Acoustical Investigations of Multipurpose Spaces at Community Facilities

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Abstract

Multipurpose spaces at community and recreational facilities are important spaces to allow for multitude of uses and to accommodate the wide age-range of users. This article discusses investigations conducted at nine municipally owned facilities including community centres, arenas, and a senior centre related to reportedly poor acoustic conditions in multipurpose spaces. The acoustical measurements of the as-found conditions, relevant criteria, and analysis are outlined. The contributing factors leading to the noise concerns for the spaces and considerations of acoustical treatment for interior acoustical control and background HVAC sound levels are also discussed.

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2024-05-12

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Chan M, Kundakcioglu M, Lorimer A. Acoustical Investigations of Multipurpose Spaces at Community Facilities. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2024 May 12 [cited 2024 Nov. 24];52(1). Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/4199

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Vol. 52 No. 1 (2024): Proceedings of Acoustics Week in Canada 2024 Conference joint with 186th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America

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Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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