At IAC, we always welcome the opportunity to provide customers with the best acoustic solution that will satisfy or exceed their noise pollution expectations. On this page, you will find a sample of some recent projects completed by IAC. To find out more, please contact any one of our Building Services Team.
Southampton University
Market sector:
Education
Location:
Southampton, Hampshire
The brief:
To reduce the amount of complaints regarding the excessive noise from the new chillers. Due to planning conditions the enclosure had to be built within an existing wooden fence compound.
The solution:
Moduline and Varitone acoustic panels were selected to reduce the transmission of noise and to provide absorption. Roof mounted circular silencers were also selected to reduce the cooling fan noise.
Acoustic Consultant:
Alan Saunders & Associates
Leicester Tigers RFC
Market sector:
Sports/Entertainment
Location:
Leicester - To increase the total capacity of the stadium from 17,500 to 30,000. The North Stand “Caterpillar Stand” is to have 10,500 additional seating
The brief:
To provide noise control products to the main Air Handling System serving the offices, kitchens and corporate facilities.
The solution:
Quiet Duct Silencers were provided to provide the maximum noise reduction.
Main Contractor:
Galliford Try
M & E Consultant:
Hannan Associates
M & E Consultant:
MJN Colston
Reiss Fashion Store
Market sector:
Retail
Location:
Westminster, London
The brief:
To complete the air conditioning refurbishment. Ensure that the noise control products match the adjacent mansard roofing.
The solution:
2 large acoustic louvre screens 23m x 5m and 7m x 9m for exceptional airflow around the rooftop plant room. The screens were staggered over two roof levels, one screen inclined at 15 degrees with mitred corner blade sections which matched the adjacent roofing. The louvre blades were inverted to prevent ‘line of sight’ through the screen.
Architects:
Squire & Partners
Unwanted Noise Pollution from Machinery Plant and Equipment
Market sector:
Residential, Retail, and Commercial
Location:
Covent Garden, London
A prestigious, high-density mixed-use development at St Martin’s Courtyard comprising 25 new retail outlets; 5 restaurants; 70,000 sq. ft. of premium office space, and 37 luxury apartments.
The brief:
Reduce noise pollution from machinery plant and equipment.
Protect residents, office workers and visitors to the site from plant noise.
The solution:
IAC installed five acoustic louvre enclosures to contain noise from the machinery plant and equipment. Three enclosures were installed in rooftop locations, with another positioned on the ground floor and another in the third floor of the building.
Architects:
SCH and MR Partnership
Contractor:
Wates Group Limited
Noise from Mechanical Services Plant
Market sector:
Retail
Location:
Shepton Mallet, Somerset
The Townsend Retail Park is home to many of the UK's best-known brands including New Look, Tesco, Boots, Laura Ashley, Pampered Pets and Argos.
The brief:
Prevent noise disturbance from mechanical services plant in plant rooms serving the major retail outlets.
Complete the project from site survey to installation within eight weeks.
The solution:
IAC conducted a site survey and recommended freestanding 3-sided acoustic louvre screens. These screens are long-life, maintenance free structures comprising energy-saving, high performance R-type louvres of IAC's standard aerodynamic design with low pressure-drop characteristics.
IAC designed and installed the robust all-metal screens measuring 30m in length and 3m high with a white polyester powder finish matching the cladding on the plant room building. All works were completed within the customer’s eight-week deadline.
Architects:
McLaren Construction
Contractor:
Lyons Sleeman and Hoare, Hook, Hampshire
Noise Nuisance from Cooling System
Market sector:
Commercial
Location:
Data Centre located on an industrial estate in Gloucestershire
The brief:
Reduce noise nuisance from cooling technology installed on a rooftop position.
Prevent noise pollution from affecting local residents and business users of the industrial estate.
The solution offered must take into consideration the cramped environment and rooftop position of the cooling system.
The solution:
IAC designed, manufactured and installed acoustic louvres to all four sides of the plant area. Angled solid acoustic panels were constructed to the elevated section.
Contractor:
Sharkey Group, Birmingham
Noisy Building Chillers
Market sector:
Information Technology (IT)
Location:
Data Centre in central London providing internet services
The brief:
Reduce excessive noise emissions from the chillers that serve the air conditioning systems.
Prevent noise nuisance from the chillers interfering with the local residents and businesses.
The previous solid roof top noise control measures were causing the chillers to overheat and breakdown. As a result, the client and their customers suffered interruptions to their internet service. The situation is worse during hot summer days. The solution must include measures to prevent plant from overheating.
The solution:
IAC designed and installed a 130m-long-acoustic louvre screen that allowed sufficient airflow for cooling of the plant. This solution delivered excellent noise attenuation performance in line with the customer’s expectation.
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