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    Sound Transmission Control in Recording Spaces

    Sound Transmission Control in Recording Spaces

    Sound control, or rather, sound transmission control, is a key factor when designing recording studios. It can be the difference between a successful project and a lawsuit. In this post, we're specifically talking about sound transmission into a space; STC, or sound transmission classes. Later posts will deal with sound control in the space (reflection, reverberation, etc). But first a bit about sound in general: Sound is simply vibrations traveling through a medium, like air
    What the 2017 Eclipse can teach us about Architecture

    What the 2017 Eclipse can teach us about Architecture

    A full solar eclipse is what an architect would design if he could. The power of an eclipse comes from deep within a person. A person that has never experienced anything to judge it against. That giant fireball, that has been, just ... sitting up there, day after day forever, did something incredible. Actually it didn't, the sun had nothing to do with it... the moon was the hero... The real beauty of the eclipse, is a geometrical one. Our star is 400x times larger, and 400x
    Liquidated Damages (LDs): Antiquated & Ineffective. Use (DLs) instead.

    Liquidated Damages (LDs): Antiquated & Ineffective. Use (DLs) instead.

    (not a lawyer, not giving legal advice, etcetera) Have you ever had the thought "I wish I had LDs on this project." If you're an Owner you might have if you build a lot; if you're an architect: I know you have. The problem is, liquidated damages aren't defined properly. They are defined loosely as "payment of a specified sum from one party to another in case of breach of contract." They should be defined: "money added to projects costs for which I can't prove and probably won
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