Articles tagged “hospital acoustic design”
2 articles covering hospital acoustic design in acoustic engineering and building design.
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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
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STANDARDS15 min read
HTM 08-01 Healthcare Acoustic Design — NHS Requirements for Every Room Type
HTM 08-01 specifies acoustic performance requirements for NHS healthcare premises — from hospital wards (NR 35–40) to operating theatres (NR 35) to MRI suites. This guide covers every room type, speech privacy considerations, sound insulation, and a worked example for an NHS outpatient clinic.
March 14, 2026
HTM 08-01NHS acoustics