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Custom Acoustic Solutions for the GCC: Mastering Silence in Extreme Climates - Building in the Middle East is different. You aren’t just fighting physics. You are fighting the environment. In Europe or North America acoustic design is mostly about mass and geometry. In the GCC you have to add a third variable: extreme heat. When the ambient temperature hits 50°C standard rules don’t apply. Materials expand. Equipment … Continue reading "Custom Acoustic Solutions for the GCC: Mastering Silence in Extreme Climates"
Certified Performance: Why Third-Party Testing is the Only Data That Counts - Imagine the scenario: the building is finished. The tenants are moving in. The acoustic consultant arrives for the final commissioning test. They turn on the chillers. The meter creates a reading. And it is 5dB too high. Panic sets in. Retrofitting a live building is a financial disaster. It destroys margins and ruins reputations. You … Continue reading "Certified Performance: Why Third-Party Testing is the Only Data That Counts"
From Hospitals to Classrooms: Creating Healthier Spaces Through Acoustic Design - When you enter a hospital or a school, you don’t ever think about the impact that sound creates. It is an invisible force that shapes your overall experience when you are at a premise. Excessive noise in classrooms can disrupt learning experiences. Similarly, it can disrupt procedures at a healthcare facility too. This is where … Continue reading "From Hospitals to Classrooms: Creating Healthier Spaces Through Acoustic Design"
Acoustic Louvres: The Unsung Heroes of Architectural Noise Control - Modern building design is a constant negotiation. You have the architectural vision. It demands clean lines and aesthetic purity. Then you have the mechanical reality. A functional building is basically a large machine. It needs to breathe. This creates a conflict. The equipment that keeps a building alive is loud. Generators roar. Chillers hum. Fans … Continue reading "Acoustic Louvres: The Unsung Heroes of Architectural Noise Control"
Fire-Rated Sound Attenuators : Safety and Sound Control - Whether you own commercial or industrial property, as the owner it’s your responsibility to ensure that it is not only functional, but that it is also safe and compliant with health and safety laws, rules, and regulations. Considering the fact that facilities of this scale often feature extensive HVAC systems consisting of metres upon metres … Continue reading "Fire-Rated Sound Attenuators : Safety and Sound Control"
Data Centre Noise Control: Managing Cooling Without Compromising Acoustics - Data centres are running hotter than ever. Rack densities are climbing to support AI and high-performance cloud computing. The thermal load is skyrocketing. To keep servers from hitting thermal shutdown you need air. Massive amounts of it. The cooling infrastructure required to move that air generates a wall of sound. You have high-static pressure fans. … Continue reading "Data Centre Noise Control: Managing Cooling Without Compromising Acoustics"- Experience the Silence: How Sound Attenuators Enhance HVAC Performance - HVAC systems in homes, hotels, hospitals and offices should deliver efficient, but quiet airflow for the residents. That’s because fan and duct borne noise can disrupt work, sleep, and even patient care. Among different solutions available to keep the noise of HVAC systems low, sound attenuators are quite popular. They can cut noise at the … Continue reading "Experience the Silence: How Sound Attenuators Enhance HVAC Performance"
Silent Healing: The Importance of Proper Acoustic Design in Healthcare Facilities - Few individuals besides those in the acoustics and healthcare industries know that the maximum recommended background noise in hospital patient rooms should be 35 decibels during the day and 30 decibels at night as set forth by the World Health Organisation. However, achieving quality acoustics in healthcare facilities is one of the most technically challenging … Continue reading "Silent Healing: The Importance of Proper Acoustic Design in Healthcare Facilities"
Managing The Noise Control of Chiller Noise Pollution - Chillers produce noise that is beyond the acceptable limit because of multiple sound sources and the tonal quality of the noise. The problem becomes worse if the chillers are located near the residential area and especially at night. In most cases, chillers are located on the ground floor or on the roof. In both cases, … Continue reading "Managing The Noise Control of Chiller Noise Pollution"
Using Acoustics to Improve Workplace Safety and Productivity in Industrial Settings - Acoustics is an essential aspect of industrial settings, as it can significantly impact the safety and productivity of the workplace. One of the key areas where acoustics can be used to enhance industrial settings is through the utilisation of HVAC systems. One of the most critical aspects of HVAC systems in industrial settings is the … Continue reading "Using Acoustics to Improve Workplace Safety and Productivity in Industrial Settings"