Six Solutions for Sound Bleed, Part 1

In Two Truths About Sound Bleed, we found:

Truth #1: Sound bleed is very subjective. 
Truth #2: Sound bleed can’t be eliminated. 

So what can we do? Here are six solutions. The first is mind-blowing to some, but the most useful by far:

A. Allow overlaps.
Total elimination isn’t desirable. Ambient overlaps make spaces feel normal. (Ambient: no loudness, catchy melodies, or narration.) You can have way more overlaps than you think.

B. Protect silence.
But 100% silent spaces are difficult and expensive to make. You’ll need to plan your whole project accordingly if you need them. Do you? Feeling silent isn't being silent. Quiet spaces feel better when you hear other sounds a little.

C. Isolate loudness.
One loud repeating sound can impact a whole building. Doubly so when loud is next to quiet. You’ll need floor-to-ceiling walls and much more. Sure you need it that loud?

Next, we’ll look at three more:

D. Separating narratives
E. Focusing sound
F. Individualizing sound

Warmly,
Jonathan