Many of us take good acoustics for granted. But it's common for acoustic efforts to be the first thing cut from commercial projects—or not included in the design phase at all, according to Graham Waks, founder of Music City Acoustics. And when a space has bad acoustics, it can negatively impact the occupant experience.



Buildings + Beyond producer and audio guru Dylan Martello invited Graham on the podcast to talk about the science behind room acoustics, how they affect the occupants of a space, and the most effective ways to improve acoustics for several types of commercial spaces. Plus, we have a special introduction with Dylan and B+B host Robb Aldrich!











Featuring












Graham Waks, founder of Music City Acoustics













Host: Dylan Martello, Senior Building Systems Consultant at Steven Winter Associates








Guest Bios



Graham Waks is the founder of Music City Acoustics, a company known for providing top-tier acoustic treatment solutions for musicians, producers, and audio professionals. With over a decade of experience, Graham is passionate about helping clients achieve the best possible sound environments, whether in studios, offices, restaurants, or churches. Graham’s commitment to quality and innovation has made his company a trusted name for clients looking to improve their acoustic performance and sound quality.



Learn more at musiccityacoustics.com/about.



Episode Resources



From Music City Acoustics:




* 10 Common Questions About Room Acoustics, Answered: https://www.musiccityacoustics.com/our-blog/10-most-common-acoustic-questions



* Office and Workplace Acoustics 101: https://www.musiccityacoustics.com/our-blog/office-acoustics-101




Episode Sponsor







Passive House Accelerator



Thank you to our episode sponsor, Passive House Accelerator!



Passive House Accelerator is an online community and media company dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean, resilient, zero-carbon buildings.



Every week, Passive House Accelerator produces new original content, including Passive House Accelerator LIVE! online educational events, Passive House Podcast episodes, articles about low-carbon building, video content, and a newsletter. In addition, it also publishes a magazine twice a year and hosts the acclaimed Reimagine Buildings online conference series.



Visit passivehouseaccelerator.com to subscribe to the newsletter, register for an upcoming event, and browse the latest podcast episodes, articles, and videos.



We Want to Hear From You!



Send your feedback and questions to podcast@swinter.com.



About Buildings + Beyond