Architecture and professions relating to design in the built environment have historically focused on the aesthetic aspects of space. Often excluding the other senses which we rely heavily on to navigate the environments we inhabit – be that sound, touch or scent.
Along with air, light, water and thermal quality, sound is one of the key concepts of wellbeing led design, a trend that is on the rise. Only 5 or so years ago, designing inclusive, accessible spaces, and specifying sustainably produced building materials were considered as nice-to-have bolt ons, whereas today one wouldn’t even consider not doing so. The specification of acoustic materials for wellbeing is still in the accessory phase, but is quickly becoming a must-have, as highlighted by the recent partnership between Third Party Certification, Quiet Mark and NBS, a leading construction data and specification platform.
What is a living wall and why should you have one installed? - asks this stunning feature in These Three Rooms by Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms Magazine. The piece highlights the BuzziSpace BuzziMood biophilic acoustic panels, kindly mentioning their Quiet Mark certification.
The much anticipated Architecture Yearbook 2022 is a brand new essential sourcebook for the architecture industry; it is the sister publication of Architecture Magazine, and features global projects and insightful articles created specifically for architects.
We discovered our latest guest for The Quiet Mark Podcast via an interesting article in The Guardian entitled “Is Noise of London’s Restaurants Just Part of the Charm?”. The piece analysed a survey which found the capital’s eateries to be the loudest in Europe and second only, globally, to San Francisco.
Lisa Joyner, Senior Digital Writer at House Beautiful, spoke to Quiet Mark CEO/Founder, Poppy Szkiler, for a feature titled: '8 quiet kettles for a peaceful morning brew' for House Beautiful Magazine, published on 7th September 2022.
Noise is a practical concern, particularly in-open plan kitchen living spaces. As demand for quiet appliances continues to grow Kbbreview writer, Simon King, looks at why designers must consider the acoustics of a room when it comes to specifying products and how manufacturers are responding to the challenge.
