Providing Acoustic Comfort in Modern Design: How to Reduce Noise Transfer & Improve Sound Absorption

Noise is a growing concern for both residential and commercial developments, with Australia’s shift towards more medium and high density housing, as well as the open office design trend exacerbating the issue.

When it comes to improving acoustics and reducing noise, there are two main issues that must be addressed: reducing noise transfer and increasing sound absorption.

This paper looks at how these two issues impact both residential and commercial projects and available solutions to help architects and designers tack them.