QuieterSchool Program

C&S's QuieterSchool Program emerged from our successful track record of sound attenuation projects and our expertise in designing educational facilities. We work with schools across the country, maximizing available FAA sound attenuation program funding to improve the learning environment.

Developing language and reading skills is hard enough for young children. Imagine trying to accomplish these important developmental steps while noisy planes are constantly flying over your classroom. Unfortunately, for many children, this is just the type of classroom they sit in every day. Research has proven that chronic exposure to high levels of noise interferes with children's ability to learn. Noise is consistently linked to reading deficits and may interfere with speech perception and long-term memory in primary school children. Fortunately, studies also show that some reading and memory problems are reversible when environmental noise is mitigated. To reduce harmful effects, measures must be taken as early as possible.

QuieterSchool's philosophy is to focus on the students and staff-not just the noise. We enhance the learning environment along with the sound attenuation. Our programs can increase the functional space in schools, improve the indoor quality with modern HVAC systems, add storage and organization, and maximize aesthetics. By combining cutting-edge design and new innovations in building technology, these projects incorporate the components of high performance schools.

Acoustical panels, high-performance acoustical-type windows, and insulation can be combined with smart classroom technology and overall improvement or renovation projects. Bulky, inefficient radiators can be replaced with improved energy-efficient heating systems and integrated, much-needed storage cabinets. Updated HVAC systems are more cost-effective to operate and produce less noise in the building.

Our services include:

  • Preliminary school studies and design
  • Bid documents and award
  • Construction
  • Construction close-out
  • Construction management
  • Value engineering analyses
  • Outreach programs

Whether your school needs a significant rehabilitation project or a minor upgrade, the QuieterSchool team will work with you to understand the needs of your users, develop a program that meets your goals, and help you find the funding sources you need.