Building Products; Interiors Childcare institutions with sound design


The design of spaces for children is intriguing because of the permanent influence it can have on them. A new online theme by Danish acoustic panel manufacturer Troldtekt explores through articles and expert interviews how good acoustics plays its part when designing these areas. Of course, other factors such as colour, shapes, robustness and finish also have an impact but so does sound. Careful design considerations are particularly important because a child’s environment moulds their perspectives for the future. Studies such as Bronzaft and McCarthy (1975) have shown the effect noise has on wellbeing and learning – This is the reason why the products of specialist manufacturers like Troldtekt are specified to solve the problems of noise and reverberated sounds. If acoustic absorption is ineffective, discomfort and irritation will result from the reverberations. If it is designed well, the participant’s interest will increase, as many case studies for new and transformed buildings prove. The benefits of 100 per cent Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability.


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ERA’s lockdown provides peace of mind at Kingsland School


In a world where terror is an ongoing threat, Kingsland School, in Kingstanding, Birmingham, is one of the first to fit Lockdown from ERA, the UK’s first emergency barricade device able to lock down a door in seconds in a crisis situation, helping to protect school children. Designed to provide high performance security in the event of a threatening situation, Lockdown is ideal for schools as it is simple and easy to fit, making doors inaccessible to intruders and creating a safe hiding place for students and teachers in the event of an attack. Lockdown’s unique design ensures it is stronger and more robust than a regular lock as it secures the full door, not just at one point. Additionally, unlike a thumb turn lock, where the room can be accidentally or mischievously locked by students, Lockdown is always intentionally deployed. Carol Stephenson, school business manager at Kingsland School said: “Initially, we were attracted by how easy Lockdown is to deploy – we had a demonstration and could immediately see it had been designed with simplicity in mind – something that was incredibly important to us. We decided it was the right product for our school of 327 pupils.”


01922 490 000 www.eraeverywhere.com


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