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UNIVERSAL DESIGN
Noise Control
Sound-reducing appliances and surfaces provide more peaceful atmospheres
With today's aging population, there are several facets of society that
are being molded to conform to the needs of this rapidly growing demographic. For instance, the popularity of "aging in place" has hit an
all-time high. Many seniors are opting to modify their homes to make their
living situations more comfortable. However, there is one aspect of aging
in place that seems to be increasingly overlooked: the importance of
sound-reducing appliances and surfaces throughout the home and the
effect they have on the elderly generation.
It is no mystery that the greater the age, the greater the odds of having complications with eyesight and hearing. The typical baby boomer
would, no doubt, tend to prefer a quieter, more peaceful environment. But
wait - would it not be just as easy to assume that everyone would prefer
a quieter and more peaceful home environment? Perhaps the needs of
one generation cascade into the desires of an entire population.
Enter Open Concept
At some point in the 1970s or 1980s, there came a grandiose design
scheme called open concept, which truly changed the way our homes
functioned. Walls were torn down to create great rooms. Hardwood and
tile flooring took precedence over carpet. Cloth drapes were replaced by
wood blinds. All of these designer trends became wildly popular - and
yet not a single consideration was made for the acoustical sacrifice that
comes along with these aesthetic changes. This is not to say that any of
these trends are wrong; it simply means we've uncovered something.
In a recently printed article in the Globe and Mail, which focused on
the effects of noise throughout the home, I was left pondering one interesting quote: "When we come home, it's supposed to be our sanctuary.
Miele offers several models of super quiet
dishwashers for the kitchen.
Oversized area rugs can help absorb sound in such spaces
as the dining room or a breakfast nook.
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KBB - October 2014
Contents
Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
People & Places
Business Strategy
Tech Savvy
Universal Design
Solutions
Reader’s Choice Awards
KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week
Trends
Products
Design
Timeless Beauty
Art as Life
Last Word
KBB - October 2014 - Intro
KBB - October 2014 - KBB - October 2014
KBB - October 2014 - Cover2
KBB - October 2014 - 1
KBB - October 2014 - Contents
KBB - October 2014 - 3
KBB - October 2014 - Online Contents
KBB - October 2014 - 5
KBB - October 2014 - Editor’s Note
KBB - October 2014 - 7
KBB - October 2014 - Show Director’s Note
KBB - October 2014 - 9
KBB - October 2014 - People & Places
KBB - October 2014 - 11
KBB - October 2014 - 12
KBB - October 2014 - 13
KBB - October 2014 - 14
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KBB - October 2014 - Business Strategy
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KBB - October 2014 - Tech Savvy
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KBB - October 2014 - Universal Design
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KBB - October 2014 - Solutions
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KBB - October 2014 - Reader’s Choice Awards
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KBB - October 2014 - KBIS Countdown to Design & Construction Week
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KBB - October 2014 - Trends
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KBB - October 2014 - Products
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KBB - October 2014 - Timeless Beauty
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KBB - October 2014 - Art as Life
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KBB - October 2014 - Last Word
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