If you’ve ever lived in an apartment building or condominium, you’ve probably experienced this: even the thickest walls don’t always block the loud laughter of the neighbors, footsteps from above, or, in the worst case, a vacuum cleaner at seven in the morning. Is it inevitable to give up tranquility and sound privacy in shared housing? The answer is increasingly a firm no. With the rise of accessible acoustic solutions, innovative materials, and a new awareness of the value of auditory comfort, acoustic design has become key in improving urban quality of life.

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Choosing the right smart lock for a rental property, whether it’s a high-turnover vacation apartment, a multifamily building, or a shared office space, is far more complex than just adding “technology” to the door. Today, hundreds of options compete in design, security, compatibility, and integration with home automation platforms or asset management systems. This article explores why and how this trend unfolds, offering advanced criteria, real comparisons, and tailored advice for each professional role.

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The real estate, furniture, and construction sectors are about to experience the biggest regulatory change of the decade in terms of transparency and sustainability: the Digital Product Passport (DPP). If you work in real estate, interior design, architecture, development, furniture manufacturing, or project management, what you’ll read below will impact your daily work, your processes, and even how you communicate the value of your products and services.

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