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Acoustic Design Requirements in Netherlands
10 room-standard combinations across 9 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.
NEN 1070:1999WELL v2 Feature 74ISO 3382
Room Types with Acoustic Requirements
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Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
1 standard🏢
Open Plan Office
Open plan workspaces, trading floors, collaborative offices
2 standards🤝
Meeting Room
Conference rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing spaces
1 standard🏥
Hospital Ward
Patient wards, recovery rooms, consultation rooms
1 standard🎤
Recording Studio
Music recording studios, vocal booths, podcast rooms
1 standard🍽️
Restaurant
Restaurants, cafes, bars, food halls
1 standard⛪
Worship Space
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
1 standard🎧
Home Studio
Home recording studios, podcast rooms, home offices
1 standard🎶
Concert Hall
Symphony halls, recital halls, performance venues
1 standardAll Room-Standard Combinations in Netherlands
| Room Type | Standard | RT60 | BGN Limit | Cost |
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| Classroom | NEN 1070:1999 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | €18,000–€26,000 |
| Open Plan Office | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 45 dBA | €90–€160/m² |
| Open Plan Office | NEN 1070:1999 | ≤ 0.8s | 35–40 dBA | €80–€140/m² |
| Meeting Room | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | €5,000–€11,000 |
| Hospital Ward | NEN 1070:1999 | ≤ 0.8s | ≤ 40 dBA | €24,000–€38,000 per 100m² |
| Recording Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.3–0.5s | NR-15 | €350–€600/m² |
| Restaurant | NEN 1070:1999 | ≤ 0.8s | 45–55 dBA | €60–€120/m² |
| Worship Space | ISO 3382 | 1.5–2.5s | NR-25 | €130–€280/m² |
| Home Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.2–0.4s | NR-25 | €1,500–€8,000 total |
| Concert Hall | ISO 3382 | 1.8–2.2s | NR-15 | €900–€1,400/m² |
Frequently Asked Questions: Netherlands Acoustics
What acoustic standards apply in Netherlands?▾
Netherlands uses NEN 1070:1999, WELL v2 Feature 74, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.
How many room types have acoustic requirements in Netherlands?▾
There are specific acoustic requirements for 9 room types in Netherlands, covering 10 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.
How much does acoustic treatment cost in Netherlands?▾
Acoustic treatment costs in Netherlands vary by room type. For example, Classroom treatment costs €18,000–€26,000. Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.
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