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Evidence-led notes connecting current acoustic research with the practical realities of quieter homes.
Research notes · 7 min read
A 2026 simulation study shows why low-frequency sound in connected rooms may not decay neatly—and why source position, room absorption and openings can change what we hear.
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A small laboratory study of 18 Hz infrasound is a useful prompt to investigate low-frequency sound carefully—but not a licence to diagnose a building from a feeling alone.
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A room that feels calm during leisure may be distracting during focused work because acoustic suitability depends on the activity, not only the sound level.
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Floor level can change exposure to lobbies, neighbours and external façades, but height alone is a poor shortcut for acoustic comfort.
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A single dB figure cannot describe changes in operating condition, tonal character or the masking effect of a neighbourhood. New research helps explain why careful placement still matters.
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A smaller opening may reduce noise, but it also changes cooling airflow. New field research shows why acoustic and overheating design need the same window geometry.
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Why the front and back of the same home can provide radically different acoustic environments, and what that means for retrofit design.