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	* Suitably Qualified Acoustician.		* Suitably Qualified Acoustician.

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	* Airborne sound.		* Airborne sound.
	* Approved Document E.		* Approved Document E.

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	There are four frequency zones that have an impact on the way sound moves through a room. In a typical residential space, the second zone, also known as the Schroeder frequency (which ranges from 100 to 200 Hz) is the transitional or crossover zone where room resonances dominate until wavelengths adjust to the size of the room.		There are four frequency zones that have an impact on the way sound moves through a room. In a typical residential space, the second zone, also known as the Schroeder frequency (which ranges from 100 to 200 Hz) is the transitional or crossover zone where room resonances dominate until wavelengths adjust to the size of the room.

−	Energy below the Schroeder frequency is wave energy (or low frequency), which is like static air pressure and handled by a resonator. Energy above this zone is ray energy (or higher frequency), which bounces around the room like light and is handled by a reflector. Note that there is also a third zone that serves as an additional transition between the Schroeder frequency and the fourth zone.	+	Energy below the Schroeder frequency is wave energy (or low frequency), which is like static air pressure and is handled by a resonator. Energy above this zone is ray energy (or higher frequency), which bounces around the room like light and is handled by a reflector. Note that there is also a third zone that serves as an additional transition between the Schroeder frequency and the fourth zone.

	= Insulation and reverberation =		= Insulation and reverberation =

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	Room finishes and sound absorbing products can be selected based on the impact they will have on the room's acoustics.		Room finishes and sound absorbing products can be selected based on the impact they will have on the room's acoustics.

−	For instance, a room with an abundance of hard, reflective surfaces (such as glass windows, mirrors ~~or wood~~ floors) ~~will~~ result in a space that is too “live”, resulting in unwanted echoes and other excessive noise. This may be unavoidable in rooms where sporting events take place, but it is less than ideal for performance spaces.	+	For instance, a room with an abundance of hard, reflective surfaces (such as glass windows, mirrors and timber floors) can result in a space that is too “live”, resulting in unwanted echoes and other excessive noise. This may be unavoidable in rooms where sporting events take place, but it is less than ideal for performance spaces.

−	At the other end of the spectrum is a room filled with soft, sound absorbing surfaces like carpeting, fabric window coverings or large pieces of furniture. These materials act to deaden sound and remove reverberation, which can also have a negative impact on the experience produced in the room.	+	At the other end of the spectrum is a room filled with soft, sound absorbing surfaces like carpeting, fabric window coverings or large pieces of furniture. These materials act to deaden sound and remove reverberation, which can also sometimes have a negative impact on the experience produced in the room.

	Absorption from some surfaces can be used to reduce sound reverberation and reflection, thus assisting in the balance between “live” and “dead” acoustics in the whole room or in different parts of the room, where necessary.		Absorption from some surfaces can be used to reduce sound reverberation and reflection, thus assisting in the balance between “live” and “dead” acoustics in the whole room or in different parts of the room, where necessary.
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	See [[Sound_absorption\|Sound absorption]] for more information.		See [[Sound_absorption\|Sound absorption]] for more information.

−	Approved Document E is the building ~~regulation that~~ sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound.	+	Approved Document E of the building regulations sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

	Acoustics is the science of controlling how noise moves in an enclosed area. This includes the minimisation of noise transmission from one room to another and the control of the characteristics of sound within spaces themselves.		Acoustics is the science of controlling how noise moves in an enclosed area. This includes the minimisation of noise transmission from one room to another and the control of the characteristics of sound within spaces themselves.

−	BREEAM UK New Construction, Non-domestic Buildings (United Kingdom), Technical Manual, SD5078: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 3.0, published by BRE Global Limited, defines room acoustics as: '...how sound behaves in an enclosed space in terms of the reverberation time (or degree of echo), overall noise levels and speech intelligibility. Room acoustics are influenced by room geometry and distribution of acoustic absorption either through the general room finishes or through the introduction of sound absorbing products.'	+	[https://www.breeam.com/discover/technical-standards/newconstruction/ BREEAM UK New Construction, Non-domestic Buildings (United Kingdom), Technical Manual, SD5078: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 3.0], published by BRE Global Limited, defines room acoustics as: '...how sound behaves in an enclosed space in terms of the reverberation time (or degree of echo), overall noise levels and speech intelligibility. Room acoustics are influenced by room geometry and distribution of acoustic absorption either through the general room finishes or through the introduction of sound absorbing products.'

