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EDUCATION SEGMENT
Comprehensive solutions for demanding environments
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BETTER LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
Acoustics present a major challenge
to educational institutions.
Intelligibility and concentration
are acoustical performance demands
that our teachers need today, to improve
their working conditions as well as their student’s.
4 CRITERIA TO MAKE
THE RIGHT CHOICE
Acoustical Comfort
In the school environment, no two spaces have the same acoustics. The
appropriate point of equilibrium between intelligibility and concentration,
which depends on the intended use of the space, must be located.
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V isual Comfort
A bright environment makes everything clearer... In a school, the main
objective is to make the best possible use of daylight to avoid having to use
electricity. The ceiling can play a crucial part in optimising light reflectance
which can allow energy savings, in case of indirect lighting.
S afe & Healthy Environment
Certain environments, such as kitchens, laboratories and cloakrooms,
need particular attention with regard to cleaning and humidity resistance.
Temperature variations during the holiday periods also give plenty of
scope for moisture to penetrate the tiles and cause damage. Ceilings must
therefore have good resistance to high levels of moisture.
Cost Effective Solutions
Pupils come and go but ceilings must stay intact for many years. It is
important to choose strong materials capable of withstanding degradation,
maintenance work and climatic changes, as a cost effective solution.
Armstrong has the broadest portfolio of ceilings with high recycled
content, up to 82%. Armstrong exercises care in the selection and use of
raw materials for our products and is committed to ensuring all products
conform to or exceed safety, environmental and quality standards.
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WHATEVER YOUR SPACE
DID YOU
KNOW?
REQUIREMENTS…
WE LISTEN!
The key concept of acoustic
comfort developed by Armstrong
relies on 3 letters:
I
Cfor Confidentiality
Cfor Concentration
for Intelligibility
How to make yourself clearly
understood?
By improving the intelligibility
of your space.
Armstrong’s standard range of
medium-density ceilings strikes an
outstanding balance between both
sound attenuation and sound
absorption, blocking unwanted
noise from outside while enhancing
sound quality inside.
> Ideal for classrooms.
How to guarantee the discretion
of your conversations?
By improving the confidentiality
in your space.
Armstrong’s dB range of higherdensity ceilings minimises noise
transfer between rooms by as much
as 43 dB, keeping conversations
private and occupants happy.
> Ideal for private rooms.
How to not be disturbed
by noise?
By improving the concentration
in your space.
Armstrong’s OP range of lowerdensity ceilings controls excessive
sound reflections, offering
customers optimal levels of sound
absorption.
> Ideal for canteens and libraries.
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Classrooms
Libraries,
Canteens,
Language rooms,
Computer rooms
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
DUNE SUPREME
DUNE MAX
ULTIMA
METAL Extra Microperforated
Lay-In & Hook-On
PERLA OP
OPTIMA
METAL Extra Microperforated
Clip-In & Hook-On
Canopy Range
WALL SOLUTION
AlphaCLASS FRAMES, deliver improved levels of intelligibility
and concentration for more efficient learning spaces.
You can find more details and information about country specific
norms and regulations at the end of the brochure, through
dedicated datasheets. Also, discover our acoustical brochures
and our dedicated website: www.acousticalceilings.co.uk
Corridors,
Circulation
and traffic areas,
Individual offices
Kitchens
Humid areas,
Toilets,
Cloakrooms
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
PERFORMANCES
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
SOLUTIONS
ULTIMA dB PLANKS
Corridor ceilings (METAL)
BIOGUARD Range
HYDROBOARD
METAL PLAIN
Clip-In & Lay-In
BIOGUARD Range
HYDROBOARD
METAL PLAIN
Clip-In & Hook-On
For more technical information, please refer to page 10
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CASE STUDIES
OWNER
Stadt Putbus
ARCHITECT
Nordprojekt Thomas Nießen GmbH - Saßnitz
CONTRACTOR
PeSt System Ausbau GmbH - Saßnitz
AREA
1 450 m2
PRIMARY SCHOOL PUTBUS (DE)
