Steven J. Orfield

Steve Orfield, an acoustics consultant and founder of Orfield Laboratories, takes us inside the world’s quietest room, the anechoic chamber. He delves into psychological acoustics, revealing how sound shapes our emotions. Listeners learn about the surreal experience of extreme silence, where internal noises become amplified. Orfield also discusses the significance of designing spaces for tranquility and his vision of turning Orfield Labs into a nonprofit. The conversation blends science, design, and the mysterious nature of silence.