	Acoustics are an important consideration in the design, operation and construction of most commercial and residential buildings and can have an impact on health and wellbeing, communication and productivity. They can be particularly significant in spaces such as concert halls, lecture theatres and so on, where the quality of sound and its intelligibility are very important. They can also play an essential role in residential settings where money and space have been dedicated to home entertainment systems or recording studios.		Acoustics are an important consideration in the design, operation and construction of most commercial and residential buildings and can have an impact on health and wellbeing, communication and productivity. They can be particularly significant in spaces such as concert halls, lecture theatres and so on, where the quality of sound and its intelligibility are very important. They can also play an essential role in residential settings where money and space have been dedicated to home entertainment systems or recording studios.
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	= Characteristics of sound =		= Characteristics of sound =

−	There are two types of sound: direct (which comes straight from the source) and indirect (which is reflected off of something - or someone - before it is ~~heard~~).	+	There are two types of sound: direct (which comes straight from the source) and indirect (which is reflected off of something - or someone - before it is received).

	Sound intensity is measured in Decibels (dB). This is a logarithmic scale in which an increase of 10 dB gives an apparent doubling of loudness.		Sound intensity is measured in Decibels (dB). This is a logarithmic scale in which an increase of 10 dB gives an apparent doubling of loudness.
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	Sound pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz), the standard unit for the measurement for frequency. The audible range of sound for humans is typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, although, through ageing and exposure to loud sounds the upper limit will generally decrease.		Sound pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz), the standard unit for the measurement for frequency. The audible range of sound for humans is typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, although, through ageing and exposure to loud sounds the upper limit will generally decrease.

−	As well as intensity and frequency, sound also transmits information. For example, music or speech, transmit information which people may perceive differently from other sounds.	+	As well as intensity and frequency, sound also transmits information. For example, music or speech transmit information which people may perceive differently from other sounds.

	The acoustics of a room can be influenced by:		The acoustics of a room can be influenced by:
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	There are four frequency zones that have an impact on the way sound moves through a room. In a typical residential space, the second zone, also known as the Schroeder frequency (which ranges from 100 to 200 Hz) is the transitional or crossover zone where room resonances dominate until wavelengths adjust to the size of the room.		There are four frequency zones that have an impact on the way sound moves through a room. In a typical residential space, the second zone, also known as the Schroeder frequency (which ranges from 100 to 200 Hz) is the transitional or crossover zone where room resonances dominate until wavelengths adjust to the size of the room.

−	Energy below the Schroeder frequency is wave energy (or low frequency), which is like static air pressure and handled by a resonator. Energy above this zone is ray energy (or higher frequency), which bounces around the room like light and is handled by a reflector. Note that there is a third zone that serves as an additional transition to the fourth zone.	+	Energy below the Schroeder frequency is wave energy (or low frequency), which is like static air pressure and handled by a resonator. Energy above this zone is ray energy (or higher frequency), which bounces around the room like light and is handled by a reflector. Note that there is also a third zone that serves as an additional transition between the Schroeder frequency and the fourth zone.

	= Insulation and reverberation =		= Insulation and reverberation =
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	Sound insulation across a good conventional, lightweight, office to office construction is typically in the order of 45 dB Dw. This means that if the sound level in the source room is around 65 dB (a typical level for speech), the sound level in the adjacent room, the receiver room, will be approximately 20 dB (barely audible).		Sound insulation across a good conventional, lightweight, office to office construction is typically in the order of 45 dB Dw. This means that if the sound level in the source room is around 65 dB (a typical level for speech), the sound level in the adjacent room, the receiver room, will be approximately 20 dB (barely audible).

−	If sound levels are increased in the source room however, to 75 dB (raised voice), sound levels within the adjacent room will also increase to around 30 dB (audible). Sound insulation therefore describes the level of sound lost across a partition and not the level of sound within an adjacent room.	+	If sound levels are increased in the source room however, to 75 dB (raised voice), sound levels within the adjacent room will also increase to around 30 dB (audible). Sound insulation therefore describes the level of sound lost across wall or partition and not the level of sound within an adjacent room.

