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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Architecture)
BUILDING SCIENCE 2 [ARC3413]
PROJECT 2: Integration with Design Studio 5
Name : Angeline Kon Kee Hooi
ID : 0302068
Tutor : Mr. Siva
Table of Content 1.0 Lighting proposal ··················································································· 1
1.1 Daylighting
1.1.1 Daylighting Factor (DF)) - Admin Office - Culinary Studio - Demonstration Kitchen
1.2 Artificial Lighting
2.2.1 Proposed Lighting 2.2.2 Lumen Method Calculations - Culinary Studio - Demonstration Kitchen
2.0 Acoustic Proposal ·················································································· 10 2.1 Reverberation time (RT) Calculations
- Culinary Studio - Demonstration Kitchen
2.2 Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Calculations
2.2.1 External Noise Sound Pressure Level 2.2.2 Internal Noise Sound Pressure Level
2.3 Transmission Loss Sound Reduction Index or Sound Reduction Index (SRI)
- Culinary Studio - Demonstration Kitchen
2.4 Combined SPL of Internal Noises
3.0 References ·························································································· 19
4.0 Appendix ····························································································· 20
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Lighting Proposal
1.1 Daylighting
Daylight Factor Daylight factor is the percentage of ratio that represents the amount of
illumination available indoors relative to the illumination present outdoors at the same time under
overcast sky. (Malaysia standard outdoor daylight level: 32000 lux)
Equation: Daylighting Factor, DF = 𝐸𝑖
𝐸𝑜 X 100%
Ei = Indoor illuminance Eo = Outdoor illuminance = Direct sunlight = 32000 lux
DF (%) Distribution
>6 Very large with thermal and glare problem
3-6 Good
1-3 Fair
0-1 Poor
Table 1: Daylight factors and distribution
(Source: Department of Standards Malaysia, MS 1525:2007)
Admin Office
DF = 𝐸𝑖
𝐸𝑜 X 100%
DF = 6478
32000 x 100%
= 20.2%
Conclusion: This space has very large with thermal and glare problems. Hence, thermal
insulation and curtains should be added to reduce glare. The use of PSALI can be used to
control the use of artificial lightings.
Waiting Area
DF = 𝐸𝑖
𝐸𝑜 X 100%
DF = 11934
32000 x 100%
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= 37.32%
Conclusion: This space has very large with thermal and glare problems. Hence, thermal
insulation and curtains should be added to reduce glare. The use of PSALI can be used to
control the use of artificial lightings.
Culinary Studio
Average simulated illuminance for June in the studio between the hours shown.
Proposed window light zones are outlined in red
DF = 𝐸𝑖
𝐸𝑜 X 100%
DF = 879
32000 x 100%
= 2.75%
This space is very has good daylight factor, hence the use of PSALI to control the use of artificial
lightings.
Demonstration Kitchen
DF = 𝐸𝑖
𝐸𝑜 X 100%
DF = 4198
32000 x 100%
= 13.1%
Conclusion: This space has very large with thermal and glare problems. Hence, thermal
insulation and curtains should be added to reduce glare. The use of PSALI can be used to
control the use of artificial lightings.
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1.2 Artificial lighting
MS 1525 Standard requirement
Application Illuminance (lux)
Entrance and Exit 100
Restaurant, Cafe 200
Kitchen 500
Table 2: The Recommended Average Illuminance (Source: Department of Standards Malaysia (MS 1525:2007) The Lumen Method is used to determine the number of lamps that should be installed for a given area or room.
Formula: N x n = E x A_____ F x UF x MF N = Number of lamps required E = Illuminance level required (lux) A = Area at working plane height (m²) F = Average luminous flux from each lamp ( lm ) UF = Utilization factor, an allowance for the light distribution of the luminaries at the room surfaces MF = Maintenance factor, an allowance for reduced light output because of deterioration and dirt
Table 2: Utilization Factor Table
Spacing to Height Ratio (SHR) is the ratio distance between adjacent luminaires to their height above working plane.
Formula: Spacing to Height Ratio, SHR = 1
𝐻𝑚 √
𝐴
𝑁
A= Total Floor Area N= Number of luminaires, Hm = Vertical distance from workplace to luminaires
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Proposed Lighting
Type of light Specification
Brand:
Philips Ecomoods Linear Pendant
No. 40341
Lumen: 2600 lm (one 28 Watt)
Luminaire: 5W
Voltage: 120 Volt
Cap Base: T5 Bi-Pin Base
A bar of steel and light, a slick fixture that blends sharp,
contemporary design with adjustability and energy
efficiency.
