CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK
SOUND SUSTAINABILITY WITH KNAUF ACOUSTIC CEILINGS
Creating sustainable spaces relies on the use of circular materials that maintain their performance over their lifetime and can then be recycled .
Circular design is part of the development process of Knauf acoustic ceilings . Made of gypsum , a natural material , they are 100 % recyclable , depending on local recycling restrictions . They are also made from up to 30 % recycled material as repurposed gypsum boards are used in their production . The tiles also contain biodegradable acoustic felt backing and 100 % recycled cardboard .
Knauf acoustic ceilings can contribute to BREEAM and LEED credits by reducing building material life-cycle impacts . They do this through third party verified Environmental Product Declarations ( EPDs ), optimised sourcing of raw materials , not using materials on the dangerous REACH list and reusability of material .
Gypsum is low VOC emitting so does not compromise air quality , and Knauf acoustic ceilings also contain activated charcoal in their core which has known properties for absorbing VOCs . This helps improve indoor air quality meaning Knauf acoustic ceilings can be used as a primary ventilation ceiling .
Another benefit of gypsum acoustic ceilings is that they offer both absorption and diffusion capabilities . Non-gypsum acoustic products , such as mineral wool tiles , can only absorb sound and require a secondary product to be installed to be able to diffuse sound .
Gypsum is also durable , so Knauf acoustic ceiling products have a longer life span than most non-gypsum equivalents , while maintaining their functionality . They can also be repainted which helps to extend the life of a building without wasting any material .
For more information visit www . knauf . co . uk
KNAUF EVENTS AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK
Knauf will be hosting a programme of events at its Clerkenwell showroom as part of Clerkenwell Design Week on 24 - 26 May 2022 . Each will tie in with the three key themes of health , wellbeing and sustainability .
Activities include a mosaic workshop where people will get the chance to create their own mosaic on an AQUAPANEL ® board , and an abstract fresco workshop where visitors can paint art using Knauf Airless Finish .
CPDs will be held including ‘ Why acoustics matter and how to specify them ’ on 24 May , and a brand new Knauf CPD on sustainability run in conjunction with Knauf Insulation on 26 May .
The Architects Benevolent Society will give a talk on the afternoon of 24 May about the support it offers to the architectural community and their families .
Visitors to the showroom will be able to try out Knauf ’ s new specification design tool , Knauf Planner Suite , with an expert on hand to offer demos and answer questions .
Knauf has also pledged to plant a tree for each person who visits the showroom during Clerkenwell Design Week , in partnership with Trees for Cities .
Knauf ’ s showroom can be found at 20 Baltic Street , London , EC1Y 0UL
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