Browsing articles tagged with "Hoare Lea Archives - Noise Action Week"
Apr
23
2014
23
2014
Overheating vs noise - the new homes challenge
With regulation requiring better sealed, thermally efficient building envelopes, many new homes are prone to overheating - and for buildings near roads and rail opening windows means exposure to noise. Hoare Lea & Partners, a leading consulting engineering firm in the design of new homes is currently undertaking a study into the relationship between overheating and noise. During Noise Action Week they will be assessing acceptable noise levels in homes. Acoustic engineer Barry Jobling explains. […]
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