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Soundproofing for New Zealand High School

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Published on 14 Mar 2025

Project Information

The Brief:	To create a quieter environment to enable better learning outcomes for students.
Structural floor type:	Timber joist
Products used:	GenieMat RST05, PhoneStar and Decoupling plate.

Creating a quieter environment to enhance student focus and learning outcomes was the objective of this classroom design. To achieve this, the architect carefully selected a combination of high-performance acoustic products:

GenieMat RST05 – A resilient underlayment designed to reduce impact noise.
PhoneStar Tri – A sand-filled soundproofing board to control airborne noise.
Decoupling Plate – A key component to prevent direct sound transmission.
Finished Floor Covering: Carpet Tile.

More to come on this project soon.

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Ambrose Hewetson

Acoustics Specialist, Woodland Acoustics
Grace Cantrick

Marketing Manager, Woodland Acoustics

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