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Architectural Acoustic Modelling & Reverberation

architectural and buildings acoustics testing

Compliance with Design Standards & Building Regulations

Achieving the correct acoustic environment in a large or complex space is a precise science. I provide advanced 3D Acoustic Modelling to predict and control Reverberation Times (Tmf) and Speech Intelligibility (STI).

Whether you are meeting the mandatory requirements of BB93 (Schools), HTM 08-01 (Healthcare), or the BCO Guide (Offices), 3D modelling provides the technical certainty that your design will achieve compliance. By simulating the acoustic performance before construction begins, I help you avoid the high costs of post-completion remedial works.

Specialist Modelling Services

I use industry-leading software to create a digital “twin” of your space, allowing for the precise calculation of sound behaviour:

  • Reverberation Time Prediction (Tmf): In large spaces like sports halls, assembly rooms, and open-plan offices, sound reflects off hard surfaces, creating an “echo” that hinders communication. I model the room’s volume and surface finishes to ensure the Tmf meets the specific targets for its intended use.
  • Speech Intelligibility (STI) Mapping: For lecture theatres, courtrooms, and SEN (Special Educational Needs) classrooms, I model the space to ensure that the human voice is clear and audible over background noise.
  • Acoustic Absorption Specification: Rather than estimating the amount of treatment needed, I use 3D simulations to identify the exact quantity and placement of acoustic absorbers (Wall/Ceiling Class A-C). This data-driven approach prevents over-specifying materials, saving significant project costs.
  • Sound Propagation & Mapping: I visualise how sound travels from a source—such as a PA system or mechanical plant—across a site or through a building. Detailed Noise Contour Maps provide clear visual evidence for planning and design statements.
  • “What-If” Design Scenarios: I can test various architectural finishes or room layouts within the model, providing architects with immediate data on how design changes will impact the final acoustic performance.
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Accuracy in Complex Environments

Advanced 3D Acoustic Modelling provides a superior level of accuracy for complex geometries and large-scale projects, including:

  • Multi-purpose Community Halls
  • Restaurants & Atriums
  • Industrial Enclosures & Power Plants
  • Recording Studios & Cinema Rooms
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