How to combine ventilation and noise control in heritage buildings?
Urban environments are evolving, leading to higher noise levels and the need to adapt historic buildings.
Protecting the acoustic environment is crucial, as noise pollution can cause serious health issues.
Renovating listed buildings with protected facades presents unique challenges, but DUCO offers an effective solution.
The challenges of skylights in monument renovations
Historic buildings often have strict conservation guidelines, making it difficult to introduce modern solutions without altering their appearance. For example, rooms with skylights can offer beautiful lighting, but lack practical options for window ventilation. Moreover, preserving the original windows in these listed buildings often means that concessions are needed to meet modern acoustic standards.
At the same time, legal requirements for building renovation are increasingly tightening. Buildings must be sustainable, energy-efficient and, increasingly, acoustically optimised. Architects and policymakers have the task of finding solutions that balance functionality and design, without violating heritage rules.
So how to ensure good ventilation, less noise and preserve the historic integrity of the building?
The solution: DUCOs Silenzio Retro SR
The Silenzio Retro SR is a designer wall damper developed for listed buildings, especially those with protected facades. This ventilation solution lets fresh air in while muffling noise from outside. The beauty of the Silenzio Retro SR lies in its subtlety. It can be built invisibly into the façade, or with a discreet rosette grille, leaving the original design untouched.
Importantly, it maintains high ventilation values and has been extensively tested to ensure performance. Its sound-absorbing technology is ideal for soundproof facades. This makes the Silenzio Retro SR suitable for residential, commercial and public buildings in noisy urban environments.
Why choose Silenzio Retro SR?
For protected facades
This wall damper is designed for listed buildings, so no modifications to the facade are required.
Discreet design
The Silenzio Retro SR integrates invisibly into the façade or can be fitted with a discreet rosette grille to fit seamlessly into any architectural style.
Sound attenuation
The wall absorber offers a balanced solution between acoustic comfort and natural ventilation, essential for maintaining a healthy indoor climate in the building.
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Conclusion
Renovating listed buildings and preserving their historic charm is no easy task. Architects, specifiers and construction companies have to balance the requirements for modern living standards with complying with listed buildings legislation.
The Silenzio Retro SR offers a solution that allows effective sound insulation as well as ventilation without affecting the building façade. Whether for skylights or protected windows, this discreet but effective system is an indispensable tool in modern renovation projects.
It ensures that the building's occupants can enjoy fresh air without the constant disruption of city noise - all while maintaining the building's original character.