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)

Setting Acoustic Conditions for Sustainable Developments

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.

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
20 April 2021
Future Buildings Standard - Consultation Response

The consultation is the second stage of the Government's consultation on proposed changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations.

Alex Shaida
Alex Shaida
10 February 2020
The Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation Response

IOA respond to the Future Homes Standard 2019 Consultation on changes to Part L and Part F of the Buildings Regulations for new dwellings.

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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.

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
25 October 2024
Scotland: consultation on Passivhaus standards

Scottish branch highlight potential noise risks to occupants from ventilation, cooling and heating systems in Passivhaus consultation response

Mary Stevens
Mary Stevens
09 August 2024
Scotland: Consultation on Passivhaus standards

In December 2022 the Scottish Government pledged to introduce legislation by December 2024 “to introduce new minimum environmental design standards for all new build housing to meet a Scottish...

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