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Technical knowledge · HUB · REV 2026-10-06

Technical library

The library answers “what is this?” and “when does it fail?”. A service page answers “what do we do on the project?”. One does not replace the other.

What this gate is

Each technical essay: definition, why it matters, principle, measurement, unit, design, application, limit, common mistake, example, neighbouring parameters, questions, sources.

A numeric example explains a formula. It is not your hall’s target. If your number matches it, coincidence is not approval.

What is published now

  • RT60

    RT60

  • STI

    STI

  • Isolation or treatment

    Isolation or treatment

  • Sightline

    Sightline

When to open this gate

  • Before writing a number into a specification

    Before writing a number into a specification

  • When two contractors disagree on one word

    When two contractors disagree on one word

  • Not instead of measurement

    Not instead of measurement

How to read the subject

  1. 01

    Start at the definition and stop at the limits section.

  2. 02

    Open the calculator, if there is one, only to apply the formula.

  3. 03

    Return to the service page for the scope of work.

  4. 04

    Write in the brief what you will measure.

What this gate does not do

  • Copying the example

    Copying the example

  • Mixing RT60 with STI

    Mixing RT60 with STI

  • Quoting the label “good” with no method

    Quoting the label “good” with no method

Questions designers and owners ask

Do the essays replace the standard?

Do the essays replace the standard?

Where is the glossary?

Where is the glossary?

Will the library grow?

Will the library grow?

Who reviews the text?

Who reviews the text?

In which language do I search?

In which language do I search?

Technical sources

  • ISO 3382-1

    ISO 3382-1

  • IEC 60268-16

    IEC 60268-16

  • Sightline literature

    Sightline literature

Last editorial review: 2026-10-06. Review means the text was checked, not that a project was measured.

Turn the question into a brief

A study starts from room volume, use, and existing condition, not from a product name. Fill the brief and copy it.

Project study form