BB93 – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:52:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 https://www.machgroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-Picture1-32x32.jpg BB93 – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk 32 32 Case Study – Heathrow Hydrant Operating Company https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-heathrow-hydrant-operating-company/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:52:25 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/?p=6622 Heathrow Hydrant Operating Company Noise at Work Mach Testing carried a Noise at Work survey for the Heathrow Hydrant Operating Company.  They provide a refueling service to over 100,000  planes a year which land in Terminal two.  Employees regularly go out on to the tarmac to refuel the planes, therefore their workplace offers numerous health and […]

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]]> Mach Testing carried a Noise at Work survey for the Heathrow Hydrant Operating Company. They provide a refueling service to over 100,000 planes a year which land in Terminal two. Employees regularly go out on to the tarmac to refuel the planes, therefore their workplace offers numerous health and safety risks in terms of the amount of noise which they are exposed to. MACH Testing used a...

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]]> Chris cuts though the jargon of Rw and Dw https://www.machgroup.co.uk/chris-cuts-though-the-jargon-of-rw-and-dw/ Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/chris-cuts-though-the-jargon-of-rw-and-dw/ Rw and DnTw – Knowing the Difference can Save You Money A common confusion in specifying wall types for a building lies in the difference between Rw and DnTw.  Misunderstanding this can go either way in terms of under or over performance; therefore getting this simple difference goes a long way to ensuring a good […]

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]]> Rw and DnTw – Knowing the Difference can Save You Money A common confusion in specifying wall types for a building lies in the difference between Rw and DnTw. Misunderstanding this can go either way in terms of under or over performance; therefore getting this simple difference goes a long way to ensuring a good result on site, as well as presenting value engineering opportunities.

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]]> BB93 Updates – Lean, Green and much much Clearer https://www.machgroup.co.uk/bb93-updates-lean-green-and-much-much-clearer/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:49:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/bb93-updates-lean-green-and-much-much-clearer/ MACH Acoustics aims to lead in the acoustics design of low carbon buildings and open plan teaching spaces, and hence has considerable experience in the design of educational buildings, please see our book ‘Sustainable Acoustics’ found at http://www.machacoustics.com/sustainableacoustics/acoustics-vented-facades. To achieve the above goal, MACH Acoustics works closely with the Architectural Department at the University of […]

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]]> MACH Acoustics aims to lead in the acoustics design of low carbon buildings and open plan teaching spaces, and hence has considerable experience in the design of educational buildings, please see our book ‘Sustainable Acoustics’ found at http://www.machacoustics.com/sustainableacoustics/acoustics-vented-facades. To achieve the above goal, MACH Acoustics works closely with the Architectural...

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]]> Lecture Theatre Design with Acoustic Modelling https://www.machgroup.co.uk/lecture-theatre-design-with-acoustic-modelling/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/lecture-theatre-design-with-acoustic-modelling/ MACH Acoustics were appointed to carry out acoustic design for the refurbished Clattern Lecture Theatre. MACH created an acoustic model of the lecture space, calibrated by acoustic testing of the existing site. The design report concentrated on the two main factors effecting lecture theatre acoustics: Speech Ineligibility A standard requirement for a lecture theatre is […]

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]]> MACH Acoustics were appointed to carry out acoustic design for the refurbished Clattern Lecture Theatre. MACH created an acoustic model of the lecture space, calibrated by acoustic testing of the existing site. The design report concentrated on the two main factors effecting lecture theatre acoustics: A standard requirement for a lecture theatre is to achieve good speech intelligibility of the...

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]]> Case Study: Llwynderw Primary School https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-llwynderw-primary-school/ Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-llwynderw-primary-school/ Llwynderw Primary School is a project in Abergaveny that MACH Acoustics worked on in partnership with Stride Treglown Architects and Willmott Dixon. The school incorporates natural ventilation through a vented facade and openable windows, which cross ventilate classrooms via a central chimney – saving money, building space and simplifying the construction. An important stage in […]

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]]> Llwynderw Primary School is a project in Abergaveny that MACH Acoustics worked on in partnership with Stride Treglown Architects and Willmott Dixon. The school incorporates natural ventilation through a vented facade and openable windows, which cross ventilate classrooms via a central chimney – saving money, building space and simplifying the construction. An important stage in the acoustic design...