−	Dw represents the sound insulation between rooms ~~on-site~~. Rw represents the lab tested sound insulation of an element making up a partition wall/floor type. Standards achieved in labs may not be possible on site because of the quality of workmanship and due to sound ‘flanking’ acoustic elements, that is, travelling around them through an easier path, rather than only directly through them as under lab conditions.	+	Dw represents the sound insulation between rooms. Rw represents the lab tested sound insulation of an element making up a partition wall/floor type. Standards achieved in labs may not be possible on site because of the quality of workmanship and due to sound ‘flanking’ acoustic elements, that is, travelling around them through an easier path, rather than only directly through them as under lab conditions.

−	See Sound insulation for more information.	+	See [[Sound_insulation\|Sound insulation]] for more information.

	Rooms designed for speech typically have a low reverberation time, whereas a higher reverberation time can add depth, richness and warmth to music. The reverberation time of a room is defined as the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after an abrupt termination.		Rooms designed for speech typically have a low reverberation time, whereas a higher reverberation time can add depth, richness and warmth to music. The reverberation time of a room is defined as the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after an abrupt termination.

−	See Reverberation time for more information.	+	See [[Reverberation_time\|Reverberation time]] for more information.

	= Live and dead rooms =		= Live and dead rooms =

−	~~General room~~ finishes and sound absorbing products can be selected ~~to create a room with~~ the ~~desired~~ acoustics.	+	Room finishes and sound absorbing products can be selected based on the impact they will have on the room's acoustics.

−	A room with an abundance of hard, reflective surfaces (such as glass windows, mirrors or wood floors) will result in a space that is too “live”, resulting in unwanted echoes and other excessive noise. This may be unavoidable in sporting ~~facilities~~, but it is less than ideal for performance spaces.	+	For instance, a room with an abundance of hard, reflective surfaces (such as glass windows, mirrors or wood floors) will result in a space that is too “live”, resulting in unwanted echoes and other excessive noise. This may be unavoidable in rooms where sporting events take place, but it is less than ideal for performance spaces.

−	At the other end of the spectrum is ~~the~~ room filled with soft, sound absorbing surfaces like carpeting, fabric window coverings or large pieces of furniture. These materials act to deaden sound and remove reverberation.	+	At the other end of the spectrum is a room filled with soft, sound absorbing surfaces like carpeting, fabric window coverings or large pieces of furniture. These materials act to deaden sound and remove reverberation, which can also have a negative impact on the experience produced in the room.

−	Absorption from some surfaces can ~~even~~ be used to reduce reverberation ~~times~~, thus assisting in the balance between “live” and “dead” acoustics.	+	Absorption from some surfaces can be used to reduce sound reverberation and reflection, thus assisting in the balance between “live” and “dead” acoustics in the whole room or in different parts of the room, where necessary.

−	See ~~sound~~ absorption for more information.	+	See [[Sound_absorption\|Sound absorption]] for more information.

	Approved Document E is the building regulation that sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound.		Approved Document E is the building regulation that sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound.
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= Introduction =

Acoustics is the science of controlling how noise moves in an enclosed area. This includes the minimisation of noise transmission from one room to another and the control of the characteristics of sound within spaces themselves.

BREEAM UK New Construction, Non-domestic Buildings (United Kingdom), Technical Manual, SD5078: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 3.0, published by BRE Global Limited, defines room acoustics as: '...how sound behaves in an enclosed space in terms of the reverberation time (or degree of echo), overall noise levels and speech intelligibility. Room acoustics are influenced by room geometry and distribution of acoustic absorption either through the general room finishes or through the introduction of sound absorbing products.'

Acoustics are an important consideration in the design, operation and construction of most commercial and residential buildings and can have an impact on health and wellbeing, communication and productivity. They can be particularly significant in spaces such as concert halls, lecture theatres and so on, where the quality of sound and its intelligibility are very important. They can also play an essential role in residential settings where money and space have been dedicated to home entertainment systems or recording studios.

= Characteristics of sound =

There are two types of sound: direct (which comes straight from the source) and indirect (which is reflected off of something - or someone - before it is heard).

Sound intensity is measured in Decibels (dB). This is a logarithmic scale in which an increase of 10 dB gives an apparent doubling of loudness.

Sound pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz), the standard unit for the measurement for frequency. The audible range of sound for humans is typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, although, through ageing and exposure to loud sounds the upper limit will generally decrease.

As well as intensity and frequency, sound also transmits information. For example, music or speech, transmit information which people may perceive differently from other sounds.

The acoustics of a room can be influenced by:

* The generation of sound inside or outside the space.
* Airborne sound transmission.
* Impact noise.

