Vented Facades – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:25:00 +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 Vented Facades – MACH GROUP https://www.machgroup.co.uk 32 32 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> 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 – St Peter’s Primary School Discrete Facade https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-st-peters-primary-school-discrete-facade/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-st-peters-primary-school-discrete-facade/ St Peters school is located in relatively close proximity to the M5 and as such, environmental noise levels are too high to allow for natural ventilation through openable windows. MACH Acoustics was employed by South Gloucestershire Council to provide a range of design options to prevent noise ingress into this classroom. One of the unique […]

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]]> St Peters school is located in relatively close proximity to the M5 and as such, environmental noise levels are too high to allow for natural ventilation through openable windows. MACH Acoustics was employed by South Gloucestershire Council to provide a range of design options to prevent noise ingress into this classroom. One of the unique elements of this project was a considerable slope across...

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]]> Case Study – London and West London Acadamies https://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-london-and-west-london-acadamies/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:40:00 +0000 http://www.machgroup.co.uk/case-study-london-and-west-london-acadamies/ London and West London Academies, two large £30M+ Academy are both designed around a natural ventilation, incorporating cross ventilation. Both schools were required to meet BB93 and BB101 ‘Ventilation of School Buildings’. MACH Acoustics worked with Fosters and Partners to develop a practical solution. Our findings were that the cost of conventional attenuators along with […]

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]]> London and West London Academies, two large £30M+ Academy are both designed around a natural ventilation, incorporating cross ventilation. Both schools were required to meet BB93 and BB101 ‘Ventilation of School Buildings’. MACH Acoustics worked with Fosters and Partners to develop a practical solution. Our findings were that the cost of conventional attenuators along with their size and short...

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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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