Quiet Mark launches Acoustics Academy
February 2020

Quiet Mark, the programme promoting noise reduction in everyday products, has launched the Acoustics Academy portal to guide architects, builders and designers in the choices of acoustic products and solutions available.

The initiative was launched at a masterclass event at London’s Business Design Centre with speakers from organisations including, and Saint-Gobain Ecophon, Enfield Speciality Doors, Arup and TV presenter Oliver Heath.

The talks highlighted the increasing evidence of how noise affects mental and physical health. Quiet Mark CEO Poppy Szkiler said: “The World Health Organisation cites noise as the second biggest environmental issue after air pollution and 62% of consumers say they would like their home to be quieter.”

The speakers discussed how a better understanding of the effects of noise is pushing acoustics up the agenda for many in the built environment sector. Nigel Sill, pictured, Chairman of Enfield Speciality Doors continued: “But there’s still work to do to ensure acoustics becomes as important a consideration as safety, aesthetics, and even lighting in building design.” 

Quiet Mark is the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society, which promotes noise reduction in product design. Enfield’s timber acoustic doors have been certified through the scheme since 2014.

Nigel concluded: “It’s hugely encouraging to see the work that is being done in the challenging world of acoustics by academics, architects and designers, and manufacturers. Events like this and knowledge hubs like the Acoustics Academy will continue to promote the acoustics agenda and encourage education on this crucial, but often overlooked, aspect of building design.”

https://www.quietmark.com/building/building-sector 
www.enfielddoors.co.uk