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Directly linked to the feeling of comfort, privacy and tranquillity in hotel environments, Acoustics has become more relevant following the changing consumer profile that is increasingly aware and demanding.   In addition to a pleasant location, comfortable beds and excellent service, silence and quietness are essential aspects to rest in a hotel. Therefore, creating and maintaining a comfortable and welcoming environment, without dist

The Paul S. Veneklasen Research Foundationis wanted to make members of the Canadian Acoustical Association aware that the first “open access” acoustics textbook is now available for free download worldwide. The e-book version of the second edition of Steven Garrett’s Understanding Acoustics: An experimentalist’s view of sound and vibration can be downloaded from the Springer web site at the link provided below: https://www.springer.com/in

With construction scheduled for 2021 in the historic centre of Toulouse, the new campus of the Toulouse Business School (TBS) is the result of the winning proposal by atelier Aires Mateus, with 34.000 square meters and an investment of approximately 80 million euros.   With this project, the Portuguese architects have three projects with beginning in 2021: the new campus of Toulouse Business School, the Augustines Museum in the same ci

Dear members and friends of the CAA, Because of the COVID-19 situation, the Acoustics Week in Canada (AWC) originally planned for October 2020 in Sherbrooke (QC) will be postpone to AWC21 in October 2021. Nevertheless, CAA-ACA with Sherbrooke's organising committee has decided to set up a 1-day celebration on October 9, 2020 (see detailed schedule on AWC2020 conference website). This online event represents a unique opportunity for students to pr

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Concreta is a biennial event in the field of construction, rehabilitation, architecture and design, directed to national and international professionals and to the public in general. In its 29th edition, the Biennial now draws a new experience for visitors, based on creativity, innovation and art creating bridges of contact between professionals and industry, in a comprehensive and integrative view amongst sectors.   InAcoustics will h

Last Thursday, 29th august 2019, was announced the winner of the Architecture Competition for the conception of a Religious Museum in Tbilisi, Georgia.   The international public contest for The Virgin Mary Museum, to be built in Tsibili, Georgia, in the adjacent area to the Iveria Virgin Mary Icon Cathedral, selected the design by the atelier [A] Ainda Arquitectura, with a proposal based on creating a space where faith and knowledge m

InAcoustics is part of the winning team of the competition for the rehabilitation and expansion of the Museum of Fine Arts in Reims, in the northeast of France.   The winning entry, designed by the architects Aires Mateus, covers a total area of 10.000 m2, with the complete renovation of the building, the redesign of the museum, as well as the creation of new public areas (auditorium, restaurant, exhibition gallery, library and pedagog

In case you are thinking about joining ISRA, the International Symposium on Room Acoustics, we would like to gently remind you that the discounted early-bird registration deadline (July 1st) is approaching quickly. There are good reasons for you to participate:We have received a record breaking number of 110 impressive submissions. The program is available online: https://isra2019.eu/scheduleAll lecture talks and the vast majority of posters have