Acoustic solutions for BREEAM certified buildings

How Troldtekt® contributes to BREEAM certified construction

When a building is to be BREEAM certified, it is a plus that Troldtekt cement-bonded wood wool is documented as free of harmful substances, that the wood in the acoustic panels comes from responsible forestry, and that EPDs map the environmental footprints.

Working with Ramboll, we have prepared a pack of documents to make it easier for auditors to calculate the specific contribution of our products to the various BREEAM criteria.

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Troldtekt can contribute to criteria that make up approximately 10 per cent of the points

BREEAM certification manuals are divided into nine scoring areas, each of which includes a number of criteria. Innovation is a tenth area without criteria, but that can earn extra points.

Troldtekt contributes to five criteria across four areas. The criteria to which Troldtekt contributes positively account for a total of just over 10 per cent of the points in the overall certification.

The table is based on BREEAM Europe Commercial 2009 – offices.

Please note that Troldtekt cannot fulfil all of the criterion's points, but that the acoustic panels have a positive impact on the overall criterion score. Troldtekt’s contribution will be project-specific.

About BREEAM

BREEAM is the UK sustainability certification for buildings, launched by BRE in 1990. BREEAM stands for:



Bbuilding

Research

Establishment

Environmental

Assessment

Method

In the UK, BREEAM is administered by BRE, one of the founders of the UK Green Building Council. BREEAM is used in over 50 countries and several European countries have created nationally adapted versions of BREEAM.

You can read more about BREEAM at  www.BREEAM.com  and search for BREEAM certified buildings at  www.greenbooklive.com/breeambuildings.





Selected projects with BREEAM certification

Troldtekt Arkivenes Hus Stavanger

Arkivenes Hus

Archive House is a unique building where the historical documents and records of the city of Stavanger and other places are stored and studied. Unusually, the 6600sqm of archive storage area is sited underground and almost equals the 8100sqm of working and public areas above.

Huseby Skole

The newly built Huseby Skole in the Municipality of Trondheim in Norway comprises several schools, each with its own department and identity. However, the architecture throughout is characterised by the same light and natural materials, including Troldtekt acoustic panels.
Troldtekt acoustic panels have unique sound-absorbing properties and ensure superior acoustics in, for example, hospitals

Oslo’s emergency medical unit

The new building at Aker Hospital is the first emergency medical unit in the world to be certified according to the BREEAM standard. Oslo’s sick or injured citizens are received in a calm and warm environment. And despite global turmoil, the project stayed on schedule and on budget.
Sound-absorbing cement-bonded wood wool panels from Troldtekt are often used as acoustic ceilings in commercial properties

SporX

In constructing the SporX office building, there was a special focus on sustainable choices and cost-effective solutions. Among other things, the building has achieved BREEAM-NOR Outstanding certification.
Sound-absorbing cement-bonded wood wool panels from Troldtekt are often used as acoustic ceilings in offices

Haworth Tompkins office, London

Architects Haworth Tompkins office used to show the best in sustainable design
Troldtekt acoustic ceilings are the natural choice when wanting to ensure superior acoustics and a healthy indoor climate in, for example, childcare institutions

Kindergarten Haukåsen

Haukåsen Kindergarten in Trondheim is the first BREEAM certified kindergarten in Norway achieving a ‘Very good’ rating. Troldtekt acoustic panels were the natural choice in this rebuilding project centered around wood.