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Understanding the interaction between your behaviour and air permeability is essential for creating energy-efficient buildings with good indoor air quality. Your actions, such as opening windows and doors, managing HVAC systems responsibly, and employing smart technologies, can significantly impact a building’s airtightness. By considering these factors, you can enhance indoor
Housing development is a critical component of urban planning and regional growth, directly impacting economic development, demographic trends, and social wellbeing. In the North West of England, recent data has underscored a notable disparity in the number of new homes being built across different local authorities.
Understanding the basics of energy efficiency goes beyond adhering to Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) calculations. At Ratio Seven, we believe in a multi-faceted approach to achieve optimal energy performance. Innovative insulation techniques such as spray foam, vacuum insulated panels, and green roofs enhance thermal efficiency. Advanced glazing systems, including triple
In today’s fast-paced world, achieving a healthy living environment involves more than just clean air and natural light; acoustics play a crucial yet often overlooked role. By focusing on sound design within your living spaces, you can enhance comfort, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Good acoustic design is essential
Creating an optimal workspace at home is essential, especially as remote work becomes more common, and effective home office soundproofing can play a crucial role in enhancing concentration and boosting productivity. It’s not just about blocking out noise; soundproofing helps create an environment conducive to professional activities by using materials
Discover how Ratio Seven’s soundproofing solutions can transform your home cinema or music room into the ultimate escape. Effective soundproofing isn’t just about adding material to walls; it involves absorbing mid and high frequencies, preventing noise escape, minimising vibrational impact, and separating structures to stop sound transfer. Ratio Seven recommends
Understanding how airtightness contributes to BREEAM Excellence is crucial for your construction project. Airtightness affects not just energy efficiency but also overall environmental performance, impacting things like reduced energy costs, enhanced comfort, and improved indoor air quality. BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sets the benchmark for sustainable building
Renovating historic buildings can be challenging, particularly when dealing with air permeability, which affects energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Air permeability testing is crucial for identifying problem areas that need targeted interventions, ensuring improved energy efficiency without compromising the building’s historical and structural integrity. Common challenges include inconsistent building
In urban planning, managing acoustics in Mixed-Use Urban Developments is essential to create liveable and harmonious environments. You need to balance the diverse needs of commercial, residential, and recreational spaces within these multi-functional zones. At Ratio Seven, we recognise that each area has distinct acoustic requirements, presenting challenges such as