BREEAM – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:59:45 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.12 https://www.machgroup.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-Picture1-32x32.jpg BREEAM – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk 32 32 Pulling the wool over BREEAM https://www.machgroup.co.uk/pulling-the-wool-over-breeam/ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:11:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/pulling-the-wool-over-breeam/ We believe in low carbon buildings and the typical 3 and 4 credits allocated purely to acoustics by BREEAM can be more or less guaranteed to help achieve the highest possible rating. MACH differs from other consultants in our approach to achieving the energy usage credits, and credits relating to sustainable recycled materials. We aim […]

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]]> We believe in low carbon buildings and the typical 3 and 4 credits allocated purely to acoustics by BREEAM can be more or less guaranteed to help achieve the highest possible rating. MACH differs from other consultants in our approach to achieving the energy usage credits, and credits relating to sustainable recycled materials. We aim to lead in the acoustics design of green buildings...

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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 – 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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]]> Case Study – Windford Primary School https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-windford-primary-school/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-windford-primary-school/ Winford school is located directly under the flight path of Bristol Airport, as such noise ingress is a significant issue. During the design stage of this building several design options where reviewed. The school is a prime example of the versatility of the NVA and MACH Acoustics. Facade ventilation is incorporated through window and horizontal […]

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]]> Winford school is located directly under the flight path of Bristol Airport, as such noise ingress is a significant issue. During the design stage of this building several design options where reviewed. The school is a prime example of the versatility of the NVA and MACH Acoustics. Facade ventilation is incorporated through window and horizontal louvres. Cross ventilation is applied through...

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]]> Natural Ventilation Feasibility https://www.machgroup.co.uk/natural-ventilation-feasibility/ Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:53:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/natural-ventilation-feasibility/ As per the introduction to this blog, MACH Acoustics aims to provide a useful blog providing ideas, details and knowledge, where people can discuss ideas and hopefully move forwards in a more suitable and low carbon way. MACH Acoustics has recently published four conference papers on the acoustic design of low energy buildings. Subjects covered […]

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]]> As per the introduction to this blog, MACH Acoustics aims to provide a useful blog providing ideas, details and knowledge, where people can discuss ideas and hopefully move forwards in a more suitable and low carbon way. MACH Acoustics has recently published four conference papers on the acoustic design of low energy buildings. Subjects covered are the acoustic performance of open windows...

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