Design Buy Build Issue 44 2020 | Page 46

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If you’d have a property you’d like us to quote for or want an info pack, please email [email protected] CHILDCARE INSTITUTIONS WITH SOUND DESIGN The design of spaces for children is is ineffective, discomfort and irritation This high performance is recognised by intriguing because of the permanent will result from the reverberations. If it is their Cradle to Cradle certification at Silver influence it can have on them. A new designed well, the participant’s interest will level. Available in various sizes and in four online theme by Danish acoustic panel increase, as many case studies for new and grades from extreme fine to coarse, the manufacturer Troldtekt explores through transformed buildings prove. panels can be left untreated or painted in articles and expert interviews how good acoustics plays its part when designing these areas. Of course, other factors such as colour, shapes, robustness and finish also have an impact but so does sound. Children are noisy and active and the rooms they inhabit are typically large. education psychologist Mille Sylvest of noise when designing facilities. Noise tel 01978 664255 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk. affects stress levels for both children and staff because nobody can endure spending long periods of time in a noisy environment. particularly important because a child’s poorer learning outcomes are the direct environment moulds their perspectives results of noise.” childcare spaces all affect self-esteem, performance and friendships and help shape the individual into the adults they will become. Samples, case studies and technical information are easily sourced from Lower energy levels, more sick leave and the mind and body. School, activity and virtually any RAL colour. comments, “It’s very important to be aware Careful design considerations are for the future and the development of 46 In an interview with Troldtekt, the Danish Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels Studies such as Bronzaft and McCarthy include high sound (1975) have shown the effect noise has absorption, high on wellbeing and learning - This is the durability, natural reason why the products of specialist breathability, low manufacturers like Troldtekt are specified cost life cycle to solve the problems of noise and performance and reverberated sounds. If acoustic absorption sustainability. More information around the theme of childcare institutions can be found on https://www.troldtekt.com/News/Themes/ Child-care-institutions