Preventive noise protection in urban architecture

Cities and metropolitan areas are under a great deal of pressure: the pull to these places is showing no signs of waning and living space is scarce. At the same time, digitalisation is paving the way for structural change at an unprecedented pace. The development of the city of the future is constantly presenting architects and city planners with new challenges, as well as opening up huge opportunities in urban planning. Cities now need to be designed in a way that takes quality of life, sustainability and future demands into account; in other words, to strengthen urban resilience.

This involves the flexible design of buildings with respect to mixed usage, and declining demand for commercial and office space that can be used to create urban housing. The strengths of the Smart City include an extensive and regular public transport system, proximity to supermarkets and businesses based in the local area. The city experience should be heightened by culture and dining - after all, who doesn't enjoy the clear view from a rooftop bar? And your own home is no longer just a safe haven; it now also doubles as a home office where peace and quiet are desired for concentration at almost any time of day.

All these trends in city development are inevitably leading to noise conflicts. Noise is already one of the downsides of urbanisation. It affects quality of life, which leads to stress and is becoming hazardous to health. It can therefore be assumed that requirements for urban planning and noise control regulations in will be tightened in the near future.

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Hidden causes of noise

A frequently underestimated problem in city planning is noise generated by vibrations and shocks. Vibrations can impact the exterior and interior of the building and lead to disruptive noises. In addition to nearby sources of disturbance such as tramway lines, metro lines or inner-city traffic, technical equipment in the building such as air conditioning units or lifts can also have a negative impact in the form of noise. Subjective noise perception therefore not only depends on the volume - you only have to think of a dripping tap. The good news is that as a rule, structure-borne noise can be anticipated and noise is therefore preventable. Benefit from our expertise and gain more information as well as a sound assessment of the respective situation.

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What does this mean for the work of architectural firms?

Passive sound control has long been a part of urban development. However, traditional measures such as noise barriers or sound control windows only offer protection against external noise. These measures are unfortunately ineffective against vibration-induced noise.

With integrated solutions from Getzner, the highest level of vibration protection and vibration isolation can be achieved without restricting design planning or usage. The range of use of our elastomers extends from the elastic bearing of an entire building through to targeted damping of sources of noise. This provides architects and city planners with additional scope in building planning and greater security when it comes to customers, developers and investors. Contact us now - we would be happy to advise on individual solutions for you!

Good timing is a critical factor for success! Why should integrated sound control and vibration isolation be considered right at the beginning of every project?

It has a direct influence on the utilisation, value and profitability of properties
It is not a question of subsequent installation, as the structure itself must be protected
It concerns the entire building; the greatest effect is achieved in the foundation
Preventive noise protection offers maximum freedom designing a building

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Integrated vibration protection: highly effective, durable, sustainable
Targeted vibration isolation for protecting people and structures
Maximum design freedom thanks to seamless integration in the building
Materials approved for use by the relevant building technology bodies and sustainable production

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