Why Covid has made us rethink whether our homes are fit for purpose
Before the Covid pandemic struck, many of us had a fairly well established and well-rehearsed daily routine. We generally knew when we’d be at home and what we’d be doing …
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Getting acoustic insulation right in Material Change of Use
We’re seeing boom times for building conversions, especially when it comes to creating new apartments in existing non-domestic buildings. Not surprising when you consider how the reduced demand for traditional …
‘Delighted’ homebuyers expect far better acoustic standards
The acoustic standards set out in the building regulations of all the UK nations go nowhere near far enough to ensure we build homes that owners and tenants will love. …
System approach helps housebuilders and developers raise acoustic standards
Hush Acoustics’ comprehensive range of systems and products provides housebuilders and developers with a clear route to delivering comfortable, high quality homes that have superior sound control and acoustic insulation …
SAS ceiling brings colour and personality to Wix European HQ, Dublin
SAS International was recently chosen to provide a modern, open cell ceiling for the canteen area at Wix.com’s European headquarters in Dublin. The renovation of the building supports the significant …
Acoustic specification made easy by Floorscan
Specifying the correct system to satisfy your acoustic requirements in residential building projects is easier than ever with the launch of Floorscan Acoustics’ new online Product Specifier tool. For residential, …
Knauf combines technical expertise with quality in Horizons project
Architects designing a large-scale Retirement Living Plus development in Poole have employed a range of exterior systems from Knauf – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building products …
Heradesign® offers multi-functional versatility on a grand scale
City of Glasgow College is the largest and most diverse tertiary education establishment in Scotland. Its Riverside campus opened its doors in 2015 aiming to lead the global maritime college …
Rockfon® Mono® Acoustic – more than a ceiling – at CDW 2017
Rockfon work at the forefront of technology, developing high quality acoustic ceiling and wall solutions. They are proud to exhibit their latest innovation, new generation Rockfon Mono Acoustic in the …
Knauf AMF Ceilings Acoustic Range is the ONE you need
Knauf AMF Ceilings now offers an enhanced Acoustic Range with the addition of new Thermatex Alpha ONE, Alpha HD and Thermatex Silence ceilings. The Knauf AMF Acoustic Range provides ceiling …
New ceiling to learning
Edinburgh based Architects LDN have specified the Hunter Douglas Luxalon 300A closed ceiling system for the lecture theatres and concourse areas at the University’s Adam Ferguson Building, where 452m2 of …