Silent architecture / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Modern living room with acoustic cork wall panels and soft natural lighting.
Concept and design

Silent architecture: focusing on acoustic wellness in homes

...silent architecture is trending Cortisol reduction and acoustic wellness Natural materials for sound absorption Key strategies for a silent home In brief Angular surfaces such as those on this wooden acoustic panels reduce sound transmission Image © woodcolorstuio Why silent architecture is trending Silent architec...

An interior photo of a living room with decorative fabric-wrapped acoustic panel
Insulation and soundproofing

Acoustic Panels for Reducing Sound Transmission in Homes - Do They Really Work?

...silent architecture', to help maintain our sanity in an increasingly busy and noisy world.  Soundproofing is for sound isolation, which prevents sound from transmitting from one room to another or from the outdoors in. This guide will focus on the former, helping you understand how to use acoustic panels to transform t...

Understanding sound transmission in homes
Insulation and soundproofing

Understanding sound transmission in buildings

Before embarking on any structural changes, it is most important to understand that the sound isolation between two homes is not determined only by the common wall or floor. All the other parts of the construction - side walls, ceilings, floors under walls - can transmit sound. Flanking sound transmission (see below), ...