Built to Protect: The Sound of Sustainability

Sound matters. From creating quiet classrooms to designing healthier workplaces, acoustic performance plays a vital role in how people experience buildings. At Johns Manville, we rigorously test our products to understand how they perform acoustically and how they contribute to a more sustainable built environment.

As Acoustic Engineer Chris Hoying explains in our new video, there are two key factors in acoustic performance:

• Sound absorption: how well a material reduces noise within a space
• Sound insulation: how effectively a material blocks sound between spaces

By advancing products that deliver in both areas, JM helps improve comfort, productivity, and well-being—while also reducing the need for secondary materials or retrofits. The result is quieter, more efficient buildings with less environmental impact.