects and builders do not have ears, or at least they do not care about the quality of room acoustics and architectural acoustics.

Read More
Do Architects Have Ears? Room acoustics.

Condo Apartment Soundproofing – Is It Feasible?

Soundproofing | July 20, 2015  | Ivan Koval

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.

Read More
Condo Apartment Soundproofing – Is It Feasible?

Office Soundproofing – A Case of Botched Construction

Noise Control Case Study | July 19, 2015  | Ivan Koval

Office soundproofing scenarioA client called me to review a nearly completed construction project for a family counseling practice. The facilities had a reception area and three adjacent counseling rooms that required office privacy. The client’s building contractor has seemingly followed appropriate office soundproofing methods to ensure office conversation privacy in the counseling rooms. Was the office

Read More
Office Soundproofing – A Case of Botched Construction