google.com, pub-3595943663920267, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 /* ACHLAB uniform image ratios */ .ach-media{ --ratio:56.25%; /* default 16:9 */ position:relative; width:100%; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; } .ach-media::before{content:"";display:block;padding-top:var(--ratio);} /* ratio box */ .ach-media > img{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; /* fills box; crops evenly */ object-position:center; } /* Quick ratio presets */ .ach-ar-16x9{ --ratio:56.25%; } /* 16:9 */ .ach-ar-4x5{ --ratio:125%; } /* 4:5 vertical */ .ach-ar-1x1{ --ratio:100%; } /* square */ .ach-ar-9x16{ --ratio:177.78%;} /* story/tall */ /* Horizontal scroll strip */ .ach-scroll-x{ display:flex; gap:12px; overflow-x:auto; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory; padding:6px 2px; } .ach-scroll-x .ach-media{ flex:0 0 auto; width:min(80vw, 420px); /* card width */ scroll-snap-align:center; } /* Vertical stack (uniform cards) */ .ach-stack{ display:grid; gap:16px; } /* Optional: show entire image without crop */ .ach-fit-contain > img{ object-fit:contain; background:#f5f5f5; }

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Sound, Space, and Silence: Acoustics for Homeowners Building New Homes

Sound, Space, and Silence: Acoustics for Homeowners Building New Homes

Ever notice how some homes feel instantly calm while others echo with every footstep? The secret isn’t magic—it’s acoustics. From insulation choices to floor plans, the way your home handles sound shapes how peaceful it feels. In this post, we’ll explore how smart design decisions like using STC and NRC ratings—can help you build a home that sounds as good as it looks.