With INSUL, the acoustic parameters of individual components or composite constructions can be easily evaluated. The additional program INSUL completes the performance of SONarchitect. These include walls, ceilings, roofs, facades, intentional constructions (wall panels and floating screeds), as well as windows, doors and glazing. SONarchitect has an extensive component data base with the acoustic data of a large number of components which are continuously increasing. After only a few hours, we were able to calculate our first project with SONarchitect. Just as logical is the definition of component assemblies and building acoustics requirements. The input of the geometry is done via XY coordinates analogous to a commercial CAD program and can be constantly checked on the basis of lying in the background 3D model. The workflow in SONarchitect is structured.
On the one hand, this ensures an enormous increase in the quality of our standard proof and, on the other hand, we provide planning security for all those involved in the construction. Since we work with SONarchitect it is possible for us to evaluate the airborne and impact sound transmission within buildings, as well as the sound transmission of external noise quickly and clearly according to the European standard DIN EN 12354.
The results achieved in this case often did not correspond to the realistically expected building values due to the usual single-number data, such as the weighted sound reduction index. So far, we have provided the construction acoustical evidence for our construction projects in accordance with the building regulations permitted by DIN 4109, without we had the opportunity to question this further.
The staff at SoundOfNumbers have been extremely helpful, quick and highly professional responding to questions and suggestions for further developments.
We have used SONArchitect ISO on a variety of projects including housing, hotels, teaching facilities, offices and industrial buildings and the possibility of making specific requirements for each project type is perfect.Īlthough a great program - as it does a great deal more and better than other software for EN 12354 calculations - our feedback concerning possible new features has always been appreciated and taken seriously. On-board extra modules giving the possibility of calculating single and multi-layer constructions as data input to the EN 12354 calculations is a welcome addition, and as it is integrated in the same program, the transition of data between modules is quick and easy. The possibility of being able to calculate whole buildings with the correct room geometries and junctions selections, all in one working process has reduced calculation uncertainty, made optimisation of building constructions more effective, and given added value for our clients. But with the graphical output and the navigation through all paths combined with the 3D auralisation we now can show and play our clients what the results mean in a very effective way.Īfter having used other software for EN 12354 calculations for many years, it has been a revelation to change to SONarchitect. We often have to discuss the results with our clients, in particular the meaning of decibels. Without doubt, if you're not a professional working daily in the field of acoustics, it is definitely a difficult task to imagine different values and results given in decibels. And if there is once a need to understand certain functionality, the tutorial videos are great and explain everything that is needed in detail. All menus and dialogues are clear and only needed elements are included. First of all, it is easy and intuitive to use as the separation in working modes was a clever decision and is implemented very well. There is no wizard-like GUI I can navigate as I want, back and forth. So far, we have never had the need to read the manual. This entire workflow chain outputs not only the weighted sound reduction index but frequency dependent results: using CadnaA for outdoor noise, Insul for inhomogeneous constructions, SONarchitect for building acoustics and Odeon for room acoustics. Looking at the workflow for acoustical prediction from outdoor noise over to building acoustics ending with room acoustics, SONarchitect is the missing piece in the puzzle. No more quirky graphical user interfaces, but a well designed software that delivers good results. To put it in a nutshell, it is now not only possible to predict complex buildings' acoustics, but it is much more fun to simulate building acoustics than ever before. We recently changed from other building acoustics software and our own tools to SONarchitect.