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In pursuit of acoustical equity

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There is burgeoning consensus that buildings need to be designed with deep commitment to the well-being of their occupants. Figure 1: The person (green) in Room 1 speaks at a ‘Casual’ level, while the person (red) in Room 2 uses a ‘Normal’ level ( i.e. per Pearsons). Effective acoustics are key to healthy buildings. 2, 2015, by G.

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