Making some noise!

Susie was invited to speak at an event organised by the Association of Noise Consultants (ANC) on 27th November where they launched their new Approved Document O Noise Guide. “The guide sets out a method to demonstrate compliance to the Building Control Body of the noise constraints in Approved Document O. It provides clarity for […]

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Dec, 04, 2024
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Acoustics vs overheating risk – resolving the tension

Best practice members met on 17th January 2018 to discuss the conundrum of balancing the need to mitigate overheating risk in homes with the competing requirement to maintain a comfortable internal acoustic environment. Bluntly – opening windows to cool an apartment risks increasing the external noise audible inside to unsatisfactory levels. Poor external air quality will also […]

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