| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R46236/01 |
| Title: |
Development of Novel Window Systems for Optimum Acoustic, Ventilation and Daylighting Performance |
| Principal Investigator: |
Kang, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Architectural Studies |
| Organisation: |
University of Sheffield |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 January 2002 |
Ends: |
31 December 2004 |
Value (£): |
172,652
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| Building Ops & Management |
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Describe the proposed research in about 200 words.The objective of the proposed research is to develop a series of window and louver systems which reduce outside noise whilst allowing natural ventilation and daylighting. The basic idea is to investigate systematically the performance of noise reduction systems for windows incorporating novel transparent non-fibrous silencers in terms of acoustics, ventilation and daylighting.The proposed research will build on the recent work of the principle investigator on a series of transparent and non-fibrous sound absorbers, such as micro-perforated plastic panel and multiple-layer membranes. The research will start with the development of theoretical computer-based models which will be used for the design of a number of prototypes. The prototypes will be used to evaluate acoustic performance against daylighting and ventilation performance. The output of the project will be (1) the theoretical/computer model, which can be used for evaluating new designs and generating design guidelines, and (2) a series of prototypes with their performance characterised in terms of acoustics, ventilation and daylighting.
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http://www.shef.ac.uk |