Flicker-free
Instant-start fluorescent
Metal shade with diffuser
Rectangular ceiling canopy
2 Suspension cables
Adjustable height
Energy Efficient
Philips Dimmable Eco Classic
Halogen
Watt: 105W (similar to 140W)
Voltage: 240V
Cap base: E27/ ES
Colour: Warm White
CCT: 2800K
CRI: 100Ra
Lumen: 1980 lumen
Lifetime: 2000 hours
LED Mirage 6 Light Split Rail Kit
Lumen:550 Lumens
Watt: 50 Watt
Voltage:120 Volt GU10 Base Halogen Lamp(s)
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Culinary Studio 1
Location Culinary Studio 1 (Second Floor)
Dimension L= 7.13m, W=4.41m
Total Floor Area 31.4m2
Height of ceiling 3.5m
Height of luminaire 3.0 m
Height of work level 0.7m
Vertical distance from workplace to luminaires, Hm
2.4m
Standard luminance level 500lux
Refection Factors Ceiling: Exposed ceiling (0.3) Wall: Brick (0.4) Window: Glass (0.9) Floor: Concrete (0.3)
Room Index, K = (Lx W)/ (L + W) Hm = (7.13 x 4.41)/ [ (7.13 + 4.41) x 2.4 = 1.13
Utilization Factor, UF 0.46
Maintenance Factor, MF 0.8
Type of light Philips Ecomoods Linear Pendant No. 40341
Number of light fixtures required, N
N = E x A_____ F x UF x MF = 500 x 31.4___ 2600 x 0.46 x 0.8 = 15700__ 956.8 = 16.4 ≈ 17
Conclusion 17 no. of Philips Ecomoods Linear Pendant No. 40341 are required in Culinary Studio for an illuminance of 500 lux.
Spacing to Height Ratio (SHR)* =
1
𝐻𝑚 √
𝐴
𝑁
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= 1
2.4√
31.4
17
= 0.57
Spacing between each fixtures (m)
0.57 = Spacing
Hm
0.57 = Spacing
2.4
Spacing = 1.4m
(Half spacing = 0.7m)
Number of rows of luminaires
N = Room Width
Spacing
= 4.41
1.4
= 3.15 ≈ 3 rows of luminaires
Number of luminaires required in each row
N = N
No.of rows
N = 17
3
= 5.6 ≈ 6 in each row
Longitudinal spacing between each fixtures (m)
N = Room length
No.of luminaires per row
N = 7.13
6
= 1.19m
( Half spacing = 0.595m)
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Demonstration Kitchen
Location Demonstration Kitchen (Second Floor)
Dimension L= 7.31m, W=5.83m
Total Floor Area 42.6m2
Height of ceiling 3.5m
Height of luminaire 3.0 m
Height of work level 0.7m
Vertical distance from workplace to luminaires, Hm
2.4m
Standard luminance level 500lux
Refection Factors Ceiling: Exposed ceiling (0.3) Wall: Brick (0.4) Window: Glass (0.9) Floor: Concrete (0.3)
Room Index, K = (Lx W)/ (L + W) Hm = (7.31 x 5.83)/ [ (7.31 + 5.83) x 2.4 = 1.35
Utilization Factor, UF 0.46
Maintenance Factor, MF 0.8
Type of light Philips Dimmable Eco Classic Halogen
Number of light fixtures required, N
N = E x A_____ F x UF x MF = 500 x 42.6___ 1980 x 0.46 x 0.8 = 21300__ 728.64 = 29.2 ≈ 30
Conclusion 30 no. of Philips Dimmable Eco Classic Halogen light fittings are required in Culinary Studio for an illuminance of 500 lux.
