I'm in a duplex as well, I think there is a 1' empty space between our walls as well, and then 2x6's for outside walls. Basically, it was explained to us as if they built two compeltely separate houses and they are joined only superficially on the outside of the house.
There is only one situation where we hear our neighbors and that is when their son who must weigh well over 300 lbs goes tearing up and down the stairs. Other than that, you'd never know - no smells, other sounds, etc.
Builder is Heartland Homes, FWIW.
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