With a preference reported for integrated acoustic design in schools, concrete finishing tools could be one way to add noise-diminishing effects to new buildings without the need for costly sound insulation.
Acoustic specialist Ecophon reports discussions which took place at the recent Remodelling Education Spaces conference in Manchester.
Susan Witterick, principal acoustic consultant for Capita Symonds, led the talk entitled Integrated acoustic design in remodelled schools.
The general consensus was that noise-reducing effects should be designed in from the outset, rather than added using specialist materials later.
Building Bulletin 93 in the Building Regulations for acoustic performance of schools was suggested as a target to aim for in renovations.
The British Ready-Mixed Concrete Association notes the benefits of using cement floors in schools, while concrete finishing tools could ensure that its noise-insulating properties are not impaired due to a poor application.
"It should be noted that concrete achieves the required acoustic performance with a minimum of extra acoustic finishes," the organisation explains.
Posted by Jonathan Gordon
Acoustic specialist Ecophon reports discussions which took place at the recent Remodelling Education Spaces conference in Manchester.
Susan Witterick, principal acoustic consultant for Capita Symonds, led the talk entitled Integrated acoustic design in remodelled schools.
The general consensus was that noise-reducing effects should be designed in from the outset, rather than added using specialist materials later.
Building Bulletin 93 in the Building Regulations for acoustic performance of schools was suggested as a target to aim for in renovations.
The British Ready-Mixed Concrete Association notes the benefits of using cement floors in schools, while concrete finishing tools could ensure that its noise-insulating properties are not impaired due to a poor application.
"It should be noted that concrete achieves the required acoustic performance with a minimum of extra acoustic finishes," the organisation explains.
Posted by Jonathan Gordon