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Acoustic conditioning of homes and the hearing impaired

By Acústica, Arquitectura, Construcción, Decoración

The acoustic conditioning of homes is an aspect that becomes particularly relevant when considering the needs of the hearing impaired. According to the EuroTrack 2023 Study on Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use in Spain, approximately 4.6 million Spanish people, or 10% of the population, suffer from hearing loss, deafness or other hearing impairments. These people face daily challenges in communicating and enjoying a quiet environment due to hearing sensitivity or hearing loss issues. It is therefore essential that homes are appropriately designed and equipped to provide them with an acoustically comfortable environment. Some of the best-known steps to be taken are the installation of adapted sound and communication systems that help to hear television, radio or group conversations within the home more clearly. It is also advisable to have light-based alarms and signals that provide visual warnings in case of an emergency, thereby offering an additional layer of safety and accessibility. But the main step that offers the best results is the use of materials and decorative components to control reverberation in different rooms, providing a clear and clean sound environment, free of echoes or annoying sound permanence. The use of carpets, curtains or soft furniture contribute to this goal but the ultimate choice is undoubtedly to include sound-absorbent wood acoustic panels on walls or ceilings in the most problematic rooms. An acoustic cladding of decorative wood panels or strips can ensure acoustic comfort and a significant improvement in the quality of life for people with hearing issues, while enhancing the design of a home and adding a touch of elegance and distinction.       If you liked this post about acoustic conditioning of homes, you may also be interested in:   - Installation of solid wood slat cladding using the GRID system - Wood ceilings for wineries: tradition and modernity in the great temples of wine - Why is wood one of the best materials for decorating and constructing buildings? - Definition of acoustic conditioning and soundproofing, what is the difference?        

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Mar 06

Artificial intelligence and architecture: 5 AI tools for architects

By Architecture, Construction, Decoration, News No Comments

Today we bring you the five most advanced AI tools for architects: five examples of how artificial intelligence and architecture have joined paths for good. And please remember that, when you use these tools and you need the technical data of the acoustic panels, interior cladding or any of the Spigogroup wood solutions, all you need to do is visit www.spigogroup.com or ask us at comercial@spigogroup.com.   ARCHITEChTURES ARCHITEChTURES is a powerful building design platform based on Generative AI. It quickly designs buildings according to geographical conditions and climate, adapting to the budget and previous needs of each client and allowing the download of an initial standardised BIM model from which to continue with your traditional work. www.architechtures.com/es ARCHITEChTURES AI-Powered Building Design 2023 from Architechtures on Vimeo.     Sidewalk Labs Sidewalk Labs is one of the best artificial intelligence tools for urban planning. It is the brainchild of Google. It combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and sensor technologies to optimise the performance of a building and its environment: energy efficiency, comfort and safety, traffic patterns, air quality, noise levels... www.sidewalklabs.com     arkdesign.ai This AI allows you to optimise a building's design leveraging architectural design metadata, taking into account density and searching for the most cost-effective configurations among infinite variations. www.arkdesign.ai     BricsCAD BIM This is an assisted BIM tool that improves the design process, promotes collaboration between architects and ensures the delivery of high quality buildings. www.bricsys.com/es-es/bricscad-bim     Autodesk Forma Autodesk Forma harnesses the power of AI to simulate the implications of various design decisions on critical factors such as energy consumption, traffic flow and air quality, helping to create more sustainable and liveable projects. www.autodesk.es     If you liked this post about AI tools for architects, you may also be interested in:   - Installation of solid wood slat cladding using the GRID system - Wood ceilings for wineries: tradition and modernity in the great temples of wine - Why is wood one of the best materials for decorating and constructing buildings? - Definition of acoustic conditioning and soundproofing, what is the difference?

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Feb 21

Performance of flame retardant wood panel cladding when exposed to fire

By Acoustics, Architecture, Construction, Decoration No Comments

The most serious problem that has always accompanied the use of wood walls, wood panelling and wood ceilings is the risk of fire. For this reason, the Spigotec and Spigoacustic catalogs have different options for flame retardant wood panel cladding. Wood ceilings, false ceilings and wood cladding Spigoacustic and Spigotec, can be manufactured with fire-retardant properties to improve their fire performance, with an B-s1,d0 classification and compliance with the applicable UNE-EN 1350-1 standards, as required by each architectural project. The flame retardant acoustic panels made of wood manufactured by Spigogroup under the Spigotec and Spigoacustic brands, have different reaction values and fire performance. According to EUROCLASES classification, and depending on the substrate used, Spigotec and Spigoacustic flame retardant acoustic panels made of wood by have the following classifications:   Fire performance D-s2, d0, for those made on standard MDF or water-repellent MDF, with medium contribution to fire, medium smoke production and no flaming droplets, particles or debris.   Reaction to fire B-s1, d0, in those manufactured with fire retardant MDF, with a very limited contribution to fire in low quantity/velocity, with smoke production that would not be a health concern, and does not generate flaming droplets, particles or debris. Spigogroup flame retardant wood panel cladding can be used on both ceilings and walls, and their placement using exposed, semi-seen or hidden profile systems is very simple.           If you liked this post about flame retardant wood panel cladding, you may also be interested in:     - Installation of solid wood slat cladding using the GRID system - Wood ceilings for wineries: tradition and modernity in the great temples of wine - Why is wood one of the best materials for decorating and constructing buildings? - Definition of acoustic conditioning and soundproofing, what is the difference?    

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Feb 07

What are wood removable ceilings?

By Acoustics, Architecture, Construction, Decoration No Comments

Wood removable ceilings are made of wood panels laid out on a fully standardised grid system, for quick and easy installation from the sides of a room.   Good acoustics One of the main advantages they offer is their ability to guarantee good acoustics in a room. The panels in wood removable ceilings basically consist of a main base plate or support on which a thin layer of finish is applied and one can choose among dozens of options. Depending on the acoustic conditioning, work carried out in a room and the degree of sound absorption required for panels, these will have different types of perforations, combined with a heat bonded, sound-absorbent veil to allow you to achieve a Optimum Reverberation Time for the room.   Hide facilities In addition, removable ceilings offer a space between the false ceiling and the main ceiling. This space "left" by removable ceilings serves to house hidden wires and pipes needed for devices in the building's various installations: electricity, heating, gas, air, sound or safety.   Energy efficiency Removable ceilings which create a false ceiling reduce the amount of cubic metres of air that needs to be heated in a room, which means a reduction in the amount energy required to maintain a suitable temperature.   Difference between removable ceilings and accessible ceilings In practice the only drawback of removable false ceilings compared to accessible ceilings is that the latter allow quick, direct access to any part of the wood ceiling, while removable ceilings require removing part of the false ceiling to reach the exact place where we wish to work.           If you liked this post about wood removable ceilings, you may also be interested in:   - Request a quotation for acoustic panels and wood panelling - 3 modern wood ceilings you’ll want for your next project - Acoustic panels for press rooms: press room at the Ministry of Justice in Madrid - Acoustic conditioning of classrooms: calculation of reverberation time and recommendations  

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