Spacing to Height Ratio (SHR)* =
1
𝐻𝑚 √
𝐴
𝑁
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= 1
2.4√
42.6
30
= 0.50
Spacing between each fixtures (m)
0.50 = Spacing
Hm
0.50 = Spacing
2.4
Spacing = 1.2m
(Half spacing =0.6m)
Number of rows of luminaires
N = Room Width
Spacing
= 5.83
1.2
= 4.85 ≈ 5 rows of luminaires
Number of luminaires required in each row
N = N
No.of rows
N = 30
5
= 6 in each row
Longitudinal spacing between each fixtures (m)
N = Room length
No.of luminaires per row
N = 7.31
6
= 1.22m
(Half spacing = 0.61m)
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Waiting Area
Location Waiting Area (Second Floor)
Dimension L= 7.52m, W=5.1m
Total Floor Area 38.4m2
Height of ceiling 3.5m
Height of luminaire 3.0 m
Height of work level 0.7m
Vertical distance from workplace to luminaires, Hm
2.4m
Standard luminance level 100lux
Refection Factors Ceiling: Exposed ceiling (0.3) Wall: Brick (0.4) Window: Glass (0.9) Floor: Concrete (0.3)
Room Index, K = (Lx W)/ (L + W) Hm = (7.52 x 5.1)/ [ (7.52 + 5.1) x 2.4 = 1.3
Utilization Factor, UF 0.46
Maintenance Factor, MF 0.8
Type of light Philips Ecomoods Linear Pendant No. 40341
Number of light fixtures required, N
N = E x A_____ F x UF x MF = 100 x 38.4___ 1980 x 0.46 x 0.8 = 3840__ 728.64 = 5.27 ≈ 6
Conclusion 6 no. of Philips Ecomoods Linear Pendant No. 40341 are required in Culinary Studio for an illuminance of 500 lux.
Spacing to Height Ratio (SHR)* =
1
𝐻𝑚 √
𝐴
𝑁
= 1
2.4√
38.4
6
= 1.05
Spacing between each fixtures (m)
1.05 = Spacing
Hm
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1.05 = Spacing
2.4
Spacing = 2.5m
(Half spacing = 1.25m)
Number of rows of luminaires
N = Room Width
Spacing
= 5.1
2.5
= 2.04 ≈ 3 rows of luminaires
Number of luminaires required in each row
N = N
No.of rows
N = 6
3
= 2 in each row
Longitudinal spacing between each fixtures (m)
N = Room length
No.of luminaires per row
N = 7.52
2
= 3.76m
( Half spacing = 1.88m)
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Acoustic Proposal
2.0 Reverberation Time, RT
Use Small Rooms
750m3
Medium Rooms
750-7500m3
Large Rooms Rooms
>7500m3
Speech 0.75 0.75 - 1.00 1.00
Multi-purpose 1.00 1.00 - 1.25 1.00 - 2.00
Music 1.50 1.50 - 2.00 2.00 or more
Table: Typical Reverberation Time
Culinary Studio
Reverberation Time at 500Hz
Element Material Colour Absorber
Type Area(m2)
Absorption Sa
Coefficient
Ceiling Concrete Unpainted Panel 28.8 0.02 0.576
Floor Concrete Unpainted Panel 28.8 0.02 0.576 Wall Brick Wall Panel 68.2 0.03 2.046 Window Glass Transparent Glass 2.93 0.18 0.527
Door Glass Transparent Panel 7.07 0.04 0.283
Furniture
Timber Brown Panel 7.25 0.25 1.813 Chair Brown Padded 1.7 0.15 0.750 Human
Per person 10 0.42 4.2
Total Material Absorption Value 10.771
Equation: RT = 0.16 X V
A , where V = Volume of space
RT= 0.16 X V
A
RT= 0.16 X 100.8 10.771 = 1.5s
Conclusion: The reverberation time for Workshop in 500Hz of absorption is 1.5s.
According to the standard of reverberation time, the standard comfort reverberation for
a small room is between 0.8s to 1.0s. The reverberation time of the culinary studio falls
above the standard range. In order to meet the requirement, acoustic panel,
furniture and books can be added to the space to reduce reverberation time.
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Demonstration Kitchen
Reverberation Time at 500Hz
Element Material Colour Absorber
Type Area(m2)
Absorption Sa
Coefficient
Ceiling Concrete Unpainted Panel 42.6 0.02 0.852
Floor Concrete Unpainted Panel 42.6 0.02 0.852
Wall Brick Wall Panel 11.1 0.03 0.666
Window Glass Transparent Glass 8.23 0.18 1.481
Door Glass Transparent Panel 10.85 0.04 0.434
Furniture
Timber Brown Panel 3.0 0.10 0.728
Chair Brown Padded 3.7 0.38 1.48
Human
Per
person 22 0.42 4.2
Total Material Absorption Value 10.693
Equation: RT = 0.16 X V
A , where V = Volume of space
RT= 0.16 X V
A
RT= 0.16 X 149.1 10.693 = 2.2s
Conclusion: The reverberation time for Workshop in 500Hz of absorption is 2.2s.
