The world’s leading experts in floor vibration control
The CALMFLOOR story
The team behind the CALMFLOOR success story are the world’s leading experts in floor vibration serviceability and control with decades of collective experience and academic research in vibration analysis, design, measurement and control. Together, we’ve pioneered and patented the single most exciting development in the control of floor vibration in buildings ever brought to market.
It began with a quest to resolve the issue of excessive floor vibration that blights the effective, productive use of buildings, their value and the huge cost to our people, profit and planet in fixing it.
The future of architectural freedom to design transparent and long, open-plan and column-free spaces, Net Zero outcomes and building performance and its value as an asset depends on it.
Driven by innovation, sustainability and resilience
Innovation, sustainability and resilience drove our mission to hone and harness active mass damper (AMD) technology that would give building stakeholders a low-cost, low-carbon anti-vibration floor solution. It would also give architects unparalleled scope to design flexible open-plan floors and column-free spaces without any structural intervention. It would be a world first.
CALMFLOOR is that solution.
Thanks to our great British engineering and innovation, CALMFLOOR is hard at work transforming the value, productivity and embodied carbon of a multitude of buildings – first starting, and now delivering, a new era in floor vibration control.
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK“CALMFLOOR is one of the most exciting vibration control products to emerge in the last 20 years. It is the world’s first commercially available mechatronics device specifically developed to replace structural materials as a solution for excessive resonant floor vibrations. This is crucial as vibration serviceability has become the governing design criterion for many modern open-plan, long-span commercial floors, determining the size and shape of millions of square feet that Thornton Tomasetti designs every year in the US and around the world.”
“The vibration control technology supplied by FSD Active is hugely effective in reducing floor vibration and currently a unique product – it’s a go-to solution for lively floors when we require a step change in vibration performance, with minimal site work required and negligible impact on the base-build. The product is backed by a highly experienced and capable team providing great support. We have seen the successful installation of the system in a high-profile tower in London and are currently considering other projects for installations.“
“As a structural engineering consultant we often develop and embrace new and innovative solutions to solve complex issues in building design. We are thus proud to be the first consultant in the world to successfully apply the CALMFLOOR vibration control on a carbon efficient, lightweight and open-plan composite floor. The new active mass damping technology transformed and improved the floor’s vibration behaviour beyond expectations. By virtually eliminating floor vibration response under a footfall dynamic loading, the results of CALMFLOOR is impressive. It has an exceptional performance, is very easy to install and – most importantly – it has excellent reliability, operating flawlessly since the installation almost a year ago. CALMFLOOR is a real game-changer when it comes to solving complex floor vibration issues.”
Meet The Senior Team
Emma Hudson
Paul Reynolds
Steven Senior
Tom Weller
Alex Pavic
James Brownjohn
Zandy Muhammad
Enrico Samorì
Germain Marquesini
Yichao Ma
Jemima Iveson
Enhancing performance & transforming sustainability
Sustainability
Everything we do is driven by a commitment to sustainability. From our determination to ensure CALMFLOOR remains the most carbon-competitive, energy-efficient floor vibration solution to our efforts to reduce waste, conserve resources and support sustainable practices in our operations, our eye is always on our impact.
Customer-centricity
The customer first, always. Understanding every customer’s needs and delivering a floor vibration solution that fulfils and exceeds every expectation in performance and return underpins our operations. Nurturing long-term relationships that are built on trust and integrity is crucial to our mission.
Innovation
An unshakeable belief in the power of innovation to drive progress and shape our future is fundamental to our core values. It shapes the way we encourage our team to think creatively, explore new ideas and embrace emerging technologies; today, the result is CALMFLOOR – the world’s only commercially available active mass damper solution for building floors.
Excellence
Excellence is in our DNA and it’s integral to the CALMFLOOR experience. We set high standards for ourselves and have created a culture that inspires everyone to go further and aim higher. This way we’ll create lasting value for our customers, stakeholders and our wider industry.
Collaboration
We believe we’re better when we work together. Indeed, innovation and excellence are a collective effort so it’s only right that we foster a supportive, inclusive working environment in which relationships and teamwork are celebrated and everyone is valued, respected and encouraged to contribute.
The Triple Bottom Line Approach
Sustainable development and social responsibility form the heart of today’s architectural practice, driven by the triple bottom line approach.
User-Centric Design for All Stakeholders
Whether it’s architects, contractors, engineers, or end-users, it’s essential to prioritize creating spaces that guarantee safety, comfort, and wellbeing for all involved in the construction process.
Comfort & Safety
Reducing floor vibration is essential not just for occupants, but for contractors, facility managers, and property developers. A harmonious environment results in enhanced experiences and fewer complications down the line.
Health Implications
Construction stakeholders and end-users alike should be aware of the health and comfort risks associated with prolonged exposure to vibrations. Advanced damping technologies benefit everyone involved.
Education & Awareness
Ensuring that contractors, builders, engineers, and architects are well-informed about floor anti-vibration solutions can foster the realization of safer, more comfortable spaces in the future.
Sustainable Practices for a Better Tomorrow
Architects, contractors, material suppliers, and engineers all have roles to play in lessening the environmental impact of their projects. This includes a focus on energy efficiency, responsible material choices, and designs that withstand the test of time and nature.
Material Efficiency
Controlling vibrations through increasing member sizes and floor weights is an inefficient mechanism for controlling vibrations in new buildings. Efficient vibration control is a way forward for greater sustainability.
Energy Efficiency
Engineers and designers must collaborate to understand the energy implications of damping systems. Together, they can offer solutions that provide both superior performance and energy conservation.
Resilience for the Future
Developers, planners, and architects should align to create buildings with optimal vibration management. The ability to deploy vibration damping where and when it is required results in structures with greater flexibility and performance, benefiting investors and the community at large.