Wellbeing in Interiors

Chapter 18Acoustic design

1. Designing for good acoustics
2. Sound treatment and design thinking

FIGURE 4: 57 Fixed sound separation

Sound is as invisible to the human eye as air particles and gases can be – and interiors are full of all of these, impacting occupants on a constant basis. We must design spaces that are not removing health but allowing people’s wellbeing to flourish. Wellbeing will be supported if audibility in spaces can occur without strained effort by occupants. Occupants should be able to hear each other without having to resort to straining their senses, either to hear properly or to block unwanted sounds. Wellbeing can also be ...