Catalyst Conversations

During this episode, we explore a crucial aspect of design that often goes unnoticed — designing for the experience, not just the appearance, when creating spaces. Joined by Dave Novak from Ketchum & Walton [https://ketchumandwalton.com/] and Jason Ehrlich from Kinetics Noise Control [https://kineticsnoise.com/], this conversation covers how architects and interior designers need to consider noise and sound control in their projects to ensure functionality and comfort.

This episode provides a deep-dive conversation between Richard Lenz, founder of RealAcoustix, and Sam Berkow, founder of SIA Acoustics. Both are experts in acoustics and share their thoughts and experiences on ten featured industry topics. Founded in 2008 as an architectural acoustics manufacturer, RealAcoustix prides itself on offering customization paired with top-notch customer service and satisfaction. Known in the industry for producing high-end diffusers, acoustical wood and absorption treatments, RealAcoustix’s products have been successfully installed in concert halls, universities, premier recording studios and other high-end spaces with notable aesthetic and acoustic results. Learn more about RealAcoustix here: https://realacoustix.com/ [https://realacoustix.com/]

This conversation focuses on a music practice rooms project involving IAC Acoustics and QuietStar Industries at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Hear from industry experts Rodrigo Muzquiz from IAC and Steve Dutton from QuietStar as they detail this unique project and review how several critical obstacles were overcome to produce tremendous results.

This episode focuses on the rapidly growing Data Center industry and how critical controlling noise is for employees at the facility and neighboring areas to follow city ordinances. Hear from Kinetics noise control experts, John Sofra and Robert Hassler, as they sit down for a thorough discussion on the noise issues data centers face and solutions that can be implemented.

This discussion is led by Noise Barriers’ Regional Sales Manager, Kevan Mann, and Noise Barriers' Mid-West & West Regional Sales Manager, James Thomas. Noise Barriers was formed by a group of highly motivated and experienced individuals with the desire to provide a vast array of noise control products and services. The Noise Barriers product family includes architectural and industrial doors, windows, barrier systems, absorption panels, enclosure systems, audiometric exam rooms, music practice rooms, and specialty products. To learn more about Noise Barriers Architectural Doors, visit here: https://www.noisebarriers.com/quietswing-architectural-doors [https://www.noisebarriers.com/quietswing-architectural-doors] Information on the QuietSwing Alexis® Door can be found here: https://www.noisebarriers.com/alexis [https://www.noisebarriers.com/alexis]