Dear James: It gets too noisy in the kids’ playroom. Are acoustic ceiling tiles difficult to install myself, and are there attractive ones made for home use? — Michelle Y. Dear Michelle: Most people ...

Originally developed to offer acoustic control, more often than not ceiling tiles will be chosen for their noise-reducing properties. Acoustic ceilings can reduce internal noise levels and improve ...

Ambient noise levels in some facility types are trending up and becoming a barrier to clear communication between building occupants. A 2005 study conducted by Ilene Busch-Vishniac, PhD, a dean and ...