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Architectural AcousticsNightclubs and related leisure

facilities such as functionrooms, pubs, bowling alleys,laserquests, etc. are a stronggrowth industry in noise andacoustics- related architecture. Thesingle biggest problem associatedwith this area of work is a true 90’sproblem and is caused by the dramatic increase in low frequencynoise, particularly the repetitivethump of modern dance music.

Such low frequency thumping isnot only highly disturbing and a frequent nuisance under theEnvironmental Protection Act, butalso very difficult to control if nottackled properly. Other issues suchas mechanical services noise, risksto employees’ hearing under theNoise at Work Regulations, internalroom acoustics, and sound systemspecification are also an importantaspect of an acoustic consultant’s brief.

Philip Dunbavin Acoustics Ltd. services include the following:-

Internal noise to the external environment

External environmental noise affecting the internalclimate of the facility

Noise transmission between areas of the facility

Mechanical services noise

Internal room acoustics

Noise at Work Assessments

Initial surveys, detailed design, liaison with various authorities,design team meetings, site inspections, commissioning etc.

ACOUSTICCONSULTANTS

architectural

environmental

occupational

industrial

noise control at source

project management

planning

legal services

expert witness

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