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Acoustic Design Requirements in Germany
12 room-standard combinations across 10 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.
DIN 18041:2016WELL v2 Feature 74ISO 3382
Room Types with Acoustic Requirements
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Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
2 standards🏢
Open Plan Office
Open plan workspaces, trading floors, collaborative offices
2 standards🤝
Meeting Room
Conference rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing spaces
1 standard⛪
Worship Space
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
1 standard🎤
Recording Studio
Music recording studios, vocal booths, podcast rooms
1 standard🎶
Concert Hall
Symphony halls, recital halls, performance venues
1 standard🏥
Hospital Ward
Patient wards, recovery rooms, consultation rooms
1 standard🏋️
Sports Hall
Indoor sports halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools
1 standard🍽️
Restaurant
Restaurants, cafes, bars, food halls
1 standard🎧
Home Studio
Home recording studios, podcast rooms, home offices
1 standardAll Room-Standard Combinations in Germany
| Room Type | Standard | RT60 | BGN Limit | Cost |
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| Classroom | DIN 18041:2016 | ≤ 0.55s (Class A) | ≤ 35 dBA | €19,000–€28,000 per classroom |
| Classroom | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | €22,000–€32,000 |
| Open Plan Office | DIN 18041:2016 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 40 dBA | €95–€160/m² |
| Open Plan Office | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 45 dBA | €100–€180/m² |
| Meeting Room | DIN 18041:2016 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 35 dBA | €5,500–€12,000 |
| Worship Space | DIN 18041:2016 | 1.5–2.5s | NR-25 | €140–€320/m² |
| Recording Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.3–0.5s | NR-15 | €380–€650/m² |
| Concert Hall | ISO 3382 | 1.8–2.2s | NR-15 | €900–€1,400/m² |
| Hospital Ward | DIN 18041:2016 | ≤ 0.8s | ≤ 40 dBA | €26,000–€42,000 per 100m² |
| Sports Hall | DIN 18041:2016 | ≤ 1.5s | ≤ 55 dBA | €50–€95/m² |
| Restaurant | DIN 18041:2016 | ≤ 0.8s | 40–50 dBA | €70–€130/m² |
| Home Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.2–0.4s | NR-25 | €1,800–€9,000 total |
Frequently Asked Questions: Germany Acoustics
What acoustic standards apply in Germany?▾
Germany uses DIN 18041:2016, WELL v2 Feature 74, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.
How many room types have acoustic requirements in Germany?▾
There are specific acoustic requirements for 10 room types in Germany, covering 12 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.
How much does acoustic treatment cost in Germany?▾
Acoustic treatment costs in Germany vary by room type. For example, Classroom treatment costs €19,000–€28,000 per classroom. Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.
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