According to the standard of reverberation time, the standard comfort reverberation for
a small room is between 0.8s to 1.0s. The reverberation time of the demonstration
kitchen falls above the standard range. In order to meet the requirement, acoustic
panel, furniture and books can be added to the space to reduce reverberation time.
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Sound Pressure Level (SPL) External Noise Sound Pressure Level (SPL) Traffic noise at Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz (79dB)
Activity Noise at Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz (75dB)
79 = 10log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
7.9 = log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
log-1 7.9 = I1 / (1 × 10-12)
= (7.943 x 107) x (1 × 10-12)
I1 = 7.943 x 10-5
75 = 10log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
7.5 = log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
log-1 7.5 = I1 / (1 × 10-12)
= (3.162 x 107) x (1 × 10-12)
I2 = 3.162 x 10-5
Total intensities, I TOTAL = (7.943 x 10-5) + (3.162 x 10-5)
= 1.11 X 10-4
Combined SPL= 10 log10 (ITOTAL / Iref )
= 10 log10 (1.11 X 10-4/ (1 × 10-12)
= 10 x 8.045
= 80.45 dB
Conclusion: The combined SPL of the external noises of the site is 80.45dB
Internal Noise Sound Pressure Level (SPL) The sound pressure level is the average sound level at a space.
Type of interior, task or activity Sound Level (dB) Small Auditorium (<500 seats) 35-39 Large Auditorium (>500 seats) 30-35 Open Plan Classroom 35 Meeting Room 35-44 Office (Small, Private) 40-48 Corridors 44-53 Movie Theatres 39-48 Small Churches 39-44 Courtrooms 39-44 Restaurant 48-52 Shops and Garage 57-67 Circulation Path 48-52 Computer Room 48-53 Hotel Room 39-44 Open Plan Office 35-39
Table 5.1.2: Recommendation sound pressure level at respective area (Source: Acoustic Standard ANSI 2008, S12.2-2008)
Equation: SPL = 10log10
1
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓 , where
1
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓 = 1 × 10−12
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Sound Reduction Index (SRI)
The sound reduction index is a measure of the insulation against the direct transmission of air-borne sound. To calculate transmission loss on materials, using the formula below:
Equation: 𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 𝑇𝐿 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑎𝑣 , where 𝑇𝑎𝑣 = Average transmission coefficient of materials
𝑆𝑅𝐼𝑛 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑛 , 𝑇𝑎𝑣 =
( 𝑆1 × 𝑇𝑐1) + ( 𝑆2 × 𝑇𝑐2)+. . ( 𝑆𝑛 × 𝑇𝑐𝑛)
Total Surface Area
where Sn = Surface area of material, 𝑇𝑐𝑛 = transmission coefficient of material
Culinary Studio The sound pressure level (SPL) at the culinary studio:
Building Element Material Surface area, S (m2)
SRI (dB) Transmission Coefficient (Tcn)
Sn x Tcn
Wall Brick 20.5 44 3.98 X 10-4 8.159 x 10-3
Window Glass 4.4 26 2.51 x 10-3 1.104 x 10-2
Total 24.9 1.92 x 10-2
Average Transmission Coefficient of Materials
𝑇𝑎𝑣 = ( 𝑆1 × 𝑇𝑐1) + ( 𝑆2 × 𝑇𝑐2)+. . ( 𝑆𝑛 × 𝑇𝑐𝑛)
Total Surface Area
Tav = (8.159 x 10
-3) + (1.104 x 10
-2)
= 1.92 x 10
-2
24.9
= 7.711 x 10
-4
Brick Wall
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑎𝑣
𝑆𝑅𝐼 brick = 44
44 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
4.4 = log10 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
log-1 4.4 = log10( 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘)
104.4 = 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
Transmission Coefficient of Brick, Tbrick
= 3.98 X 10-4
Glass Window
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑎𝑣
𝑆𝑅𝐼 glass = 26
26 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠
2.6 = log (1/T)
log-1 2.6 = log10( 1
𝑇𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠)
102.6 = 1
𝑇𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠
Transmission Coefficient of Glass, Tglass
= 2.51 × 10-3
20.5 + 4.4
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Overall SRI of the wall
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑎𝑣
𝑆𝑅𝐼 overall = 10 log (1/Tav) = 10 log (1/ 7.711 x 10
-4)
= 31.13dB
Conclusion: As shown in calculations above, 31.13dB of noise level had reduced during
transmission from outdtoor to indoor culinary studio.
