Articles tagged “MVHR noise”
2 articles covering MVHR noise in acoustic engineering and building design.
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GUIDES11 min read
How Climate Change Is Making Acoustic Design Harder — And What Architects Must Do
Climate change is transforming building services — heat pumps, more glazing, natural ventilation, green roofs — and each adaptation has acoustic consequences. This guide maps every climate adaptation to its acoustic impact and provides design solutions for architects navigating the energy-acoustics trade-off.
March 14, 2026
acoustic design climate changeheat pump noise
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GUIDES10 min read
Acoustic Design in Passivhaus Buildings — The MVHR Noise Problem Nobody Tells You About
Passivhaus airtightness provides excellent external noise insulation, but MVHR systems introduce duct-borne noise and crosstalk between rooms. This guide covers MVHR acoustic design, attenuator specification, and how to achieve both thermal and acoustic performance in passive houses.
March 14, 2026
Passivhaus acousticsMVHR noise