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SERVICES
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Adopting an holistic approach to sound
The responses to climate change and sustainable design need to engage human behaviour in a more holistic way, including how we listen to each other, argues Richard Cowell of the Institute of Acoustics’ Building Acoustics Group
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-1.jpg "Adopting an holistic approach to sound") |
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BREEAM 2008 and beyond
BREEAM, the internationally recognised measure of a building’s environmental credentials is under continual development with new versions for health, further education buildings and large developments launched this year. Alan Yates (pictured right), Technical Director for BREEAM, reports on the scheme and its 2008 updates
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-1.jpg "BREEAM 2008 and beyond") |
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Noise and precious time
The Institute of Acoustics (IOA) covers an array of specialties in noise, acoustics and vibration. The IOA membership of experts encapsulates a multitude of diverse discipline areas such as commercial buildings, auditoria, entertainment, marine, military, auditory, speech, electronic, seismic and medical acoustics, to name just a few. Two areas which collectively encompass over 50% of the membership are environmental noise and building acoustics. Dr Sean Smith of RMP Acoustics and Napier University explains why these two areas are so critical for new build design and quality of life for occupants Despite the fact that the UK has the oldest housing stock in the developed world, refurbishment is still regarded as the Cinderella of the housing industry and the poor relation to new build. This is odd as upgrading the existing stock is a sound and sustainable answer to the current shortage of housing.
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Rethinking housing refurbishment
Despite the fact that the UK has the oldest housing stock in the developed world, refurbishment is still regarded as the Cinderella of the housing industry and the poor relation to new build. This is odd as upgrading the existing stock is a sound and sustainable answer to the current shortage of housing.
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Breaking the Code
Rupert Scott, Regulations & Codes Consultant for TRADA, discusses the Code for Sustainable Homes and how points are gained
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Towards zero carbon housing and Tranquility
With the firm backing of Stroud Building Control, former property developer Mike Hillard has built a family home above Stroud which is helping to redefine the concept of ‘ecohousing.’ Here he outlines the challenges involved in its design and construction, while busting a few myths about ‘green’ energy products
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-1.jpg "Towards zero carbon housing and Tranquility") |
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Sound judgements and Part E
Colin Potter (pictured right), Technical Advisor, Robust Details Ltd, gives SiteLines readers an overview of Part E requirements since the introduction of pre-completion testing in 2003
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-1.jpg "Sound judgements and Part E") |
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Sounding off about sustainability
Sound is not often at the top of the pile when discussions turn to sustainability, which is a pity because noise is one of the most common complaints that people have about their homes and neighbourhoods, writes John Tebbit of the Construction Products Association
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.jpg "Sounding off about sustainability") |
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Sustainable sound insulation
The drive from Government towards greater sustainability to meet the challenge of one-planet living is having positive knock-on effects over a wide range of building industry sectors, says Dr Sean Smith of the Building Performance Centre
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.jpg "Sustainable sound insulation") |
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Pitched battle
The stadium, modern and ancient, is about more than just watching a game; it is about experiencing the spectacle of sport through all our senses
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.jpg "Pitched battle") |
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