Glossary

Sound is the psychological effect caused by an acoustical signal (physica...

Sound energy converted into mechanical vibration energy and/or heat energ...

The percentage of sound energy incident on the surface of a material that...

The ability of a building element or building structure to reduce the sou...

Measured in dB (decibel). dB is measured at different frequencies.

Stone wool is a mass of fine, intertwined fibers made of molten rock

A vertical framing member used in both exterior and interior walls.

Sustainable Construction aims to reduce the environmental footprint of a...

" [Development that] meets the needs of the present without compromi...