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Global Issues

9 ways that sound affects our health, wellbeing and productivity9 ways that sound affects our health, wellbeing and productivity

Posted By Kate Torgovnick

Julian Treasure cares very deeply for your ears. That’s why he’s given TED talks like “The 4 ways sound affects us” and “Why architects need to use their ears.” Treasure is on a mission to make policymakers, engineers, architects and, well, everyone think more about what they hear around them — because the way things […]

Design

10+ tips for designing classrooms, hospitals and offices that are kind on ears, from Julian Treasure10+ tips for designing classrooms, hospitals and offices that are kind on ears, from Julian Treasure

Posted By Kate Torgovnick

Architects design with their eyes rather than their ears — which means that spaces generally look great and sound terrible. At TEDGlobal 2012 University, sound consultant Julian Treasure warned that — even though we’re rarely conscious of sound — terrible acoustics can have very negative effects on our well-being. “We’re designing environments that make us […]