Engineers create synthetic, sound-silencing structure that blocks 94% of sounds

Re:Engineers create synthetic, sound-silencing structure tha... by standyro on Sunday July 07, 2019 @04:45PM (#20377729)

This article neglects to mention that scientists and architects in Silicon Valley have recently discovered an amazing new technology to improve productivity for workers in open office plans. It involves creating four directly connected acoustically designed walls made out of acoustic foam and eco friendly recycled wood with a fifth addition of a wall above the cubicle, with a removable door. Interior designers have coined a new term for this luxury: "private offices"

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Re:Engineers create synthetic, sound-silencing structure tha... by erentz on Sunday July 07, 2019 @05:19PM (#20377934)

Don't forget that Silicon Valley and aspiring Silicon Valley companies in order to "be hip" and look like they rented the cheapest warehouse-esque startup space they could find, require all ceiling tiles be removed to ensure maximum possible sound reflection in their open plan offices.

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Re:Engineers create synthetic, sound-silencing structure tha... by amluto on Sunday July 07, 2019 @09:47PM (#20379318)

Acoustic foam? As I understand it, plain old fiberglass or rock wool batts are considerably more effective as acoustic material in a stud bay.

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