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How certification body Quiet Mark benefits from delivering RIBA-approved CPD to specifiers

This NBS case study explores how Quiet Mark, an authority on quiet product design, uses its membership in the RIBA CPD Providers Network to educate architects and specifiers on acoustic design, promoting healthier, quieter environments.

Harvesting Sound Innovation

Quiet Mark shares the hidden brilliance of acoustic design with Architecture Magazine, here are their top picks of products and brands leading the way.

Engineering a quiet place

This Engineering and Technology article looks at efforts to understand sound perception and restore a sense of peace and quiet into our lives with insight from Poppy Szkiler, Quiet Mark's Founder and CEO.

Heavenly Heritage Acoustics

With a spotlight on best practice acoustics for renovation projects Quiet Mark Certification has brought together the latest inspirational projects this year which have brought the most beautiful historic properties into the 21st century with the finest acoustic solutions applicable to any space to entirely transform the way it feels.

Struggling to sleep? Have a look at these quiet-approved fans and air purifiers

Struggling to sleep? Have a look at these Quiet Mark certified fans and air purifiers.

Keeping the Peace

Shhh! In a world full of noise, it’s time to mute our household goods for our own wellbeing. MICHELLE OGUNDEHIN looks at how the Quiet Mark initiative is leading the way.

Responsible Acoustic Design

Recognising the knowledge gap that exists when it comes to the complexities of acoustic design in building project planning, Quiet Mark’s RIBA Approved CPD further equips and empowers architects, specifiers and designers with easily accessible information on certified acoustic solutions verified for every building application area.

5 quiet kettles for a peaceful morning brew

Curated by House Beautiful, tried and tested by Quiet Mark. 5 kettles designed to boil silently.

A breath of fresh air

Put a smile on your face and reduce fatigue, headaches, allergies and more with these stylish home hacks.

7 Quiet Mark certified kitchen appliances that won't interrupt your festive cooking

The kitchen is the place where the magic truly happens over Christmas! That means it shouldn't be stressful or noisy and it definitely shouldn't take you away from the party.

How to find peace this Christmas — from silent appliances to quiet within

This Sunday Times guest column features Poppy Szkiler, chief executive and founder of Quiet Mark. Here, Poppy shares her experiences and thoughts to 'find your quiet', alongside practical tips to help achieve inner peace.

How to Create a Quiet Kitchen

Struggling to keep a lid on noise in and from your kitchen? Check out these top design and specification tips to ensure your family can enjoy the quiet life.

Futureproofing Your Kitchen

A well-designed kitchen is a huge asset to your home for both practical and aesthetic reasons. This article, originally published in Grand Designs Magazine (November 2023 issue), explores how to futureproof your kitchen and the benefit of investing in quality appliances that won't disturb the peace.

Autumn Glory Acoustics

Back to school starts with Quiet Mark Certification’s RIBA-Approved CPD Roadshow seminar schedule for the Build Sector with dates now available to book through to March 2024

The Quiet Home Checklist

Want to enjoy your new home to its fullest? Build It has partnered with the Quiet Mark to bring you a guide to creating a quiet, mood-boosting living environment. (originally published in the October 2023 edition of Build It) Noise at home can increase stress levels, disturb sleep, reduce productivity and ultimately deeply impact how you enjoy your living environment. Build It in partnership with Quiet Mark, have created a series of guides to support serene, low-noise living.

Sounds Like a Plan

"In a noisy world, designing quiet into communal areas is an important way of creating shared spaces that are welcoming, healthy and inclusive." This article - written by Louise Bond and published in the print edition of Breathe Magazine, Issue 58 - features commentary by Poppy Szkiler, Quiet Mark's founder and CEO and explores the impact of noise on humans and how to create your own calm zones at home.

The rise of ‘house hushing’: is it the key to a tranquil life?

This article [by Emma Beddington and originally published in The Observer Magazine, 20th August 2023] focuses on the rise of ‘House hushing’, a new interiors trend that’s making (the right kind of) noise in these troubling times. Here, experts including Poppy Szkiler - Quiet Mark's founder and CEO - reveal how to turn down the volume and create peace.

In Pursuit of Silence: The Quiet Mark Certified Guide to No Heat Pump Noise

Drawing on the knowledge of the industry’s technical experts, this article in collaboration with Quiet Mark, focuses on the vital area of sound design to boost installation know-how and outlines the Top 10 Quiet Installation Checks to Support Specification.

Can Heat Pumps be Quiet

Build It has partnered with Quiet Mark to bring you an in-depth guide to how efficient modern heat pumps can deliver a comfortable, low-noise living environment in your home.

Awesome Acoustics Anywhere

The ABC of Workplace Sound Design by Quiet Mark

Ideas for peaceful living

Ways to improve the sound levels in your home with Quiet Mark-certified products

How certification body Quiet Mark benefits from delivering RIBA-approved CPD to specifiers

22nd November 2024

This NBS case study explores how Quiet Mark, an authority on quiet product design, uses its membership in the RIBA CPD Providers Network to educate architects and specifiers on acoustic design, promoting healthier, quieter environments.

