Education

The design and specification of education buildings is hugely important. Studies have found that poor acoustics, artificial lighting and improper ventilation can lead to poor test results. Further research suggests well-designed classrooms could improve pupil performance by 25%. SAS International manufacture an array of systems designed to be architecturally outstanding while combating these factors affecting performance.

Acoustic comfort is arguably the one of the most important requirements of an educational facility. Different areas of educational buildings will invariably have different acoustic demands: Classrooms, music rooms, corridors and libraries. The acoustic design of schools is covered by Building Bulletin 93 (BB93) published in 2003 by the DfES. Its requirements are mandatory, being referenced under regulation E4 of the Building Regulations 2000. Compliance with this regulation must be proved to the Building Control Officer by issue of a comprehensive design report.

Control of reverberation in classrooms, corridors and stairwells as stated by BB93 has focused the need on good acoustic design, which need not stifle design flair. Acoustic demands can be met using acoustic rafts, suspended ceilings, baffles and many other SAS products.  A combined perforated and non-perforated metal suspended ceiling system can be designed in a variety of ways to produce optimal acoustic design.