Assessing Noise from Air Source Heat Pumps
Assessing Noise from Air Source Heat Pumps – Why Early Acoustic Input Matters As the transition toward low-carbon heating continues, Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are becoming an increasingly common feature of residential and mixed-use developments throughout London and the wider UK. While heat pumps provide clear sustainability benefits and support decarbonisation objectives, their acoustic […]
Acoustics and Overheating – Building Regulations Approved Document O
Acoustics and Overheating – Building Regulations Approved Document O The Building Regulations Approved Document O ‘Overheating’ (AD-O) came into effect in England in June 2022. It introduces requirements for residential premises to limit unwanted solar gains in summer and provide an adequate means to remove heat from the indoor environment to prevent overheating. The regulations […]