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Exploring the nature of sound in buildings

Each and every day, we experience a symphony of sounds to make our lives richer writes Stuart Colam, Acoustic Engineer, SAS International. From the dawn chorus to the soothing sounds of a gentle stream, and the less desirable noises such as machinery and a baby crying; the auditory stimulus around ... http://talk.build/blogs/15/256/exploring-the-nature-of-sound-in-buildings

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