Architectural and building acoustics
ISVR Consulting's experience covers
- Acoustic design assistance for architects, builders and their clients at all
stages of design and construction including preliminary noise surveys of site;
specification and prediction of noise break-in to proposed buildings from
external traffic and other sources; specification and prediction of noise
break-out from the proposed building and compliance with any planning
restrictions; assessment of internal acoustics, noise levels and reverberation
to ensure each room or space is fit for its purpose; predictions of noise
insulation between rooms; noise from heating and ventilation systems;
identifying potential weak points in design and proposing remedies; monitoring
construction to ensure compliance with acoustic requirements; noise measurements
for acceptance purposes.
- Assessment and improvement of acoustics of call centres for telephone
banking, conference halls, council chambers, multi-purpose rooms used for indoor
sports, music and conferences, and even firing ranges
- Mechanical services and ventilation systems in large buildings, offices and
hospitals, including design assistance, problem solving and recommendations for
remedial work
- Sound insulation between commercial premises and
between dwellings to meet the standards required by the Building Regulations
- Planning and the effects of noise and vibration from road, rail and air
traffic or other sources in the environment.
- Measurement of the Transmission Loss (Sound Reduction Index) of panels,
partitions, walls, windows, barriers, etc. in the laboratory or in situ.
- Measurement of the Sound Absorption Coefficient of wall cladding, ceiling tiles, furniture and fittings.
- Design and remedial measures to limit noise generated by the wind (‘whistling buildings’)
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For further information contact
Stuart Dyne, ManagerISVR Consulting
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom
Telephone 023 8059 2162 (+44 23 8059 2162 from outside the UK),
or e-mail: consultancy@isvr.co.uk