Residential buildings in today’s urban environment are surrounded by noise generating sources. And construction technology is increasingly incorporating lighter-weight materials, making acoustic comfort in indoor space a key challenge in building design.
Noise in a building can significantly affect how it functions and the general wellbeing of occupants. Unfortunately, too often acoustics are neglected throughout the design process, meaning it is to late to effectively incorporate acoustic controls. It is important that potential noise issues be identified and addressed from the design stage to meet client expectations, contractual and legislative requirements, and to avoid the potentially substantial expenses associated with noise control retrofits.
GHD provides a range of building acoustic services for all types of developments from individual dwellings to large scale residential, childcare, commercial, mixed-used developments, hotel, industrial, Defence, health and educational facilities. Our acoustic engineers have the ability to guide and assist architects and developers throughout the entire design process to achieve the design requirements.
Our Building Acoustics capability includes:
- Building Services Noise and Vibration (HVAC & Mechanical Services)
- National Construction Code (NCC) / Building Code of Australia (BCA) Compliance
- Noise Intrusion Assessment
- Environmental Noise Assessment
- Room Acoustics Design
- Construction Noise and Vibration Assessment and Management
- Occupational Certification, including Post Construction Acoustic Testing
- Green Star / WELL / LEAD Assessments
Please also refer to our Building Acoustics Capability Statement link:
