www.sandv.com/downloads/1007croc.pdf. BREEAM and LEED. How do they compare? Back to homepage Given the new thinking around green building, and the key role the building industry plays in global climate change, the Green Building Council movement is coming to the UK.
Acoustics - Green Initiative Products. Being environmentally conscious means more than recycling and reducing waste.
It also means purchasing recycled and environmentally-friendly products. At Auralex, we strive to provide the most effective, high quality acoustical products while still being green. By using these products, consumers can also benefit by attaining LEED certification, and reaching Green Building goals. On this page you can learn about the benefits of these products and how Auralex is working to look after our earth.
Recycled Products Ever wonder where plastic bottles go when you recycle them? Made from Renewable Resources Products made from renewable resources make less impact on the environment because the supply grows back quickly. Low Emission Products Our ELiTE ProPanels emit a low amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's), and result in a better air quality for suggested use in any environment from homes, to schools and commercial use. Acoustics - Goes Green. Auralex Acoustics proudly presents...
Using a new formulation for foam development, this new product line is better for the environment, while maintaining the quality of sound control you trust from Auralex. 36% less global warming emission Results based on Preliminary Life Cycle Analysis by Five Winds International. What is LEED? Buildings generate up to 35 per cent of all greenhouse gases, 35 per cent of landfill waste comes from construction and demolition activities, and 80 per cent of all water is consumed in and around buildings.
It’s clear that making buildings greener can have a significant impact on larger environmental goals. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system that is recognized as the international mark of excellence for green building in over 132 countries. Since 2002, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and LEED Canada have been redefining the buildings and communities where Canadians live, work and learn. LEED works because it recognizes that sustainability should be at the heart of all buildings – in their design, construction and operation. Over the past 11 years, the CaGBC has certified over 1000 LEED buildings in Canada and registered over 4000, the second highest number in the world. A Beginners’ Guide To Acoustic Treatment. An account of an acoustic newbie’s journey from bare walls to a well-balanced, sonically pleasant space.
Chris Mayes-Wright It’s easy to get carried away once the boxes of gear arrive. But make sure you have a clear plan before sticking it up! The physics of the propagation of sound is immensely complicated, and when the assortment of materials that make up the walls, floors and ceiling (plus any windows, doors and furniture) are added to the equation, it’s very difficult to predict what will happen to sound waves once they’ve left their source. What’s more, every room is different, and it’s not just the dimensions that will dictate how the room will sound... Room For Improvement. Are the acoustics of your studio letting down your music?
Improving the sound of your room needn't cost much and pays dividends in better recordings and more transportable mixes. Read on for the SOS guide. Composting Chart. Sounds of Science. Sounds Of Science has done it again: Delivering products that are not only friendly to your health but to the environment as well.
Adopting the Cradle to Cradle way of looking at things we have managed to offer our customers not only the best products on the market but also the most environmentally friendly. No glass- or mineral wool is used (Ever wondered why that stuff comes delivered in airtight bags which are usually stored outside at the hardware store - and people do suggest you use it in your home or office where you spend your entire day covered only in a thin piece of cloth..). Wood fiber Made out of 100% fresh wood this material is truly remarkable. The fresh wood is crushed into a pulp and then dried and pressed into boards where the only thing holding the fibers together is the resin. Sound absorbers, damping feet, acoustic measurement kit. The Green Studio. Traditional acoustic materials from mineral and synthetic sources are subject to environmental concerns and possible health issues.
Now there are affordable, ‘green’ alternatives, but how suitable are they for the home studio? Daniel James Green building is a hot topic right now, as many people are considering their impact on the environment when planning a construction project. We humans are part of the environment too, and so enlightened self-interest has a role to play in studio building (or rebuilding). Acoustic Residues. There's a surprising mathematical ingredient in the sound of many performing artists and recording stars.
It manifests itself in the form of clusters of panels hanging on the walls of recording studios, concert halls, nightclubs, and other venues. Sculpted from wooden strips separated by thin aluminum dividers, each panel consists of an array of wells of equal width but different depths. Called reflection phase gratings, these panels scatter sound waves.
The result is a richer, livelier sound with an enhanced sense of space. Acoustics Crash Course 1 - Modes. A crash course in acoustics in Modes.
This is by no means complete, but it should serve as a good starting point for someone looking to learn about acoustics. Great for someone building a home or professional studio, or looking to correct problems for their home theater system. The Fun House Metaphor Imagine a room whose surfaces reflected light to varying degrees. These surfaces don't reflect light perfectly, but they all reflect light. Light travels much too swiftly for us to see it go by. This metaphor, while not totally accurate, can help you learn about the problems affecting rooms. Standing Waves, Room Modes, and Eigentones.
Engineering Acoustics/Sound Absorbing Structures and Materials. Introduction[edit] Noise can be defined as unwanted sound. There are many cases and applications that reducing noise level is of great importance. Loss of hearing is only one of the effects of continuous exposure to excessive noise levels. Physical acoustics – Departement Natuurkunde en Sterrenkunde KU Leuven. Introduction The physical acoustic research at the Laboratory of Acoustics and Thermal physics focusses on the theoretical and experimental investigation of wave propagation above and through a wide range in porous and inhomogeneous materials and the characterisation of these materials. Poro-elastic materials are formed from a continuous solid elastic material with open spaces or pores.
The pores are saturated with a fluid. The most well known examples are probably sound absorbing foams. SearchResult. Sound Absorption - BP. Sound absorption works by having sound energy dissipate as it is converted into thermal energy. Common household items such as carpeting, heavy drapes and upholstered furniture will absorb sound. Notice how a room echoes when it is empty, as sound waves reflect off the bare walls. BBC RD - Library - BBC Engineering.