Harvesting Sound Innovation

09th October 2024

Quiet Mark shares the hidden brilliance of acoustic design with Architecture Magazine, here are their top picks of products and brands leading the way.

Engineering a quiet place

28th August 2024

This Engineering and Technology article looks at efforts to understand sound perception and restore a sense of peace and quiet into our lives with insight from Poppy Szkiler, Quiet Mark's Founder and CEO.

Heavenly Heritage Acoustics

10th July 2024

With a spotlight on best practice acoustics for renovation projects Quiet Mark Certification has brought together the latest inspirational projects this year which have brought the most beautiful historic properties into the 21st century with the finest acoustic solutions applicable to any space to entirely transform the way it feels.

Struggling to sleep? Have a look at these quiet-approved fans and air purifiers

20th June 2024

Struggling to sleep? Have a look at these Quiet Mark certified fans and air purifiers.

Keeping the Peace

01st May 2024

Shhh! In a world full of noise, it’s time to mute our household goods for our own wellbeing. MICHELLE OGUNDEHIN looks at how the Quiet Mark initiative is leading the way.

Responsible Acoustic Design

21st March 2024

Recognising the knowledge gap that exists when it comes to the complexities of acoustic design in building project planning, Quiet Mark’s RIBA Approved CPD further equips and empowers architects, specifiers and designers with easily accessible information on certified acoustic solutions verified for every building application area.

5 quiet kettles for a peaceful morning brew

15th January 2024

Curated by House Beautiful, tried and tested by Quiet Mark. 5 kettles designed to boil silently.

A breath of fresh air

01st January 2024

Put a smile on your face and reduce fatigue, headaches, allergies and more with these stylish home hacks.

7 Quiet Mark certified kitchen appliances that won't interrupt your festive cooking

10th December 2023

The kitchen is the place where the magic truly happens over Christmas! That means it shouldn't be stressful or noisy and it definitely shouldn't take you away from the party.

How to find peace this Christmas — from silent appliances to quiet within

03rd December 2023

This Sunday Times guest column features Poppy Szkiler, chief executive and founder of Quiet Mark. Here, Poppy shares her experiences and thoughts to 'find your quiet', alongside practical tips to help achieve inner peace.

How to Create a Quiet Kitchen

23rd November 2023

Struggling to keep a lid on noise in and from your kitchen? Check out these top design and specification tips to ensure your family can enjoy the quiet life.

Futureproofing Your Kitchen

16th October 2023

A well-designed kitchen is a huge asset to your home for both practical and aesthetic reasons. This article, originally published in Grand Designs Magazine (November 2023 issue), explores how to futureproof your kitchen and the benefit of investing in quality appliances that won't disturb the peace.

Autumn Glory Acoustics

25th September 2023

Back to school starts with Quiet Mark Certification’s RIBA-Approved CPD Roadshow seminar schedule for the Build Sector with dates now available to book through to March 2024

The Quiet Home Checklist

07th September 2023

Want to enjoy your new home to its fullest? Build It has partnered with the Quiet Mark to bring you a guide to creating a quiet, mood-boosting living environment. (originally published in the October 2023 edition of Build It)

Noise at home can increase stress levels, disturb sleep, reduce productivity and ultimately deeply impact how you enjoy your living environment. Build It in partnership with Quiet Mark, have created a series of guides to support serene, low-noise living.

Sounds Like a Plan

31st August 2023

"In a noisy world, designing quiet into communal areas is an important way of creating shared spaces that are welcoming, healthy and inclusive." This article - written by Louise Bond and published in the print edition of Breathe Magazine, Issue 58 - features commentary by Poppy Szkiler, Quiet Mark's founder and CEO and explores the impact of noise on humans and how to create your own calm zones at home.

The rise of ‘house hushing’: is it the key to a tranquil life?

20th August 2023

This article [by Emma Beddington and originally published in The Observer Magazine, 20th August 2023] focuses on the rise of ‘House hushing’, a new interiors trend that’s making (the right kind of) noise in these troubling times. Here, experts including Poppy Szkiler - Quiet Mark's founder and CEO - reveal how to turn down the volume and create peace.

In Pursuit of Silence: The Quiet Mark Certified Guide to No Heat Pump Noise

07th August 2023

Drawing on the knowledge of the industry’s technical experts, this article in collaboration with Quiet Mark, focuses on the vital area of sound design to boost installation know-how and outlines the Top 10 Quiet Installation Checks to Support Specification.

Can Heat Pumps be Quiet

01st August 2023

Build It has partnered with Quiet Mark to bring you an in-depth guide to how efficient modern heat pumps can deliver a comfortable, low-noise living environment in your home.

Awesome Acoustics Anywhere

01st June 2023

The ABC of Workplace Sound Design by Quiet Mark

Ideas for peaceful living

01st May 2023

Ways to improve the sound levels in your home with Quiet Mark-certified products

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