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Community halls are valuable meeting places, especially in the rural county of Norfolk. Such halls attract loyal and appreciative users, but sometimes the acoustics may need improvement. A recent example was the Community Hall in Lyng which lies 15 miles northwest of Norwich. This hall had problems with reverberation in the foyer – an area…

Important new regulations have just come into force. Overheating has long been overlooked as a potential noise risk in residential developments. At last, new regulations should help to address the problem. The requirements are specified in Approved Document O of the Building Regulations. They state that overheating risk must be considered in the planning and…

The Norwich Forum for the Construction Industry held a special celebration on 22nd June. Marking 30 years since the organisation was founded, the event took place at the Royal Norwich golf club. Food and drinks were served to the sounds of a steel band while members enjoyed a sunny evening, overlooking the golf course. The…

Midsummer saw the return of a unique festival at a special location. Lowestoft lies on the Norfolk / Suffolk border and is Britain’s most easterly town. This makes it the first town in the UK to welcome in the summer solstice each year. This source of inspiration led to the creation of the First Light…

Hot off the press, our new company brochure is now available. This 12-page printed A4 publication provides a comprehensive guide to our services. It’s an ideal reference for architects, builders, contractors and anyone who may need our experience now or in the future. Please email us if you would like a free printed copy of…

The city of Coventry recently hosted a major conference. Our director, Adrian James spoke at the event. The Inclusive Learning Environments Show is designed for anyone interested in transforming lives through education. This show is both a celebration of inclusivity in education and a forum for making new connections and understanding better what can be…

The Norfolk and Norwich Festival recently took place, and once again the Adnams Spiegeltent came to town.  This unusual venue is part of a tradition stretching back over a hundred years, when large travelling tents would tour round Europe, acting as a home for cabaret and other entertainment.  The Festival revived the idea a few years…

Congratulations to Hawkins Brown and the team behind the Central Surgery, Sawbridgeworth. RIBA East has recently announced an award for this general practice building, which is based in Hertfordshire. We are pleased to have been involved in the process of change and improvement. The surgery has been expanded over a number of years, so this…

Adrian James Acoustics is proud to announce the first ever winners of our new scholarship scheme. Financial support The AJA Scholarship initiative was launched to encourage excellence and commitment. Promising instrumentalists from across Norfolk can apply for financial support. An advisory panel from Norfolk County Youth Orchestra chooses the award winners alongside Guildhall Young Artists…

We love to help bring new life to villages. This is particularly significant when growing communities need new facilities. A recent example is Horsford, a village just north of Norwich. Neighbourhood Plan With a population of just over 4000, the village lacked some amenities, despite having two pubs. Broadland Council conducted a local consultation, which…