Building Regulations

Building Regulations

Why undesirable weather conditions should be considered when designing high-rise buildings in the UK

Weather conditions in building acoustics design  - C. Hawkins

Sound Systems for Acoustically Challenging Spaces, 5 August 2020

Presented by Dr Peter Mapp (IOA Engineering Medal Recipient 2020)

Sustainability and Acoustics and beyond - The Regenerative Design Revolution

Building Isolation for Acoustic Consultants

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Getting Chartered as an Acoustic Consultant

Early Careers Group presentation on 'Getting Chartered as an Acoustic Consultant' (25 May 2022)

Designing Soundscapes for Urban Spaces

Southern Branch -‘Designing Soundscapes for Urban Spaces’(18 March 2022)

Vibration in Fibre Reinforced Concrete Composite

Vibration in Fibre Reinforced Concrete Composite – R. Hendrick

Helen Davies
Helen Davies
23 August 2023
Help requested from members for IOA Education and Training

Members interested in contributing to the IOA's education portfolio in any of the following roles are invited to contact the Education Team

Ashley Gillibrand
Ashley Gillibrand
29 October 2018
The role of noise and vibration engineering in a sustainable economy

Living sustainably involves meeting the needs in the present without compromising the needs of the future.

IOA
IOA
25 October 2018
IOA has contributed to new white paper on healthy homes and buildings

The IOA has contributed to the All Party Parliamentary Group for healthy homes and buildings White Paper that was published on 24th October 2018

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
30 September 2024
24 hour gym permitted despite noise concerns

Planning permission has been granted for a 24 hour gym, underneath residential flats in West Sussex, although 74 objections were received.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
29 September 2025
Wales: Consultation on Building Regulations covering ventilation and noise

The Welsh Government are consulting on changes to building regulations, which cover the consideration of ventilation and overheating.

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Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
28 November 2024
England: Guidance on ventilation and noise levels in buildings

New guidance is published this week that provides methods for addressing potential noise issues when addressing overheating of buildings.

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