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Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows. (2006)
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Waters-Fuller, T., Lurcock, D., Mackenzie, R., & MacKenzie, R. (2006). Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows

Planning guidance is required to advise on appropriate standards against which the suitability of development can be assessed. Consideration is needed of the locale, its existing character and of future residential amenity. In the noise context, adv... Read More about Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows..

Research into the acoustic transmission of open and closed windows. (2005)
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Waters-Fuller, T., & Lurcock, D. (2005). Research into the acoustic transmission of open and closed windows

This report presents the findings from a set of laboratory measurements undertaken as part of a contract let by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to investigate the performance of residential windows in their open and closed c... Read More about Research into the acoustic transmission of open and closed windows..

The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring. (2004)
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Waters-Fuller, T., MacKenzie, R., Smith, S., & Mackenzie, R. (2004). The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring

This document, produced by the Building Performance Centre at Napier University, was commissioned by Defra and the Devolved Administrations of the Scottish Executive, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Department of the Environment in Northern... Read More about The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring..

A review of sound insulation in Scottish domestic construction Part 1. (2001)
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Smith, S., Mackenzie, R., MacKenzie, R., & Waters-Fuller, T. (2001). A review of sound insulation in Scottish domestic construction Part 1

The main aim of this research was to review the sound insulation performance, relative to Part H (Technical Standards, Scotland), for different types of construction involving party walls and floors used in Scottish housing. The study focused on s... Read More about A review of sound insulation in Scottish domestic construction Part 1..