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We will discuss the benefits, challenges, and requirements from an acoustics case study using modular prefabricated walls in healthcare. A recent hospital expansion/renovation project successfully used multi-trade prefab construction extensively in administrative, outpatient, inpatient, and surgical suite prep/recovery areas. This session will cover the acoustic and technical issues related to prefab partitions encountered during design and construction and post-construction acoustics observations and noise isolation class measurements.

There are several established procedures and design tools for estimating the background sound levels from heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) building systems. Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a process commonly used in architecture, engineering, and construction that uses data to generate digital representations of a building’s physical and functional characteristics. We will demonstrate a BIM-automated design tool which uses a Dynamo script and a Revit model duct layout to estimate HVAC noise levels in buildings. With just a few inputs in the model, the script calculates the sound attenuation of each duct element and receiver room sound correction to estimate the HVAC background sound level in any space or building type. Leveraging existing data through BIM automation can help create efficient, optimized designs and improve coordination between mechanical engineers, architects, and acoustical consultants to meet acoustical design criteria.

Marcel Schwantes is the founder of Leadership from the Core and a leading expert in helping companies develop exceptional servant leadership cultures. He is also an entrepreneur, executive coach, keynote speaker, and syndicated columnist for Inc. magazine.