Acoustics

PaulBrewer

Does anyone consider the sound of a room in their design ? Or consider acoustics as part of design ?

BryanF

http://www.environ.ie/en/Publications/DevelopmentandHousing/BuildingStandards/FileDownLoad,39956,en.pdf

PaulBrewer

Bryan ,

Thanks for that.

It's an interesting read but does primarily deal with noise issues.

My question and perhaps I ought to have framed it better, was with regarding to the 'sound' of a room - not it's isolation characteristics.

My background is in music studios where this, of course, is of primary concern - but I wonder does how the Interior Design Business regards this issue ?

antoinolachtnai

It's a problem that sometimes comes up in commercial, particularly restaurants. If a room is too 'noisy' it will put off customers. Typically the problem seems to be dealt with (with various kinds of baffles) when it arises.

Calibos

The only domestic situation where it would likely be considered would be dedicated Home-Theaters/Cinemas rooms.

PaulBrewer

Thanks for your replies.
It's interesting that as a rule it doesn't appear to be thought about.

In my opinion it's one of the elements that can make a room comfortable or uncomfortable, a 'clattery' hallway is rarely a pleasant experience as is a room with a distinct 'honk'.

I wonder how it affects clients and their opinion on a space ? - which I expect for a client would be an 'unconscious' decision.

In more public spaces used for music or public events I'm often shocked about how unsuited they are for the purpose they're being used for - (with some exceptions I will say).

From an interior designer's perspective is this something that an architect ought address ?