Acoustic insulation project in the residential sector, Turin

This project involved a newly constructed residential building on the site of a complete demolition in Turin. Two multifunctional units had been installed on the rooftop to provide heating and cooling for the entire building complex.

It became clear in the early design stages that noise emissions would need to be carefully managed, as the proximity of the rooftop to the penthouse on the floor below lent itself to noise levels that would have been incompatible with the acoustic performance requirements of the project. In order to mitigate this risk, we proposed the installation of two SH POD Advanced Chiller units capable of delivering superior acoustic attenuation compared to such traditional systems as noise barriers and silencers.

In addition to their high acoustic performance, these enclosures allowed for the optimization of the rooftop space available. The compact footprint of the solution freed up a larger area to be given over to the photovoltaic system, thereby increasing the overall energy efficiency of the project.

The installed SH POD Advanced Chiller units also provide significant protection from atmospheric agents, specifically safeguarding the vertical heat exchange coils against the hail damage to which they would otherwise have been particularly vulnerable.

We also took care to integrate the solution with the existing architecture. The enclosures were painted the same color as the decorative elements of the rooftop so as to blend in with the aesthetic and, along with the equipment they housed, become nearly imperceptible.