• A Sound Education

    Feb. 7, 2011
    26 min read

    Poor acoustics can be associated with learning setbacks and other problems. From schools to conference rooms, acoustical issues can end up making noise on your bottom line. Find out what concerns you should be investigating when renovating or designing new areas.

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    A study coauthored by Stanford researcher Mark Z. Jacobson states that the world could be powered by today's existing alternative energy solutions within the next 20 to 40 years.
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    Preparing a Building to Save Money on the Smart Grid
    February 23, 2011; 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST


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    Several green strategies compromise acoustics – discover which have the most impact and how to address them.
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