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25. November 2025

Why an elevator shaft can be a nightmare for the acoustics of apartment buildings, and how to prevent it

As the intensity of construction grows and the number of taller buildings in cities increases, so does the need to design elevators into practically every residential or civic building. Elevators are no longer part of high-rise construction alone — they are routinely designed into low-rise buildings too, as part of step-free access, of living comfort, or of the requirements of current legislation. With this…

12. November 2025
Can I renovate my apartment on my own?

Can I renovate my apartment on my own? Planning new electrical wiring so the sockets are finally within reach, thinking of chasing grooves in the bathroom or replacing an old floor? Stop. Unauthorised apartment renovations, and interventions in the structure above all, can cause more problems than they appear to at first sight. It is not only disagreements with the neighbours and…
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11. February 2023
Room acoustics in a cultural hall

Absorbing low sound frequencies is one of the greatest challenges an acoustician faces when designing the room acoustics of cultural halls. Every cultural space has its own architectural specifics — its volume, the proportions of the room, the articulation of its surfaces, the presence of balconies and a stage — and, not least, it matters what the space is actually used for. Entirely different acoustic requirements…
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Why an elevator shaft can be a nightmare for the acoustics of apartment buildings, and how to prevent it

Can I renovate my apartment on my own?

Room acoustics in a cultural hall

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