External Noise (80.45 dB) deduct the transmission lost after sound pass through the wall
(31.13dB):
80.45 dB - 31.13dB = 49.32dB
Demonstration Kitchen The sound pressure level (SPL) at the demonstration kitchen:
Building Element
Material Surface area, S (m2)
SRI (dB)
Transmission Coefficient (Tcn)
Sn x Tcn
Wall Brick 18.9 44 3.98 x 10-4 7.522 x 10-3
Window Glass 5.9 41 7.94 × 10-5 4.685 x 10-4
Total 24.8 7.99 x 10-3
Average Transmission Coefficient of Materials
𝑇𝑎𝑣 = ( 𝑆1 × 𝑇𝑐1) + ( 𝑆2 × 𝑇𝑐2)+. . ( 𝑆𝑛 × 𝑇𝑐𝑛)
Total Surface Area
Tav = (7.522 x 10
-3) + (4.685 x 10
-4)
= 7.99 x 10
-3
24.8
= 3.22 x 10
-4
Brick Wall
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
𝑆𝑅𝐼 brick = 44
44 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
log-1 4.4 = log10( 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘)
104.4 = 1
𝑇𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑘
Transmission Coefficient of Brick, Tbrick
= 3.98 X 10-4
Glass Window
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10 log (1/T)
𝑆𝑅𝐼 glass = 26
41 = 10 log (1/T)
4.1 = log (1/T)
log-1 4.1 = log10 (1/Tglass)
104.1 = 1
𝑇𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠
Transmission Coefficient of Glass, Tglass
= 7.94 × 10-5
18.9 + 5.9
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Overall SRI of the wall
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10log10 1
𝑇𝑎𝑣
𝑆𝑅𝐼 overall = 10 log (1/Tav) = 10 log (1/ 3.22 x 10
-4)
= 34.92 dB
Conclusion: As shown in calculations above, 34.92dB of noise level had reduced during
transmission from outdoor to the demonstration kitchen.
External Noise (80.45 dB) deduct the transmission lost after sound pass through the wall
(34.92dB):
80.45 dB – 34.92dB = 45.53dB
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Combined SPL of Internal Noises
Combined SPL of Culinary Studio
As shown in table 5.1.2, recommendation sound level for restaurant falls on the range 48- 52dB.
Noise at Culinary Studio (49.32dB)
Human Conversation (50dB)
49.32 = 10log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
49.32 = log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
log-1 4.93 = I1 / (1 × 10-12)
I1 = (8.511 x 104) x (1 × 10-12)
I1 = 8.511 x 10-8
50 = 10log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
5.0 = log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
log-1 5.0 = I1 / (1 × 10-12)
I2 = (1 x 105) x (1 × 10-12)
I2 = 1 x 10-7
Total intensities, I TOTAL = (8.511 x 10-8) + (1 x 10-7)
= 1.851 X 10-7
Combined SPL= 10 log10 (ITOTAL / Iref )
= 10 log10 (1.851 X 10-7/ (1 x 10-12)
= 10 x 5.13
= 52.7 dB
Conclusion: Therefore, the average sound level at the culinary studio is 52.7dB. To reduce the
noise produced by the street towards the building, green wall can be installed on the facade of
the building which acts as noise barrier or using furniture for sound absorption materials such as
carpets, cork flooring
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Combined SPL of Demonstration Kitchen As shown in table 5.1.2, recommendation sound level for restaurant falls on the range 48- 52dB.
Noise at Culinary Studio (45.53dB)
Human Conversation (50dB)
45.53 = 10log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
45.53 = log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
log-1 4.55 = I1 / (1 × 10-12)
I1 = (3.55 x 104) x (1 × 10-12)
I1 = 3.55 x 10-8
50 = 10log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
5.0 = log10𝐼
1 𝑟𝑒𝑓
log-1 5.0 = I1 / (1 × 10-12)
I2 = (1 x 105) x (1 × 10-12)
I2 = 1 x 10-7
Total intensities, I TOTAL = (3.55 x 10-8) + (1 x 10-7)
= 1.355 X 10-7
Combined SPL= 10 log10 (ITOTAL / Iref )
= 10 log10 (1.355 X 10-7/ (1 x 10-12)
= 10 x 5.13
= 51.3 dB
Conclusion: Therefore, the average sound level at the demonstration kitchen is 51.3 dB. To
reduce the noise produced by the street towards the building, green wall is installed on the
facade of the building which acts as noise barrier. The building interior also has some vegetation
to mask noises from exterior noise.
