People living in big cities where the density of buildings and population increases day by day; live, work, receive education and treatment in environments where there are noise sources such as traffic, ventilation systems and generators.

If left uncontrolled, noise becomes a real problem especially in housing, education and healthcare structures. Scientific research is increasingly drawing attention to the connection between noise pollution and human health. Excessive noise not only affects productivity and concentration and distracts, but can also cause physical and mental disorders. Many studies show that people living and working in noisy environments are more prone to heart diseases and hypertension.

It is very important to prevent such problems in building design and to create harmonious, sound-controlled environments; because today, there is an expectation that buildings should include solutions that can effectively cope with excessive noise. This expectation requires a developed understanding of acoustics. It is of great importance to provide the necessary arrangements for acoustic design by considering the different types of sounds that may occur in buildings and to apply noise-reducing solutions. Fortunately, advances in soundproofing solutions have made it possible to significantly reduce the sounds coming from inside or outside the building.

Unlike other forms of insulation, soundproofing is needed to meet the varying performance levels throughout a building. Particular attention must be paid to noise control in education and healthcare buildings. In education spaces where focus is essential, the way to concentration is through soundproofing. It is now a known fact that acoustic comfort in healthcare buildings directly affects the recovery of patients. Positive acoustic conditions protect the privacy of patients and support sleep patterns.

Knowing the acoustic properties of different construction materials can help you choose the appropriate one for the acoustic construction of buildings.

Steel: Steel, which is considered the best material for soundproofing, provides noise resistance.
Concrete: Concrete, which is harder and has a higher density than other materials, stands out with its noise-resistant structure.
Glass fiber: Fiberglass, which is used as a soundproofing material and has sound-absorbing properties, absorbs sound by reducing the speed of particles carrying sound waves in the air.
Rubber: Rubber sheets are generally used to soundproof buildings. Rubber material, which significantly reduces sound transmission, is widely used due to its economy.