• 1978
• Construction , General ,
• 30 Mar

Here are things to consider in terms of materials and construction. Whether it’s simply a room or a hotel or office.

The hassle of construction

• Noise of it
• Unable to use the space under construction until their done

Cost of construction

•  Room in a home – National Average: $1,682, Typical Range: $1,022 – $2,533

Prevalence of need:

• Near Chicago Airport as of Nov 2017 they are working on Federal grants to help soundproof the homes near the airport.
  • The board is expected to invest $350,000 on the program, which could translate into $3.5 million in total relief for affected homes
• Research has determined that sound processing is obligatory on the part of a
  listener so any intruding sound must be part of the potential for distraction.
• Distractions reduce productivity and increase costs for the employer.
• Noise exposure in the evening hours and during night-time is particularly important for health effects, as it affects relaxation and therefore stress.Sleep is an important mediator of cardiovascular function. Noise pollution has also been linked to impaired cognitive performance, hormonal disturbances, diabetes, stroke and psychological ill health.

Steven Orfield of the Minneapolis-based acoustical consulting firm Orfield Laboratories says the design of interiors is less likely to be revolutionized by materials than by current—and future—research findings that reveal the psychological and social influence of sound on the users of a space. But most designers do not yet embrace this approach in their projects. “Less than 1 percent of office buildings use this research