Impulse
They are also moments of creative inspiration. Do they spark new ideas or even change? Perhaps. We hope that these impulses will at least trigger good conversations.
These impulses are an expression of ambition and attitude.
Good teaching requires good acoustics—what SIA 181/1 means for schools
A classroom is one of the most acoustically challenging spaces there is. Thirty people, a speaking voice, lots of background noise—and right in the middle of it all, children who have to pick out that one voice from all the others in order to learn.
Why Good Food Doesn't Shine in a Noisy Room
Find out why poor acoustics can undermine all the hard work in the kitchen, how noise can cause you to lose regular customers without you even realizing it, and what simple factors restaurants can use to create the perfect atmosphere for a truly enjoyable experience.
Infographic: Advantages of cellulose spray (and AI)
Infographics can be very interesting. AI can now also create infographics. So I ask Gemini to create a diagram showing the advantages of cellulose spray. Even the first answer is pretty good...
Why is a highly absorbent ceiling useful in most cases?
In an interview with renowned acoustician Clemens Kuhn-Rahloff on good room acoustics and the new SIA standard, one statement in particular stands out...
Mezzanine: Five perspectives on good acoustics
The new special issue from Hochparterre brings together five articles on room acoustics, material innovation, and the new SIA standard 181/1. An invitation to read—and to listen.
A space cannot not resonate.
"One cannot not communicate." This famous quote by Paul Watzlawick reminds us that we are always communicating. We should also be aware that no room is silent. Every room has an acoustic effect—always.
Why kustik – and what that has to do with *you*
Good spaces don't just happen by chance. They are the result of attitude, experience, and decisions. kustik happen by chance either, and there are at least three reasons why.
Why kustik exists – and what that has to do with *me*
Good conversations are important to me. Not small talk, but genuine, attentive conversations. The kind where you understand each other—not just acoustically, but on a human level. But I am severely hard of hearing. Since birth.
More inspiration for good conversations?
Of course, we're not a newspaper or entertainers. But we're passionate about creating great spaces, and we love sharing our insights on how to do it:

