Psychologist Office, Toronto
Retrofit Team
CONTRACTOR: Angelo Papadimitriou of Pro-Tech Solutions, Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Materials
Three walls were treated with Acoustiblok sound abatement material to keep the sound of voices inside the office. The material was applied to the walls past the drop ceiling and to the upper deck. Caulking and tape, also manufactured by Acoustiblok, formed a permanent bond to all joints and penetrations to reduce sound. Using as few screws as possible and treating electrical outlets also created optimal sound control.
ACOUSTIC PANEL MANUFACTURER: Acoustiblok
The Retrofit
Soundproofing in a psychologist’s office is essential, especially in the face of laws in Canada similar to U.S. HIPAA laws. These heightened patient privacy protections prompted a practicing Toronto psychologist to undergo an office renovation for the express purpose of reducing sound transmission. After the installation, there is no voice transfer between the walls; the psychologist is happy with the finished results.
Photos: Acoustiblok