How Do We Make Drywalled Rooms Quieter? – Ben Shafer | Senior Acoustician, PABCO Gypsum

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How can we reduce noise from room to room in the spaces we live and work in? What scientific processes are used to design, test, and validate sound-isolating building materials?

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Shafer, Senior Acoustician at PABCO Gypsum, for a deep dive into the acoustical science behind drywall. Ben shares his journey into the field and walks us through how specific materials within wall assemblies contribute to quieter indoor environments.

We discuss:

• Ben’s path into acoustics and building science
  
  
  
• PABCO’s lineup of acoustically engineered drywall products
  
  
  
• The science and testing methods behind noise-reducing panels
  
  
  
• Key industry standards and professional organizations
  
  
  
• Advice for students and early-career professionals in acoustics
  
  
  

If you're curious about how science meets construction to shape quieter, more comfortable spaces, this episode offers a wealth of insight.