Cinder block walls

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The first house for the Autistic community in Pueblo has cinder block walls, which will reduce volume of noise for those with sensory issues. The fluorescent lights are long gone. I like that the kitchen has doors and that the backyard is huge [ maybe an apiary and a vegetable garden? a greenhouse built from recycled plastic bottles?] Most floors are natural and original hardwood. There are already a few neighbors who have told us that when we are read to buy, that they are ready to sell. I sure hope some of you will be joining us.

Sounds like an awesome place to live, I can join for the retreat but I don't plan on living in colorado.

That sounds great! I would say, though, that windows and doors also can make or break noise reduction inside a home. I believe my own building I live in has either cinder block or concrete walls of some kind, but sadly I still hear quite a high level of traffic noise from the street outside because the seals of my windows are not the best. The window panes themselves are double glazed, which normally helps, but the rubber seal system around the closing parts let in noise!

So, make sure windows and doors are also chosen with noise sealing in mind, especially if there is a roadway that gets busy. I'm living in quite a bit of woe!

Personally, regarding flooring, I don't like hardwood floors, although I know they are very popular and I'm in the minority on disliking them. I just find carpeting softer on the feet, more comforting both the feel underfoot even when in shoes or socks, and also just to look at, and reduces noise by cutting down on the echo effect of a room. Carpet damps echo and voices sound softer and less harsh in a carpeted room. This is JUST me though, I know a deluge of people hate carpet and are for hardwood floors.

My only aversion to carpets is only that they hold dust, which tends to kick up my allergies.

Yes, carpets are usually a no-no for people with allergies, I've had friends with those issues and they had no choice but to have hardwood floors and tiling.

For people who don't have allergies, a regular and thorough vacuuming should keep dust at bay, if you have a decent vacuum cleaner that sucks powerfully enough to be effective through the fibers of the pile of the carpet.