How to Fix an Echoey Community Hall: The Wakatere Boating Club Case Study
Transform a loud community hall by installing a sustainable acoustic ceiling system that reduces echo without the need for impractical carpets. Naval themed dbFin ceiling fins and sail shaped suspended panels to maintain the club's nautical identity while creating a much more inclusive and clear acoustic environment.
How dbsorb Collaborate With Architects and Contractors to Solve Acoustic Challenges
Discover how dbsorb worked closely with architects and contractors to deliver high-performance acoustic solutions at Mason Clinic in Auckland. Learn how practical collaboration, durable materials, and smart detailing helped meet Green Star NZ acoustic requirements while keeping installation efficient and reliable.
How to Meet Acoustic Requirements for a New Zealand 5 Star Green Building
Learn how dbsorb helped deliver acoustic compliance for a 5 Star Green Star NZ building at Mason Clinic. A practical look at meeting New Zealand Green Star acoustic requirements through early modelling, smart material selection, and disciplined construction coordination.
Inside Interiors Podcast: How dbsorb Is Redefining Workplace Acoustics
In the latest Inside Interiors podcast, dbsorb cofounder Adam Rangeley explains how tailored, sustainable, and glue-free acoustic solutions can transform offices, cafes, and open-plan environments.
Sustainable Meeting Pod Design in Open Offices: XFrame Room-in-Room
See how XFrame and dbsorb collaborated to create a sustainable, adaptable meeting pod solution using the X-Clip ceiling system.
Cost of Acoustic Panels for Architectural Projects: Why It’s Not About Price per m²
Acoustic panel costs depend on performance, layout, materials, and installation - not just wall area. Learn how to control costs without compromising how your space sounds.
How to Specify Acoustic Panels: Guidance, Considerations & Selection for NZ & Australia
Specifying acoustic panels is about more than choosing a material, it’s about solving real acoustic problems while balancing performance, aesthetics, and compliance. This guide provides practical, locally relevant advice for NZ and Australian projects.
Baffle Ceilings vs Suspended Ceiling Grids: Acoustic, Aesthetic, and Cost Comparison
PET ceilings and baffles combine high acoustic performance with lightweight, durable, and customisable design, outperforming traditional aluminium, timber, and mineral fiber. Using the same PET material across ceilings and baffles ensures consistent aesthetics and simplified installation.
What Are the Best Ways to Use Acoustic Panels in Architecture? : A Designer’s Guide
Great acoustic design starts by treating sound as part of the architecture, not a problem to fix later. When acoustic panels are thoughtfully placed and integrated into walls and ceilings, they improve clarity, comfort, and wellbeing without compromising the look of the space.
Why Architects Should Consider Acoustics Early in the Design Process
A high-traffic dining space at Cardrona Alpine Resort shows how seamless a hospitality fit out can be when acoustics are considered from the start. Working closely with the architects, dbsorb optimised every detail from fin geometry to material nesting, enabling factory-cut dbFin™ to mount directly onto purlins using the FinLock system.
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