Sound insulation of an elliptical floating building

Sound insulation of an elliptical floating building,

Noise greatly affects physical and mental health, especially those that we cannot control.

Whether it’s from the street, the neighbors upstairs, or the next room,

Research suggests that these things can increase stress, reduce productivity, interfere with communication,

and contribute to the development of problems such as high blood pressure.

Ultimately, sound quality defines the user experience and (literally) sets the tone for the rest of the interior.

The bad news is that most of the traditional building materials used today in modern architecture—concrete, glass,

and masonry—have very hard surfaces and limited acoustic properties.

Which echoes the sound multiple times and forces users to raise their voices to be understood.

In addition to increasing urban density and projects that adopt mixed-use planning,

All of this leads to increasingly noisy, uncomfortable, and distracting living and work environments.

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