About Acoustic Ventilation
Acoustic ventilation is a solution for maintaining indoor air quality while reducing noise pollution.
Whether you’re in a residential home, office, school or hospital, acoustic ventilation systems help improve air circulation without compromising on peace and quiet.
Why is ventilation important?
The Government has been looking into the impact of indoor air quality and has produced an extensive report. As the report points out: “People spend 80-90% of their time indoors (homes, schools, workplaces,other public spaces and on transport). The effects of poor indoor air quality on health are less well understood than those due to poor outdoor air quality.”
Recent attempts to ensure improvements to indoor air quality include changes to building regulations including Part F: Approved Document Ventilation.
What is Acoustic Ventilation?
Acoustic ventilation refers to ventilation systems that allow fresh air in while minimising external noise. Unlike standard vents that may let in unwanted noise like traffic, construction noise or machinery noise, these systems are built to reduce sound transmission while ensuring proper airflow.
Products include:
- Acoustic louvres
- Acoustic ventilation units
- Attenuators
- Acoustic doors and acoustic Louvre doors
- Acoustic enclosures
- Penthouse acoustic louvres
How Does Acoustic Ventilation Work?
Acoustic ventilation works by integrating sound absorbing materials into ventilation systems. Our range of acoustic products have been extensively tested by Sound Research Laboratories and we have been operating in this field for 40 years.
Our acoustic ventilation units have been specifically designed to offer solutions to overheating and acoustic issues highlighted by the AVO guide and CIBSE TM59. The units we manufacture in our West Midlands factory can provide both incoming and exhaust air and are fitted with a boost fan for supply or room purge. Extremely high attenuation can be achieved, for example our AV01 achieves up to 50dBa with the unit open and 60dBA when closed.
Our attenuators can be installed into HVAC systems to reduce noise from mechanical ventilation. Our acoustic doors and louvre doors are ideal for plant rooms. They can be supplied single or double leaf 300mm deep. Hinges are heavy duty and run the full height of the door.
Acoustic Enclosures are also available in a wide range of sizes and specifications. These are also known as generator acoustic enclosures, compressor acoustic enclosures and noise enclosures. They can be used in large industrial applications as well as smaller ones.
Tek also specialise in penthouse acoustic louvres, ideal for roof tops and designed to perform both intake and extract functions.
Benefits of Acoustic Ventilation
- Reduced Noise Pollution – Maintain a peaceful indoor environment by blocking out traffic, construction, and urban noise.
- Improved Indoor Air Quality – Ensures proper air circulation, reducing the buildup of pollutants, allergens, and moisture.
- Energy Efficiency – Many systems work passively, reducing the need for energy-intensive mechanical ventilation.
- Regulatory Compliance – Helps meet building regulations for both air quality and noise control in urban areas.
Where is Acoustic Ventilation Used?
- Residential buildings – ideal for homes in busy city centres or near highways.
- Hospitals & Healthcare facilities
- Offices & Commercial Spaces – Improves workplace productivity by reducing noise disruptions.
- Schools & Universities – Enhances concentration in classrooms by limiting external sound interference.
- Hotels & Hospitality – Provides guests with a peaceful stay without sacrificing fresh airflow.
Conclusion
Acoustic ventilation is no longer just a “nice to have” option—it’s a necessity for maintaining air quality, comfort and noise control. Whether you’re building a new home, upgrading an office, or designing a hospital, investing in high quality acoustic ventilation solutions is becoming increasingly important.
