Articles tagged “healthcare acoustics”
2 articles covering healthcare acoustics in acoustic engineering and building design.
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GUIDES10 min read
Healthcare Acoustic Design From a Clinical Perspective — What Patient Privacy Actually Means
Acoustic design for healthcare from a clinical perspective covering patient privacy requirements, ICU noise and patient recovery, speech privacy for confidential conversations, WHO night noise guidelines, and a worked GP surgery consultation room example.
March 14, 2026
healthcare acousticspatient privacy acoustics
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GUIDES13 min read
Hospital Acoustic Design: HTM 08-01, FGI Guidelines, and Patient Privacy — Full Guide
Complete guide to hospital acoustic design covering ward rooms, consultation rooms, operating theatres, MRI suites, and ICU. Includes HTM 08-01 requirements, FGI Guidelines sound insulation targets, STC ratings for patient privacy, and a worked example for a 50-bed hospital wing.
March 14, 2026
hospital acoustic designHTM 08-01