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Appendix
Absorption Coefficients α of Building Materials and Finishes
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Floor Materials 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz
concrete or tile 0.01 0.01 0.015 0.02 0.02 0.02
linoleum/vinyl tile on concrete 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02
wood on joists 0.15 0.11 0.10 0.07 0.06 0.07
parquet on concrete 0.04 0.04 0.07 0.06 0.06 0.07
carpet on concrete 0.02 0.06 0.14 0.37 0.60 0.65
carpet on foam 0.08 0.24 0.57 0.69 0.71 0.73
Seating Materials 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz
fully occupied - fabric upholstered 0.60 0.74 0.88 0.96 0.93 0.85
occupied wooden pews 0.57 0.61 0.75 0.86 0.91 0.86
empty - fabric upholstered 0.49 0.66 0.80 0.88 0.82 0.70
empty metal/wood seats 0.15 0.19 0.22 0.39 0.38 0.30
Wall Materials 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz
Brick: unglazed 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.07
Brick: unglazed & painted 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.03
Concrete block - coarse 0.36 0.44 0.31 0.29 0.39 0.25
Concrete block - painted 0.10 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.09 0.08
Curtain: 10 oz/sq yd fabric molleton 0.03 0.04 0.11 0.17 0.24 0.35
Curtain: 14 oz/sq yd fabric molleton 0.07 0.31 0.49 0.75 0.70 0.60
Curtain: 18 oz/sq yd fabric molleton 0.14 0.35 0.55 0.72 0.70 0.65
Fiberglass: 2'' 703 no airspace 0.22 0.82 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
Fiberglass: spray 5'' 0.05 0.15 0.45 0.70 0.80 0.80
Fiberglass: spray 1'' 0.16 0.45 0.70 0.90 0.90 0.85
Fiberglass: 2'' rolls 0.17 0.55 0.80 0.90 0.85 0.80
Foam: Sonex 2'' 0.06 0.25 0.56 0.81 0.90 0.91
Foam: SDG 3'' 0.24 0.58 0.67 0.91 0.96 0.99
Foam: SDG 4'' 0.33 0.90 0.84 0.99 0.98 0.99
Foam: polyur. 1'' 0.13 0.22 0.68 1.00 0.92 0.97
Foam: polyur. 1/2'' 0.09 0.11 0.22 0.60 0.88 0.94
Glass: 1/4'' plate large 0.18 0.06 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02
Glass: window 0.35 0.25 0.18 0.12 0.07 0.04
Plaster: smooth on tile/brick 0.013 0.015 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05
Plaster: rough on lath 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.03
Marble/Tile 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.02
Sheetrock 1/2" 16" on center 0.29 0.10 0.05 0.04 0.07 0.09
Wood: 3/8'' plywood panel 0.28 0.22 0.17 0.09 0.10 0.11
Ceiling Materials 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz
Acoustic Tiles 0.05 0.22 0.52 0.56 0.45 0.32
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Acoustic Ceiling Tiles 0.70 0.66 0.72 0.92 0.88 0.75
Fiberglass: 2'' 703 no airspace 0.22 0.82 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99
Fiberglass: spray 5" 0.05 0.15 0.45 0.70 0.80 0.80
Fiberglass: spray 1" 0.16 0.45 0.70 0.90 0.90 0.85
Fiberglass: 2'' rolls 0.17 0.55 0.80 0.90 0.85 0.80
wood 0.15 0.11 0.10 0.07 0.06 0.07
Foam: Sonex 2'' 0.06 0.25 0.56 0.81 0.90 0.91
Foam: SDG 3'' 0.24 0.58 0.67 0.91 0.96 0.99
Foam: SDG 4'' 0.33 0.90 0.84 0.99 0.98 0.99
Foam: polyur. 1'' 0.13 0.22 0.68 1.00 0.92 0.97
Foam: polyur. 1/2'' 0.09 0.11 0.22 0.60 0.88 0.94
Plaster: smooth on tile/brick 0.013 0.015 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05
Plaster: rough on lath 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.04 0.03
Sheetrock 1/2'' 16" on center 0.29 0.10 0.05 0.04 0.07 0.09
Wood: 3/8" plywood panel 0.28 0.22 0.17 0.09 0.10 0.11
Miscellaneous Material 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz
Water or ice surface 0.008 0.008 0.013 0.015 0.020 0.025
People (adults) 0.25 0.35 0.42 0.46 0.5 0.5
Material density: 1 ounce/cubic yard = 0.037079776 kg/m3 or 1 kg/m3 = 26.968878969 oz/yd3