Quiet house
Quiet house - the family is very sensitive to noise. Noise needs to be blocked from: air conditioners, traffic, activities inside the house, neighbours' houses.
For the architect
Sound insulation
2 notes
Step 1
Before signing the contract
Get to know each other and make both sides' expectations clear before signing with the architect.
Step 2
Guiding principles
Apply to every item; restate them to the architect and contractor from the start.
No noise from night rain
No noise from night rain: no "ton ton" sound of rain tapping on a corrugated metal roof or iron bars.
Step 3
Design & preparation
Things to settle before construction starts.
Step 4
Structure & rough construction
Foundation, floors, walls, concrete, waterproofing.
Step 5
In-wall building systems
Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, network — done before plastering and tiling.
Step 6
Surface finishing
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, paint.
Step 7
Equipment & built-in cabinetry
Kitchen, sanitary ware, built-in cabinets.
Step 8
Furniture, lighting & decor
Loose furniture and lighting, done last inside the house.
Step 9
Garden & exterior
Gate, yard, plants, irrigation.
Step 10
Handover, operation & maintenance
Checks before taking over the house and after moving in.