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Acoustic Factory makes soundproofing made from living plants and recycled materials.

"Our Nature Collection offers beautiful products made from natural and sustainable materials: Cork,Soundless en Greenwalls. 

Soon, the Nature Collection will comprise the majority of our products. Being green is in our genes. We take responsibility for our environment and want to prove that sustainable products or products with 100% FSC or MVO, can be better, less expensive, more beautiful and have fantastic acoustic functionality."

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Commentary: The sounds around us

One of my greatest pleasures, and one of the most soothing in these days of relentless stress, is listening to the sound of the sea.

One of my greatest pleasures, and one of the most soothing in these days of relentless stress, is listening to the sound of the sea.

It doesn’t matter whether it’s the pounding of waves during a winter storm or the soft susurrations of more gentle surf, the sound can smooth away all my anxieties. It’s one of the reasons we continue to live on these Islands.

It’s easy to imagine the way things were here 100 years ago: almost no man-made sounds at all. Maybe somebody hammering a boat together, chopping bush or digging their ground. Maybe even the occasional Saturday night kitchen band (unamplified, of course).

But there were no machines, no television, CD players or boom-boxes, and no vehicles except horse-drawn carts. Think of it – no jets, no trucks (no Jake brakes), no cars, no leaf-blowers, no outboards, no Jet-Skis, no bulldozers, no nightclubs, no DJs, no fireworks, no telephones, no air conditioners, no generators.

It was QUIET!

Last weeks soundproofing news of interest. (May 1st to May 8th)

"High-tech curtains block sound but let in light" Read

Summary: These computer designed translucent curtains absorb up to 5 times more sound than similar curtains.

"A soundproof room — but you can hear outside" Read

Summary: Soundproofing acts like a one way mirror, the neighbor can not hear the noise but someone just outside the wall can be heard by the occupants inside. This concept was dreamed up by some Italian scientists and is not yet reality.

"Building for a quiet life: Choice of materials will keep the peace or make a din" Read
Summary: Some tips for picking the right materials for soundproofing.