Combining room acoustics and safety

In institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, but also educational institutions, surfaces must fulfil various criteria: In addition to appealing aesthetics, surfaces should also be acoustically effective and meet comprehensive hygiene requirements. A profile that our room acoustic solution MAKUSTIK FineMicro 300 µm perfectly fulfils in combination with the antibacterial surface properties of the EGGER Group.  Cabinet fronts, wall panelling, furniture parts, corridors: There is a long list of surfaces in public facilities that are touched, grazed or used by countless people every day. This makes the condition of the surfaces in highly frequented buildings all the more important. The EGGER Group is a leader in the field of antibacterial surface properties and offers hygienically sealed and closed surfaces with its melamine resin-coated panels, on which germs and bacteria are reduced by 99.9 percent within 24 hours.  Added value for health and educational institutions The increased cooperation between Akustik & Raum AG and the EGGER Group opens up new possibilities for builders and planners: Now the antibacterial properties of EGGER surfaces can be combined with our innovative product MAKUSTIK FineMicro 300 µm. An added value that is particularly promising for hospitals and nursing homes, but also for educational institutions or companies with open-plan offices.  A collaboration that enables innovation The antibacterial properties of EGGER surfaces in combination with MAKUSTIK FineMicro 300 µm have been tested by the independent testing institute "Hohenstein". In testing the combination, a "strong" effectiveness was awarded. A clear sign that maximum hygiene and perfect room acoustics complement each other even in particularly sensitive areas, thus enabling innovations.  Experience room acoustics in a new way and learn more about the new possibilities that are opening up for you. Our sales staff will be happy to provide you with information on this topic. 

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Discover the benefits of this new product for architects, clients and planners in an interview with fire protection specialist Marcel Lutz from Gantenbein + Partner AG in St. Gallen.  Mr Lutz, as a fire protection specialist and construction manager, you know the challenges of safe construction from different perspectives. What are the biggest challenges in your everyday life? Marcel Lutz: As a fire protection specialist, communication with the client is often challenging. On the one hand, the objective is to keep costs low, and on the other hand the fire protection aspect is often not planned in detail until it is too late. Any project must, without fail, comply with fire protection standards, but the later a fire protection specialist is involved, the more complicated the planning process becomes. What are your responsibilities as a fire protection specialist? A fire protection specialist is responsible for quality assurance with regard to fire protection and ensures that the framework conditions specified in the fire protection guidelines are adhered to. Fire protection guidelines are likely to be particularly comprehensive for projects using wood as a building material. In terms of fire protection, building with wood is of course always particularly challenging. For escape route surfaces, for example, Switzerland generally applies the standard RF1 – ‘non-combustible’. This is more difficult to achieve with wood than with solid masonry construction. Customised solutions that are only implemented retrospectively on the building site are even more complex. As a general rule, important details must be taken into account when it comes to fire protection. Akustik & Raum AG, who have already successfully implemented projects with you, are now launching the FeinMicro Secure fire protection solution, which has been tested by the association. What do you think about the new possibilities this opens up with wood as a building material? Wooden acoustic elements that meet the Swiss fire protection standard RF1 and also the highest EU standards open up exciting possibilities in the planning and execution of new buildings. This solution enables, for example, escape routes that fit seamlessly into the architecture of the building. In addition to safety aspects, this also offers aesthetic and planning advantages: Until now, a change of material for escape routes required an additional interface and an additional contact person at the construction site. A complete solution for interiors and escape routes eliminates this constraint – a welcome change.  In your opinion, what are the biggest advantages of using wood in construction? It is a pleasure to work with wood. Wood is a renewable material and offers many advantages in architecture. Wood is the first choice when the work has to be accurate down to the millimetre. Tolerances in solid masonry construction are one or several centimetres, depending on the length. Wood allows you not only to plan with precision, but also to construct it that way. When everything fits, it is a pleasure for observers as well.  For which project did you collaborate with Akustik & Raum AG? We worked with Akustik & Raum AG to fully line a 360° cinema with acoustic elements for the visitor exhibition of a company in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. We found ideal solutions despite the challenging conditions. The space was a two-storey room with around 40 windows, which had to meet the same visual requirements as the walls. Akustik & Raum AG produced shutters with the same look as the acoustic elements – an individually tailored solution for the customer. The 360° cinema was opened in the summer of 2021.  FeinMicro Secure The innovative FeinMicro Secure fire protection solution offers planners, architects and consumers new design freedom. Due to the fulfilment of the strictest EU standards (EN 13501-1, A2 – s1, d0), wood can be used safely as a building material as never before. Experience room acoustics in a new way and feel free to contact us for more information.

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By combining FeinMikro, veneer, geometry and light, our MAKUSTIK FeinMikro optimized the room acoustics. In addition to the auditory experience also a pleasure for the eye. We thank the building owner, architects and the executing carpenter for the use of MAKUSTIK products in this beautiful project. Display in LinkedIn

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