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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.

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.

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.

The ABC of Workplace Sound Design by Quiet Mark

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

Gardens Illustrated round up the best quiet lawn mowers to buy so that you can have a neat lawn without disturbing the neighbours.

With more people peacefully working from home Quiet Mark reports on a rise in the certification of quiet bathroom products.

Quiet Mark share their expertise on specifiying window and door products that will support high-quality acoustics for projects.

For Episode 46 of The Quiet Mark Podcast, we welcomed a double feature speaking with both Evan Benway, Managing Director at Moodsonic, and Ethan Bourdeau, Sound Concept Lead at IWBI.

Quiet Mark share expert-verified acoustic ceiling systems to support architects and designers across projects.

Innovations that reduce the noise in your home and increase your wellbeing

As workers return to offices, they may be less tolerant of pre-pandemic decibel levels, especially if they are introverts.

Quiet Mark reports back on a National Noise Report survey, taking a deep dive into the UK's attitudes towards noise in their home and work lives.

The noise level of an extractor is a key consideration for many, especially those with open-plan spaces. Lisa Hibberd explores the technology behind some of the latest models with maximum noise levels of around 60dB – equivalent to the sound of normal conversation.

The barriers to cheaply installing this green form of heating are coming down, even in period properties.

"As the cost of living continues to rise, here are are six ideas for things that you can do to bring it down", writes Your Home, in the latest issue from Our Media

Knowing how to ventilate a room without windows is key to keeping air quality in the space healthy and preventing issues such as damp.

For Episode 45 of The Quiet Mark Podcast, we welcomed Rick Neitzel, University of Michigan’s professor of environmental health sciences and global public health, to discuss the importance of noise pollution and its, often invisible, health risks. 

The recent cost-of-living crisis has shone a spotlight on the SDA market, with air fryers making headlines along with slow cookers and other appliances which help to reduce energy consumption. Progressive Housewares found out what the latest launches are in the category and what is driving sales.

Samsung has shared results of a study which revealed that the UK might be nearing a tipping point on attitudes towards low carbon heating solutions such as heat pumps.

Rising energy bills are of increasing importance as prices are set to surge even further. Heat pumps offer an efficient solution as they generate about 3.5kWh of heat for every 1kWh of electricity used. That’s 350% efficiency!