[GSBN] SB & Acoustics

[Bohdan Dorniak]

Hi Sarah
I agree with Graeme.
A strawbale wall used internally would be a good sound insulator. Rendered
strawbale acts like a Helmholtz resonator! Similar to the materials that are
used for recording studios.
I believe there has been some work done in The Netherlands - Rene Dalmeijer
may have some info??
I had some discussions a couple of years ago with him - but not sure where
the research was up to.
Hope this helps

Regards,
Bohdan Dorniak

Bohdan Dorniak & Co Pty Ltd
Architects & Town Planners



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From: GSBN-bounces at greenbuilder.com [mailto:GSBN-bounces at greenbuilder.com]
On Behalf Of Sarah Johnston
Sent: Friday, 12 November 2010 1:13 PM
To: (private, with public archives) Global Straw Building Network
Subject: [GSBN] SB & Acoustics


Hello!

We've had an inquiry from a local road works company about using straw bale
as a landscape wall for acoustical reasons along the main highway (keep in
mind, in this neck of the woods...the main north-south road is two lanes
only...).

They have requested acoustical research and data.  We have the information
in Bruce's book, but I thought I would check to see if there has been any
new testing or research done recently that you could share with us?

Does anyone have experience with landscape walls along busy highways?
I'm questioning the overall long-term durability of this type of landscape
wall.  Your thoughts and input are all welcome.

Many thanks!

Cheers,
Sarah

Sarah Johnston
Sol Design, Ltd.
50A Connolly Street
Geraldine New Zealand
03 693 7369
sarahjohnston at ihug.co.nz





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