DO YOU LIVE AT A LOUD STREET? PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST NOISE
Remember that noise above 35 dB in an apartment causes sleep disturbance. Architect and interior designer Tomasz Misiewicz answers the question of how to choose windows that protect against noise.
"During my first conversation with my client in London, I drew attention to the noise that was coming from outside. This has convinced me to look for additional solutions that will ensure peace and quiet at home”.
In case of such projects, the role of the architect is not only to prepare the design of the interior, but also to take into account other aspects, such as the above mentioned outdoor noise. For projects located at noisy streets, Tomasz Misiewicz recommends acoustic insulated FullGlass windows. They can lower the noise level in a room by 30%. "Remember that noise above 35 db in the apartment causes sleep disturbances, so I always recommend to my clients to measure the outdoor noise level in order to select such windows which will ensure high comfort of sleep.