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Acoustics help eating in comfort B
y their very nature of being large, open spaces with many hard surfaces, ambient noise levels in bars and restaurants tends to be high. This inevitably leads to customers talking louder to be heard and so begins a perpetual cycle of increased noise levels as everyone starts to have increasingly louder conversations. This, coupled with noise from music, kitchen machinery and HVAC services, can easily ruin the experience. To help combat the problems of reverberating sound,
designers frequently
specify acoustic ceilings to help to strike a balance between a lively and welcoming environment and an experience where
the space is uncomfortably loud. This is important because customers’ comfort and a willingness to spend time and money is decreased in a noisy environment. A good example of this is the Chamberlain Hotel in London where sustainable and ethical designers Sibley Grove have used Troldtekt acoustic panels to counterpoint the reverberating noise refl ecting from the stripped-back architecture with its exposed structural columns, ductwork and concrete surfaces. Troldtekt acoustic panels are a perfect
solution for this type of venue either as part of a suspended ceiling or individual ‘acoustic clouds’. They are available in a variety of different surfaces and colours and combine sound absorption with a tactile surface. With an expected life cycle of at least 50 years and resistance to humidity and impact, they are available in various sizes and four grades, from extreme fi ne to coarse. The panels can be left untreated or painted in almost any RAL colour. Depending on the panel specifi ed, reaction to fi re is classed in accordance with EN 13501 as B-s1,d0 or
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works with Comfort Frame IWI to achieve energy effi ciency The Wraptite®
Sibley Grove Project: The Chamberlain Hotel A2-s1,d0 respectively.
Founded on the Cradle-to-Cradle design concept and having attained Gold certifi cation, Troldtekt wood wool acoustic panels are manufactured using wood from certifi ed forests (PEFC™ and FSC®
C115450)
and can contribute positively to a building’s BREEAM, DGNB or LEED points. More information on how acoustics can provide solutions for hospitality areas can be found at
www.troldtekt.com/ references/hotel-restaurant while samples and technical guidance is available from
www.troldtekt.com.
info@troldtekt.dk www.troldtekt.com 15/08/2023 08:49 external air barrier system from A. Proctor Group has been installed in combination with the
innovative and unique Comfort Frame Internal Wall Insulation system to deliver impressive energy effi ciency savings to a housing retrofi t project. Comfort Frame’s IWI system is the only Fabric First solution that is isolated from the existing wall, which eliminates the risk of thermal bridging and condensation. Designed to improve the performance of solid walled properties, this transition to a lower carbon-built environment delivers 50% savings on tenant energy bills. Wraptite is the only self-adhering vapour-permeable air barrier certifi ed by the BBA and combines the critical properties of vapour permeability and airtightness in one self- adhering membrane. This approach saves on both the labour and material costs associated with achieving the energy effi ciency demands in buildings. Graham Harrison, managing director of Motion Frame Limited, explained: “The Wraptite breather membrane was applied to the inside face of the existing fabric of the building enabling us to create a highly effi cient airtight fi nish.”
01250 872261
www.proctorgroup.com ADF09_A
Proctor_Insulation_DPR.indd 1 LAMILUX announce market launch of the Modular Glass Skylight MS78
LAMILUX are proud to introduce the new Modular Glass Skylight MS78 – the pre-glazed single tier mono- pitch roofl ight innovatively designed for combining outstanding daylight, simple installation and outstanding performance. The LAMILUX Modular Glass Skylight MS78 is a thermally broken, mono-pitch roofl ight that can be confi gured by forming a row of pre-fabricated modules, presenting architects and contractors with design fl exibility and a product that is easy to specify and install. The latest daylighting innovation from LAMILUX offers design freedom with installation available in roof pitch inclinations ranging from 5°-30°, and sizes varying according to design – with a maximum module size of 1.3 m x 3 m, and a total roofl ight length of up to 20 m. Each module, whilst uniformed in appearance, can be confi gured as a fi xed panel, or as an integrated opening vent for natural ventilation with no restrictions on fi xed/opening confi gurations. The pre-glazed paneling system can be mounted directly on load-bearing surfaces which means there is no special concrete, wood or steel upstand requirements, enabling a simple installation and shorter lead times.
www.lamiluxskylights.co.uk Lamilux
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