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Tag: volume

Co-working requires a mutual respect

The past days I have been working at the hippest co-working space in Tallinn (Estonia, Europe). If you want to … More

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Headphones get the muse back in … and keep the noise of the gardeners out

So I went home and I was lucky. No gardeners out to there. Since I did not sleep that well … More

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A token of respect (or admission of guilt?) at the downside of the smoking ban

Do not worry, I am not against the ban of smoking in restaurants and banquet halls. On the contrary, I … More

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Classic ‘modern’ banquet halls have terrible acoustics

Modern austere interior design goes along with straight lines, hard materials like concrete floors and plastered walls and ceilings, and … More

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Flemish green party to support silence

Last week, I sent out a small survey to the presidents of the political parties that are competing for a … More

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Open sky, louder background noise

This morning the sky was clear. It was a lot colder than last week. A beautiful dawn. So I stepped … More

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Heavy kitchen noise to reduce coziness

Do try this at home. Switch the hood on. Put something in the microwave. Prepare a delicious Senseo or Nespresso … More

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