= Four sound zones =

There are four frequency zones that have an impact on the way sound moves through a room. In a typical residential space, the second zone, also known as the Schroeder frequency (which ranges from 100 to 200 Hz) is the transitional or crossover zone where room resonances dominate until wavelengths adjust to the size of the room.

Energy below the Schroeder frequency is wave energy (or low frequency), which is like static air pressure and handled by a resonator. Energy above this zone is ray energy (or higher frequency), which bounces around the room like light and is handled by a reflector. Note that there is a third zone that serves as an additional transition to the fourth zone.

= Insulation and reverberation =

Sound insulation across a good conventional, lightweight, office to office construction is typically in the order of 45 dB Dw. This means that if the sound level in the source room is around 65 dB (a typical level for speech), the sound level in the adjacent room, the receiver room, will be approximately 20 dB (barely audible).

If sound levels are increased in the source room however, to 75 dB (raised voice), sound levels within the adjacent room will also increase to around 30 dB (audible). Sound insulation therefore describes the level of sound lost across a partition and not the level of sound within an adjacent room.

Dw represents the sound insulation between rooms on-site. Rw represents the lab tested sound insulation of an element making up a partition wall/floor type. Standards achieved in labs may not be possible on site because of the quality of workmanship and due to sound ‘flanking’ acoustic elements, that is, travelling around them through an easier path, rather than only directly through them as under lab conditions.

See Sound insulation for more information.

Rooms designed for speech typically have a low reverberation time, whereas a higher reverberation time can add depth, richness and warmth to music. The reverberation time of a room is defined as the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after an abrupt termination.

See Reverberation time for more information.

= Live and dead rooms =

General room finishes and sound absorbing products can be selected to create a room with the desired acoustics.

A room with an abundance of hard, reflective surfaces (such as glass windows, mirrors or wood floors) will result in a space that is too “live”, resulting in unwanted echoes and other excessive noise. This may be unavoidable in sporting facilities, but it is less than ideal for performance spaces.

At the other end of the spectrum is the room filled with soft, sound absorbing surfaces like carpeting, fabric window coverings or large pieces of furniture. These materials act to deaden sound and remove reverberation.

Absorption from some surfaces can even be used to reduce reverberation times, thus assisting in the balance between “live” and “dead” acoustics.

See sound absorption for more information.

Approved Document E is the building regulation that sets minimum standards for design and construction in relation to the resistance to the passage of sound.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Acoustic consultant.
* Acoustic design for health and wellbeing.
* Airborne sound.
* Approved Document E.
* Audio frequency.
* BREEAM Acoustic performance.
* Building acoustics.
* Building Bulletin 93: acoustic design of schools.
* Building regulations.
* Decibel.
* Impact sound.
* Pre-completion sound testing.
* Reverberation.
* Sound absorption.
* Sound insulation.
* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 1: An introduction (GG 83-1).
* Sound reduction index (SRI).
* Sound v noise.
* Suitably Qualified Acoustician.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Acoustics is the science of controlling how noise moves in an enclosed area. This includes the minimisation of noise transmission from one ~~room~~ to another and the control of the characteristics of sound within spaces themselves.	+	Acoustics is the science of controlling how noise moves in an enclosed area. This includes the minimisation of noise transmission from one area to another and the control of the characteristics of sound within spaces themselves.

	[https://www.breeam.com/discover/technical-standards/newconstruction/ BREEAM UK New Construction, Non-domestic Buildings (United Kingdom), Technical Manual, SD5078: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 3.0], published by BRE Global Limited, defines room acoustics as: '...how sound behaves in an enclosed space in terms of the reverberation time (or degree of echo), overall noise levels and speech intelligibility. Room acoustics are influenced by room geometry and distribution of acoustic absorption either through the general room finishes or through the introduction of sound absorbing products.'		[https://www.breeam.com/discover/technical-standards/newconstruction/ BREEAM UK New Construction, Non-domestic Buildings (United Kingdom), Technical Manual, SD5078: BREEAM UK New Construction 2018 3.0], published by BRE Global Limited, defines room acoustics as: '...how sound behaves in an enclosed space in terms of the reverberation time (or degree of echo), overall noise levels and speech intelligibility. Room acoustics are influenced by room geometry and distribution of acoustic absorption either through the general room finishes or through the introduction of sound absorbing products.'

