A kind of hush
Language: English Series: RIBA Journal ; 113(9) September 2006, 67-70(3)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Examines the issue of timber floor acoustics as many house builders are being lured back to the use of timber in affordable, sustainable high-density housing. Discusses the timber floor robust details alternative to pre-completion testing in respect of new build but these do not apply to refurbishment or where an architectural practice proposes its own design. Concludes that timber is able to perform acoustically and sustainability credits will be given for its use in the forthcoming Code for Sustainable Homes. Presents case studies of the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood and Chimney Pot Park, Salford.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Examines the issue of timber floor acoustics as many house builders are being lured back to the use of timber in affordable, sustainable high-density housing. Discusses the timber floor robust details alternative to pre-completion testing in respect of new build but these do not apply to refurbishment or where an architectural practice proposes its own design. Concludes that timber is able to perform acoustically and sustainability credits will be given for its use in the forthcoming Code for Sustainable Homes. Presents case studies of the Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood and Chimney Pot Park, Salford.