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100 1 _aKucharek, Jan-Carlos
245 0 2 _aA kind of hush
260 _c2006
490 0 _aRIBA Journal
_v113(9) September 2006, 67-70(3)
520 _aExamines 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.
590 _aIKA190906
650 2 4 _aBUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 APPROVED DOCUMENT E (2003 EDITION)
651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
_y
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-BUILDING ELEMENTS-COMPLETE BUILDING ELEMENTS-FLOORS
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