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INDUSTRY NEWS

SACAP announces new council

Murray & Roberts looks offshore

UN report on the future of African cities

Government makes plan to focus on key areas- including construction

ARCHITECTURE

Property development: Monaghan Farm

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The Architecture Foundation

Boscolo Exedra Hotel - Milan

DESIGN

Incredible artist draws 18ft picture of New York from memory

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EVENTS

SAIAT teams up with The South African Institute of Draughting and The South African Institute of Interior Design Professionals for a CPD Roadshow
13 Nov 2009
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FADA Staff Show 2009
23 November - 2 December 2009

Thesis Exhibition | Awards Presentation
13 November 2009

"Marketing your Practice" - Architects & Technologists
4 -5 November 2009

GIfA Awards for Architecture 2008/2009 - Johannesburg
12 November 2009

Don't forget to register early for DECOREX 2010 For more info click here

VIEWS AND OPINION

Acoustics and Architecture | Latest Reply by Pieter Joubert

There are huge misconceptions when it comes to designing for good acoustics. Terms like absorption, isolation and damping are confused and misused. Material properties to achieve absorption, isolation or damping are also not fully understood. So for instance does the use of EPS (polystyrene board) and cardboard egg crates not contribute in any way to absorption, isolation or damping. Architects need to realise that "jack of all trades" is also "master of none". When it comes to good acoustic design, an Architect needs to consult an Architectural Acoustician if in any doubt. It is also the Architects responsibility to bring the subject of good acoustic design to the attention of his client..... read more and comment!

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