Natural Ventilation – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:57:17 +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 Natural Ventilation – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk 32 32 The Future of Windows https://www.machgroup.co.uk/the-future-of-windows/ Mon, 09 Nov 2015 13:11:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/the-future-of-windows/ When the Romans invented the glass window, they couldn’t have anticipated the environmental context and settings years later: Windows continue to let in light ages on, however undesirable levels of air and sound also intrude. MACH Acoustics recognises the importance of noise control through window design. Where simple traditional design limits the use of open […]

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]]> When the Romans invented the glass window, they couldn’t have anticipated the environmental context and settings years later: Windows continue to let in light ages on, however undesirable levels of air and sound also intrude. MACH Acoustics recognises the importance of noise control through window design. Where simple traditional design limits the use of open windows, we have now developed a range...

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]]> Keep passing the Open Windows https://www.machgroup.co.uk/keep-passing-the-open-windows/ Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:33:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/keep-passing-the-open-windows/ Introduction This Blog Post is taken from the latest MACH Acoustics book “The Acoustics of Open Windows” – Chapter “The Future of Windows”.  This book can be downloaded as an iBook from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/the-acoustics-of-open-windows/id1049860606?mt=13 This book publishes part of Ze Nunes’ ongoing PHD, on the subject of visualizing sound and air in low carbon buildings. At […]

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]]> Introduction This Blog Post is taken from the latest MACH Acoustics book “The Acoustics of Open Windows” – Chapter “The Future of Windows”. This book can be downloaded as an iBook from: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/book/the-acoustics-of-open-windows/id1049860606?mt=13 This book publishes part of Ze Nunes’ ongoing PHD, on the subject of visualizing sound and air in low carbon buildings.

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]]> Bath University PhD helps us see what we hear https://www.machgroup.co.uk/bath-university-phd-helps-us-see-what-we-hear/ Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:14:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/bath-university-phd-helps-us-see-what-we-hear/ MACH’s very own Ze Nunes is embarking upon a PhD at Bath University, and the research he will do should not only change the way acoustics is heard but also viewed. Entitled, “A common Multi-disciplinary visualization of sound and air in low carbon building realizes modern building design intent fully”. He justifies that the lack of design solution and […]

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]]> MACH’s very own Ze Nunes is embarking upon a PhD at Bath University, and the research he will do should not only change the way acoustics is heard but also viewed. Entitled, “A common Multi-disciplinary visualization of sound and air in low carbon building realizes modern building design intent fully”. He justifies that the lack of design solution and basic conceptual understanding of acoustics is...

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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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]]> Cross Ventilating into a Noisy Atrium with NAT Vent Attenuator https://www.machgroup.co.uk/cross-ventilating-into-a-noisy-atrium-with-nat-vent-attenuator/ Wed, 05 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/cross-ventilating-into-a-noisy-atrium-with-nat-vent-attenuator/ The video above aims to demonstrate the performance of the NAT Vent Attenuator, and its ability to naturally ventilate, even between noisey areas. For more information about using central atriums, have a look at our previous post on atriums and case studies: Archway Primary School and Winford Primary School

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]]> The video above aims to demonstrate the performance of the NAT Vent Attenuator, and its ability to naturally ventilate, even between noisey areas. For more information about using central atriums, have a look at our previous post on atriums and case studies: Archway Primary School and Winford Primary School The post Cross Ventilating into a Noisy Atrium with NAT Vent Attenuator appeared first on...

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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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]]> Demonstration of Sound Level Difference through Window Opening https://www.machgroup.co.uk/demonstration-of-sound-level-difference-through-window-opening/ Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/demonstration-of-sound-level-difference-through-window-opening/ When testing the performance of the NAT Vent Attenuator at Winford Primary School, we performed a noise break in assessment whilst opening a window. The video above illustrates the sound level difference has a steep decay from a small opening.

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]]> When testing the performance of the NAT Vent Attenuator at Winford Primary School, we performed a noise break in assessment whilst opening a window. The video above illustrates the sound level difference has a steep decay from a small opening. The post Demonstration of Sound Level Difference through Window Opening appeared first on MACH GROUP.

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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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]]> Finite-Difference Time-Domain Models of Open Windows https://www.machgroup.co.uk/finite-difference-time-domain-models-of-open-windows/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/finite-difference-time-domain-models-of-open-windows/ An important area of research for MACH Acoustics, below are a few examples of a FDTD model we have produced to demonstrate various open window conditions. First a top swung window, notice the noise ingress into the room. The above but as a bottom swing. An open window representation. The above but with a internal […]

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]]> An important area of research for MACH Acoustics, below are a few examples of a FDTD model we have produced to demonstrate various open window conditions. First a top swung window, notice the noise ingress into the room. The above but as a bottom swing. An open window representation. The above but with a internal baffle. If you find this content interesting, why not arrange a CPD with MACH...

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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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