[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1540992195772{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]For Project Architects[/vc_column_text][mk_custom_list title=”The first step is to establish the project’s acoustic, noise, and vibration control design criteria as it relates to the project’s programming. ” style=”mk-icon-caret-right”]
- Room interior acoustic characteristics, including RT60 reverberation time, reflecting surfaces, dimension ratios, etc. appropriate for the intended use(s)
- Wall, and door sound attenuation (STC) performance to achieve privacy levels appropriate for the intended use
- Floor/ceiling impact insulation (IIC) appropriate for the intended use
- Background Noise Criteria (NC) Curve levels appropriate for the intended use
- Building shell, window, roof, & door Outside-to-Inside (OITC) sound attenuation of exterior noise sources appropriate for the intended use
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ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICAL SERVICES – Why a Client May Need These Services: Architectural Acoustics – Excerpt from The A.I.A. Architects Handbook of Professional Practice, 13th edition, 2000, written by Christopher Jaffe, Ph.D., Hon. AIA, and Russell A. Cooper[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][mk_custom_list title=”Once the design criteria has been established as described above, Spectra Tech can provide guidance to the project team throughout the Design/Development Stage, targeted to achievement of the relevant design criteria.”]
- Floor plan layout options
- Interior wall design and material combination options
- Floor/ceiling design and material combination options
- Interior door, frame, sill, and seal material combination options
- Building shell & structural components, roof, window,, and exterior door design and material combinations
- HVAC system equipment selection coordination (for low noise characteristics), duct silencing, vibration isolation, and noise control measures
- Electrical system equipment selection coordination (e.g., emergency generators for low noise characteristics, intake & discharge air duct and muffler silencing, etc.; transformers), vibration isolation, and noise control measures
- Acoustical, noise, impact, and vibration control material options, recommendations, & specifications
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