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Indoor pool with timber acoustic ceiling panels Image from: https://topakustik.ch/en/references/hallenbad-poschiavo/ Acoustics in Indoor Pools Architecture is not just a visual experience but a multi-sensorial experience. Sound is an essential part of the multi-sensorial experience of a space, but it is often neglected. An example of a space with often…
Lee Song Lin
Pursuing M.Arch at Singapore University of Technology and Design.
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Most architects and interior designers love the bespoke rooms and have an eye for detail when it comes to visual design. However, they can get clueless when a client requests for acoustic specifications in their projects be it commercial or residential. Soundzipper breaks down a comprehensive list for you. Acoustic Panels are products which can be used to…
Liji Mohan
An Architect from India with a Masters degree in Architectural Engineering from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh.
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A conducive working environment usually encompasses many human factors. In a control centre where every detail, sound and effect is crucial, the room for error can be a matter of life and death. Dannis Lo disects the importance of a cohesive and conducive working environment for his staff and why the rest of the industry should follow suit. Whether it’s a…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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The history of a control centre has proven to be crucial for many events. Whether it’s a computer data centre or an emergency response call centre, control rooms are places where every second count. As such, they need to be flawlessly designed and executed to allow professionals to do their jobs. Dannis Lo is one of the people who help make that happen. He’s…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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You might have seen Tena Lazarevic as a familiar name around this blog writing about topics such as how abandoned tanks can create beautiful sound. Based in Serbia, Tena Lazarevic is an architect who focuses on soundscapes. Blogging for Soundzipper is one of many ways she’s moving toward a career that involves designing for the ears as much as the eyes. Tena…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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BAUX is hoping to put an end to the age-old question of aesthetics vs. function. The Swedish company’s acoustic panels are visually appealing solutions for public and private spaces that are sustainable to boot. Does this sound too good to be true? It’s not, and the BAUX’s rapid growth around the world is proof of that. What’s Old is New While the idea…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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Picture this: You are in a softly lit room lying on a mat with headphones on playing a hypnotic beat. You may even be floating in a pool of water. Your stress melts away and you are taken to a place deep within your own mind to the parts of the brain that are drowned out by the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Known as the Binaural Xperience, Jean Reiki…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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From small acoustic panels to large inflatable concert halls, the world of acoustics has changed a lot in the past decade. Keeping up with acoustic innovations and knowing how to make the most of them is what separates a good sound engineer from a great one. Acoustic Innovations 1: Membrane Absorber, Modex Module RPG AcousticsSoundzipper Acoustic Consultant…
Jenna Spinelle
Acoustic Storyteller
Writer and music lover from the United States. Excited to tell the world about the power of acoustics!
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Modern church acoustics issues have been prevalent in recent ages as they have multiple functions to serve making it difficult task to design acoustically if not consulted early. Common church acoustics related complaints Church Acoustics When entering the church, we are often awed by the nature of the church. Its bespoke architecture, the fancy lights,…
Kat Cheng
Sound Scavenger
Musician and composer with a great love of superhero movies
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Home Theatre Room Design is often one of the things that are done completely wrong. Filled with high end equipment but often lacking in acoustic finesse, the typical home theatre experience is usually a tangle of overly dead sound, flabby bass and confused acoustics. Fortunately, it is not hard to build your home theatre if you follow some rules. Picture…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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Screaming vocals, heart thumping drums, thrashing guitars, and long hair! Metal is an art form of a genre that has been steadily earning more focus from the local fans. Just like NoProphecy, many other bands are taking the genre to a whole new level in the current metal scene. This post breaks stage dives into the scene! Intro Rock and heavy metal have long…
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Come Design and Win! Are you a designer obsessed with patterns and would love to explore the possibility of integrating your design in architecture? Look no further, this contest is for you! Design and Win Introduction Design and Win Love the designs that you see? Soundzipper wants to find out if you have the guts to be Singapore’s Next Top Designer. Show us…
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Designing good concert hall acoustics is a very delicate art as all element melds to define the space in a very complex way. In this post, we will breakdown the details behind the materials used in concert hall construction and how they affect each other as well acoustically. Materials Concert hall Materials play a huge part in concert hall acoustics. The…
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The modern quest for the perfect concert hall has been a story of accidents, misjudgement, and rethinking previously held beliefs. The advancement of acoustics has helped to shape concert halls that improve in the context of music performance. In this post, we will look at some acoustic problems associated with performances spaces and explore methods that…
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If you are a musician or an audiophiles echoes can be a very crucial issue. In this video we will give you some acoustic tips on how to treat echoes based on the environment you are in. It’s the latest buzz in town! There is a new jamming studio with a beautiful classy look with a new smell that reeks of awesomeness? As you tune your guitars and test out the…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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What is a Soundproof Door? A soundproof door is a door that has been heavily insulated to prevent sound and vibration from passing through the door. The strong acoustic seals and dense insulation of the door help achieve this in situations where noise reduction is desired. Contrary to popular belief, just filling a hollow core door with Rockwool does not…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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You’ve invested a pretty penny in a great hi-fidelity system, but something still doesn’t sound right to you. Unfortunately, even the most expensive system on its own won’t automatically produce great sound. That’s where room acoustics come in. Our acoustic consultants discuss 7 acoustic myths of listening room acoustics! Written by: Adrian Lo You’ve…
Adrian Lo
Acoustic Engineer & Founder of Soundzipper
My passions are learning, music and videogames. I believe life should be lived with purpose and together as One.
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Music and audio engineering as an art form. Today, anyone with a laptop and a few recording microphones has all the tools they need to record, produce, and mix music and create their own recording haven. The home recording studio revolution is here. But with the ever increasing (and often overwhelming) choices of EQs, compressors and load of other plugins,…
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Can you recover in an environment that doesn’t even allow you to sleep properly? How about trying to pay attention in a class where you can barely hear half of what the lecturer is saying? Where silence should be common sense and the proper acoustic applications can make the difference! Written by: Jordan Chia Can you recover in an environment that doesn’t…
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