BRE Housing design handbook. Chapter 6 - Privacy and noise
Publication Year
1993
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Outlines measures that can be taken to reduce unwanted noise. These measures includes site planning and 'green' barriers for external noise control and insulation measures against external noise and noise within and between dwellings. Also gives recommendations for reducing impact noise through floors and advice on upgrading the sound insulation of existing concrete floors and masonry walls.
Document History
This document is part of a larger document, the BRE Housing Design Handbook, which has been split into parts for ease of use.
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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