8 January 2009
CMS Acoustics Brings Sound Science to Langley Academy
Kinetics Wave Baffles from CMS Acoustics have been installed in the main entrance hub and teaching wings of the £23 million Langley Academy building in Slough, to absorb nuisance noise generated by the footfall and activities of pupils.
Specialising in science, sustainability and sports, the academy building is designed as a model of sustainable architecture, forming an active tool in helping to educate students about the environment in which they live. Community links with local museums have also enabled the Langley Academy to add an innovative dimension to the learning experience for its 1,150 pupils.
The open plan design of the entrance hub and adjoining teaching wings at the academy meant that a reverberation solution needed to be incorporated into the architectural designs. As such, CMS Acoustics recommended Kinetics Wave Baffles to reduce reverberation times in these high cubic volume areas.
Installed to complement artefacts from the Henley Rowing Museum suspended in the main atrium at the academy, Kinetics Wave Baffles were hung horizontally, in a wave-like form between the exhibits. In total, approximately 60 baffles, 3m in length and finished in a black sailcloth fabric, were installed by Advanced Interiors throughout the ceiling areas of both the entrance hub and teaching wings to absorb reflected sound.
Kelly Overall, director, Advanced Interiors, comments: “The Langley Academy was a challenging project, both in terms of the programme time and the logistics of working at height. CMS Acoustics streamlined the whole process, providing excellent advice and ensuring the specification of Kinetics Wave Baffles met the exact demands of the project.”
Providing excellent sound absorption in the 125-4000Hz range, Kinetics Wave Baffles comprise a fibreglass blanket encapsulated in a sewn sailcloth fabric. Designed for horizontal suspension from ceiling areas, Kinetics Wave Baffles are ideal for the educational environment as they are positioned out of the reach of pupils, preventing impact damage to the panels, while maintaining the space available for lessons.
Available exclusively in the UK from CMS Acoustics, Kinetics Wave Baffles can also be face finished on both sides in a broad choice of colours and hung vertically as a banner.
