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Acoustic Evaluation of Floating Floors With Housekeeping Pads

Mechanical and electrical equipment rooms are one of the main sources of noise and vibration in buildings. In high-rise buildings, it is usually inevitable to locate equipment rooms in mid-floors rather than placing them far from noise sensitive areas such as basements or separate structures. The noise from the mechanical equipment such as chillers, circulation…

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Acoustic Solutions to Noise and Vibration Problems in Buildings with Mechanical Plant Rooms Adjacent to Occupied Spaces

ABSTRACT HEADING An increase in population and limited land availability in modern cities means that concrete and steel frame high-rise buildings are being constructed more than ever. These buildings are technologically advanced, offering occupants comfortable environments, which is achieved by the use of building services installations. Mechanical rooms form part of these services and with…

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Architectural and Acoustic Considerations For Social Care Settings

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the architecture, acoustics and design of care homes have an acute impact on the wellbeing of residents. However, guidance in this field is limited. At KP Acoustics we’ve joined forces with WGP Architects to explain how a considered balance of architectural and acoustic considerations can contribute to care…

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