−	~~Acoustics~~ are an important consideration in the design, operation and construction of most commercial and residential buildings and can have an impact on health and wellbeing, communication and productivity. They can be particularly significant in spaces such as concert halls, lecture theatres and so on, where the quality of sound and its intelligibility are very important. They can also play an essential role in residential settings where money and space have been dedicated to home entertainment systems or recording studios.	+	Acoustic characteristics are an important consideration in the design, operation and construction of most commercial and residential buildings and can have an impact on health and wellbeing, communication and productivity. They can be particularly significant in spaces such as concert halls, lecture theatres and so on, where the quality of sound and its intelligibility are very important. They can also play an essential role in residential settings where money and space have been dedicated to home entertainment systems or recording studios.

	= Characteristics of sound =		= Characteristics of sound =

−	There are two ~~types~~ of sound: direct (which comes straight from the source) and indirect (which is reflected ~~off of something - or someone~~ - before it is received).	+	There are two main categories of sound: direct (which comes straight from the source) and indirect (which is reflected by a surface - before it is received).

	Sound intensity is measured in Decibels (dB). This is a logarithmic scale in which an increase of 10 dB gives an apparent doubling of loudness.		Sound intensity is measured in Decibels (dB). This is a logarithmic scale in which an increase of 10 dB gives an apparent doubling of loudness.

−	Sound pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz), the standard unit ~~for the~~ measurement for frequency. The audible range of sound for humans is typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, although, through ageing and exposure to loud sounds the upper limit will generally decrease.	+	Sound pitch is measured in Hertz (Hz), the standard unit of measurement for frequency. The audible range of sound for humans is typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, although, through ageing and exposure to loud sounds the upper limit will generally decrease.

	As well as intensity and frequency, sound also transmits information. For example, music or speech transmit information which people may perceive differently from other sounds.		As well as intensity and frequency, sound also transmits information. For example, music or speech transmit information which people may perceive differently from other sounds.
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	The acoustics of a room can be influenced by:		The acoustics of a room can be influenced by:

−	* The generation of sound inside or outside the ~~space~~.	+	* The generation of sound inside or outside the room.
	* Airborne sound transmission.		* Airborne sound transmission.
	* Impact noise.		* Impact noise.
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	Sound insulation across a good conventional, lightweight, office to office construction is typically in the order of 45 dB Dw. This means that if the sound level in the source room is around 65 dB (a typical level for speech), the sound level in the adjacent room, the receiver room, will be approximately 20 dB (barely audible).		Sound insulation across a good conventional, lightweight, office to office construction is typically in the order of 45 dB Dw. This means that if the sound level in the source room is around 65 dB (a typical level for speech), the sound level in the adjacent room, the receiver room, will be approximately 20 dB (barely audible).

−	If sound levels are increased in the source room however, to 75 dB (raised voice), sound levels within the adjacent room will also increase to around 30 dB (audible). Sound insulation ~~therefore~~ describes the level of sound lost across wall or partition ~~and not the level of sound within an adjacent room~~.	+	If sound levels are increased in the source room however, to 75 dB (raised voice), sound levels within the adjacent room will also increase to around 30 dB (audible). Sound insulation describes the level of sound lost across barrier such as a wall or partition.

−	Dw represents the sound insulation between rooms. Rw represents the lab tested sound insulation of an element making up a partition wall/floor type. Standards achieved in labs may not be possible on site because of the quality of workmanship and due to sound ‘flanking’ acoustic elements, that is, travelling around them ~~through an easier path,~~ rather than only directly through them as under lab conditions.	+	Dw represents the sound insulation between rooms. Rw represents the lab tested sound insulation of an element making up a partition wall/floor type. Standards achieved in labs may not be possible on site because of the quality of workmanship and due to sound ‘flanking’ acoustic elements, that is, sound travelling around them rather than only directly through them as under lab conditions.

	See [[Sound_insulation\|Sound insulation]] for more information.		See [[Sound_insulation\|Sound insulation]] for more information.

−	Rooms designed for speech typically have a low reverberation time, whereas a higher reverberation time can add depth, richness and warmth to music~~. The reverberation time of a room is defined as the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after an abrupt termination~~.	+	The reverberation time of a room is defined as the time it takes for sound to decay by 60 dB after an abrupt termination. Rooms designed for speech typically have a low reverberation time, whereas a higher reverberation time can add depth, richness and warmth to music.

	See [[Reverberation_time\|Reverberation time]] for more information.		See [[Reverberation_time\|Reverberation time]] for more information.