FEATURE
ENGINEERING ACOUSTIC EXCELLENCE Noise matters just as much as efficiency in commercial offices, says Nathan Chance, National C&I Technical & Sales Manager at Riello Burners. Here, he explains why.
In today’s commercial property market, the role of building services extends far beyond simply keeping occupants warm. High-performance heating must now integrate seamlessly with architectural design, ESG strategies, and occupant wellbeing. In modern office environments, particularly premium multi-tenant or mixed-use developments, noise matters just as much as efficiency.
At Riello, we’ve seen a marked shift in how mechanical plant is specified. Developers, consultants, and facilities managers are demanding more than just low emissions and design, they are looking for quietness too.
A quiet revolution in heating plant The design priorities for office buildings are evolving. Open-plan working, hybrid collaboration spaces, high- density occupancy and wellness-focused amenities have transformed how mechanical systems are assessed. Background noise from plantrooms - once tolerated - is now a measurable barrier to occupant comfort and productivity.
Independent studies have shown that excessive ambient noise can reduce employee concentration, increase cognitive fatigue, and lower workplace satisfaction. This has clear implications for developers targeting WELL certification, BREEAM excellence, or high-value tenants in central business districts.
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For Riello, this means developing burners that don’t just perform technically, they must do so quietly.
Proven acoustic solutions for
demanding spaces We’ve responded to these market drivers with a range of bespoke acoustic shrouds engineered to reduce burner noise by up to 10 dB(A) to 20dBA, tested to EN 15036-1 standards. These shrouds are designed specifically for our high-performance gas and dual-fuel burners, particularly the RS/M remove add ULX, RS/E, RX, and RLS, series.
Each shroud is: • Custom matched to the burner model and duty.
• Eco-compliant, using environmentally considerate acoustic insulation.
• Compact enough for retrofit into constrained plantrooms.
• Performance tested, with consistent reduction in airborne noise.
This solution is particularly valuable in projects where burner rooms are adjacent to or directly above office floors, meeting rooms, or collaborative zones,
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