NEWS
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In contemporary building design, acoustics and ventilation are frequently framed as competing priorities. Openable façades are essential for fresh air and thermal comfort, yet they are often seen as a liability in noise-affected environments. The reality is more nuanced: sound, air, and water all move through the same weaknesses in a building envelope. The issue is not ventilation itself — it is how well the façade system manages those pathways.