{"id":214346,"date":"2026-05-19T10:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/?p=214346"},"modified":"2026-05-19T10:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:08:14","slug":"how-quiet-can-building-hardware-become","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/how-quiet-can-building-hardware-become\/","title":{"rendered":"How Quiet Can Building Hardware Become?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CS-MAY.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-211645\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CS-MAY.jpg\" alt=\"Graphic that says &quot;quiz of the week&quot; with sound waves at the bottom\" width=\"350\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CS-MAY.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CS-MAY-300x236.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s quiz is from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionspecifier.com\/bringing-acoustics-to-hardware-the-science-behind-low-noise-design\/\"><em>Bringing acoustics to hardware: The science behind low-noise design<\/em><\/a>. While acoustics are often associated with walls, ceilings, and insulation, even small building components can significantly impact occupant comfort. Advances in hardware design are helping reduce clicks, slams, vibrations, and other everyday noises that shape how people experience a space. Through specialized testing and acoustic engineering, manufacturers are rethinking how products sound\u2014and how quieter environments can support wellness, focus, and functionality. How much do you know about the growing role of low-noise design in modern buildings?<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/app-omeda.credspark.com\/assessments\/how-quiet-can-building-hardware-become-60fa7419d92cb\/embed_script.js\" async defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"credsparkQuiz\" data-quiz-id=\"how-quiet-can-building-hardware-become-60fa7419d92cb\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week\u2019s quiz is from Bringing acoustics to hardware: The science behind low-noise design. While acoustics are often associated with walls, ceilings, and insulation, even small building components can significantly impact occupant comfort. Advances in hardware design are helping reduce clicks, slams, vibrations, and other everyday noises that shape how people experience a space. 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