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Lunch and Learn- Home Performance Index-Sound/Acoustic Comfort

Lunch and Learn- Home Performance Index-Sound/Acoustic Comfort

When

01/05/2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Join us for an engaging Lunch & Learn webinar focused on Sound Insulation and Acoustic Comfort in new Irish homes. Designed for architects, engineers, developers, and sustainability professionals, this session will explore practical approaches to meet compliance with TGD Part E and the Home Performance Index (HPI), while delivering superior acoustic environments.

Drawing on over a decade of experience across a wide range of construction projects, our expert speakers will share valuable insights into sound insulation testing, internal ambient noise requirements, and the real-world impacts of mechanical ventilation, heat pumps, and modern construction methods on acoustic performance.

Our Speakers:

  • John Fingleton, IGBC
  • Emmet English, Amplitude Acoustics
  • James Cousins, Wave Dynamics

What You’ll Learn

  • The importance of acoustic comfort in delivering high-quality residential spaces.
  • How to achieve HPI Acoustic Credits for: Sound Insulation; Internal Ambient Noise Levels
  • Step-by-step guidance through the Sound Insulation Testing (SIT) and Internal Ambient Noise Levels processes.
  • Common challenges encountered on-site — and how to avoid them.
  • Practical lessons learned from real-world projects.
  • The value of early-stage design engagement for acoustic success.

Why Attend?

  • Stay ahead of regulatory requirements under TGD Part L and the HPI.
  • Learn from first-hand project experiences.
  • Improve your approach to designing and delivering acoustically comfortable homes.
  • Network and engage with industry peers and acoustic experts.

 

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89531816174

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Lunch and Learn- Home Performance Index-Sound/Acoustic Comfort

When

01/05/2025    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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  • LunchAndLearn
home performance index

The Irish Green Building Council is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee registered in Ireland. Registered Number: 492948.
Registered Office: 19 Mountjoy Square East, Dublin 1.

Director(s): Refer to About Us pages.

Phone: (01) 6815862 & Email: [email protected]

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