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BUILDING/ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
The “acoustics” of a space plays a pivotal in the spaces ability to function as desired, be it residential, educational, commercial or a performance space. The key to achieving “good acoustics” within a space, room or building is determining the correct acoustic criteria and then designing the building elements in order to achieve this criterion. The appropriate criteria for the project and individual spaces or rooms should be determined in the initial stages of the project and is one key reason why engaging an acoustics professional early in the design process is essential.
The acoustic criteria or acoustic requirements of a space are dependant on the intended end use of the space. Residential buildings require the ability for the resident to rest and relax, office spaces require user to be able to concentrate, communicate and hold confidential conversations and educational buildings require classrooms in which students can clearly understand what the teacher is discussing.
Noise Management Services can provide the following complete acoustic design solutions for a multitude of small and large scale projects.
Residential Projects
Small to large scale new build or refurbishment
• Initial noise assessments to assist with planning applications for developments
• Acoustic Design Services for new build residential properties to achieve the relevant Building Code of Australia compliance.
• Building Code of Australia compliance sound insulation testing
• Noise intrusion and remedial design advice for aircraft noise intrusion
Commercial Projects
office spaces, shops, mixed use
• Initial noise assessments to assist with planning applications for developments
• Design advice for office spaces including development of project specific acoustic criteria, speech privacy, internal ambient noise levels, reverberation time, building services noise
• Baseline acoustic testing of existing and new offices
Educational Projects
Nurseries, schools, colleges and universities
• Initial noise assessments to assist with planning applications for developments
• Acoustic design services for educational buildings such as schools and universities
• Compliance testing of recently completed educational buildings to ensure the building achieves its desired acoustic performance
Noise Management Services appreciate that projects are never one dimensional and may require additional acoustic services to accompany acoustic design input. If required we can provide full assessment and reporting services to assist with the development application during the initial stages of the project.
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