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]]> Case Study: Hertfordshire University https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-hertfordshire-university/ Wed, 26 Feb 2014 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-hertfordshire-university/ The Law Court at the University of Hertfordshire is a £10M advanced facility, including a full-scale courtroom with public gallery, a working law clinic, a purpose built mediation centre and a dedicated CPD suite, as well as a large number of offices and classrooms. A BREEAM project, the building was to be naturally ventilated. MEP designers […]

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]]> The Law Court at the University of Hertfordshire is a £10M advanced facility, including a full-scale courtroom with public gallery, a working law clinic, a purpose built mediation centre and a dedicated CPD suite, as well as a large number of offices and classrooms. A BREEAM project, the building was to be naturally ventilated. MEP designers AECOM specified the Mach Acoustics NatVent Attenuator to...

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]]> Case Study: Dartington Primary School Nat Vent Box https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-dartington-primary-school-nat-vent-box/ Wed, 19 Feb 2014 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-dartington-primary-school-nat-vent-box/ Dartington Primary School is located in close proximity to the A384; a large busy road. A number of natural ventilation strategies were developed in cooperation with Arup, including the use of landscaping as a barrier. This inspiring solid timber project presented challenges internally and externally. Natural ventilation is achieved through an external bulkhead cross-venting through […]

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]]> Dartington Primary School is located in close proximity to the A384; a large busy road. A number of natural ventilation strategies were developed in cooperation with Arup, including the use of landscaping as a barrier. This inspiring solid timber project presented challenges internally and externally. Natural ventilation is achieved through an external bulkhead cross-venting through the roof.

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]]> Case Study: Ebbw Vale Learning Zone https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-ebbw-vale-learning-zone/ Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:11:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-ebbw-vale-learning-zone/ The Learning Zone lies at the heart of the regeneration and redevelopment of the former steelworks at Ebbw Vale, the largest regeneration project in Wales. MACH Acoustics worked with Architects BDP to develop a natural ventilation strategy between classrooms. MF tracks were used to hold the NVA – creating a cost effective bulkhead, with acoustic […]

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]]> The Learning Zone lies at the heart of the regeneration and redevelopment of the former steelworks at Ebbw Vale, the largest regeneration project in Wales. MACH Acoustics worked with Architects BDP to develop a natural ventilation strategy between classrooms. MF tracks were used to hold the NVA – creating a cost effective bulkhead, with acoustic attenuation and building services able to coexist in...

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]]> Case Study – University of Hertfordshire Law Court https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-university-of-hertfordshire-law-court/ Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-university-of-hertfordshire-law-court/ The Law Court at the University of Hertfordshire is a £10M building with advanced facilities, including a full-scale courtroom with public gallery, a working law clinic, a purpose built mediation centre and a dedicated CPD suite, as well as a large number of offices and classrooms. Aiming for BREEAM status, the building was to be […]

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]]> The Law Court at the University of Hertfordshire is a £10M building with advanced facilities, including a full-scale courtroom with public gallery, a working law clinic, a purpose built mediation centre and a dedicated CPD suite, as well as a large number of offices and classrooms. Aiming for BREEAM status, the building was to be naturally ventilated. MACH Acoustics provided a vented facade...

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]]> Case Study – Llwynderw Primary School https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-llwynderw-primary-school-2/ Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-llwynderw-primary-school-2/ Llwynderw Primary School is a project in Abergaveny that MACH Acoustics worked on in partnership with Stride Treglown Architects and Willmott Dixon The school incorporates natural ventilation through a vented facade and openable windows, which cross ventilate classrooms via a central chimney – saving money, building space and simplifying the construction. An important stage in […]

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]]> Llwynderw Primary School is a project in Abergaveny that MACH Acoustics worked on in partnership with Stride Treglown Architects and Willmott Dixon The school incorporates natural ventilation through a vented facade and openable windows, which cross ventilate classrooms via a central chimney – saving money, building space and simplifying the construction. An important stage in the acoustic design...

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