How to optimise learning conditions by choosing the right acoustic ceiling solutions
Our solution: Ultima OP
OWNER
Derbyshire BSF, Bolsover School
ARCHITECT
Maber Associates, Derby
CONTRACTOR
Peveril Interiors Ltd
MAIN CONTRACTOR Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd, Derbyshire
AREA
5 000 m2
DERBYSHIRE BSF, BOLSOVER SCHOOL (UK)
How to improve acoustics in a music room, without disturbing adjoining rooms
Our solution: Dune Max
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CLERMONT-FERRAND UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA (FR)
How to provide a cost effective solution to reduce noise in a crowded cafeteria
Our solution: Ultima Canopy
OWNER
Clermont-Ferrand University
ARCHITECT
Cabinet GAY-CHARPIN, Interior Designers
CONTRACTOR
S2A, Issoire, M. Springer
AREA
250 m2
LOTHAR-MEYER-GYMNASIUM (DE)
How to keep a high level of cleanliness in a specific area
Our solution: Bioguard Plain
OWNER
Lothar-Meyer-Gymnasium - Varel
ARCHITECT
Landkreis Friesland - Represented by:
Stadt Varel - Fachbereich Bauen und Wohnen
CONTRACTOR
CS-Trockenbau - Varel
AREA
300 m2
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CASE STUDIES
BREDE SCHOOL MIKADO - AALSMEER (NL)
How to mix hygiene and acoustic performances in a nursery school
Our solution: Ultima OP
OWNER
Brede School Mikado - Aalsmeer
ARCHITECT
DMV ARCHITECTEN Kerkrade
CONTRACTOR
Normakoestiek - Oisterwijk
AREA
6 000 m²
HARTON TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE (UK)
How to create a series of vibrant and informative learning spaces
Our solutions: Dune Max Tegular, Parafon Hygien, Nevada Black, Optima Board,
Academy Diploma, Axiom 100 mm Profile
OWNER
Harton Technology College
ARCHITECT
Ryder Architecture Ltd
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Carillion PLC
CEILING CONTRACTOR Farpod Ltd
AREA
8
6 000 m²
OWNER
Syntra MVL
ARCHITECT
Van Dorpe
CONTRACTOR
Vinquier Youri
AREA
2 000 m2
SYNTRA (BE)
How to make an auditorium a place of unhindered concentration
Our solution: Perla OP
OWNER
Southampton Solent University
ARCHITECT
Solent University Estates Dept
CONTRACTOR
N F C Contracts
AREA
400 m²
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY (UK)
How to satisfy all the sound and design criteria of diverse spaces using various ceiling textures
Our solutions: Ultima Canopy (Concave & Convex), Dune Colortone & Planks
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EDUCATION,
COMPREHENSIVE
SOLUTIONS!
VISUAL
COMFORT
ACOUSTICAL COMFORT
PRODUCT
CANOPY
METAL
MINERAL
Ultima
SOUND
ABSORPTION
(αw)
WEIGHTED
ROOM-TOLIGHT
SOUND
ROOM SOUND
REFLECTANCE
REDUCTION INSULATION
(%)
INDEX (Rw)
(Dn,f,w)
RECYCLED
CONTENT
SAFE & HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
SCRATCH
RESISTANCE
WASHABILITY
HUMIDITY
RESISTANCE
(% RH)
FIRE REACTION
EUROCLASS
%
0,70 (H)
18 dB
36 dB
87
✔
with a moist cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
44
Ultima OP
1,00
10 dB
26 dB
87
✔
with a moist cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
42
Ultima dB
0,65 (H)
21 dB
40 dB
87
✔
with a moist cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
63
Perla
0,65 (H)
18 dB
36 dB
86
✔
with a moist cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
45
Perla OP
0,95
10 dB
25 dB
86
✔
with a moist cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
42
Perla dB
0,60 (H)
21 dB
41-43 dB
86
✔
with a moist cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
63
Colortone Nevada
1,00
7 dB
24 dB
N/A
95
A1
≤48
Dune Supreme
0,55
17 dB
35 dB
up to 85
with a dry cloth
99
A2-s1,d0
48
Dune dB
0,60
20 dB
39 dB
84
with a dry cloth
95
A2-s1,d0
59
Dune Max
0,65
17 dB
35 dB
84
with a dry cloth
99
A2-s1,d0
48
Colortone Dune
0,55
17 dB
35 dB
N/A
95
A2-s1,d0
≤48
Bioguard Acoustic (*)(**)
0,60 (H)
18 dB
36 dB
≥87
scrubbable
95
A2-s1,d0
≥53
Extra Microperforated
0,55 (L)
N/A
30 dB
85
✔
washable
95
A2-s2, d0
≤ 30
Premium B15
0,60 (H)
N/A
41 dB
75
✔
washable
95
A2-s1,d0
≤ 25
Bioguard (**)
0,10 (L)
N/A
44 dB
90
✔
high pressure
water cleaning
95
A2-s1,d0
≤ 25
Ultima Canopy
N/A
N/A
N/A
90
✔
with a moist cloth
70
A2-s1,d0
44
Optima Canopy
N/A
N/A
N/A
90
✔
with a moist cloth
90
B-s1,d0
82
✔
* Air quality : BIOGUARD ACOUSTIC = ISO 5 / METAL BIOGUARD = ISO 3
**Anti microbial action
Please contact ATS or visit www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk or www.armstrong.ceilings.ie for information on AlphaCLASS FRAME wall panels.
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