Articles tagged “iso 3382-3”
6 articles covering iso 3382-3 in acoustic engineering and building design.
Open Plan Office Acoustics: Why 73% of WELL Submissions Fail
Why 73% of WELL Building Standard acoustic submissions fail on sound masking and speech privacy, with ISO 3382-3 metrics and proven treatment strategies.
What is Acoustic Privacy? Controlling Who Hears What
Acoustic privacy is the condition where speech cannot be understood by unintended listeners. Learn STC requirements, speech privacy classes, masking systems, and open-plan vs closed-office strategies.
Open Plan Office Acoustics — 5 Design Failures That Guarantee Complaints | AcousPlan
Open plan offices fail because of 5 specific design decisions. ISO 3382-3 D2,S data proves it. Learn the fixes with real before/after measurements.
Open Office Speech Privacy — Why You Can Hear Everything and How to Fix It
Your open office has an Articulation Index of 0.45 — that is Poor privacy. Here is the calculation per ASTM E1130 and the 3 changes that fix it.
Office Acoustic Design 2026: WELL v2, Activity-Based Working, and the Hybrid Office
The complete guide to office acoustic design for 2026 — covering activity-based working zones, hybrid office layouts, WELL v2 Feature 74 compliance, sound masking, privacy distance, and ISO 3382-3 open plan parameters. Includes a worked example for a 500 m² hybrid office with three acoustic zones.
Open Plan Office Acoustic Design: The Complete Guide (WELL v2 | BS 8233 | ISO 3382)
The definitive guide to open plan office acoustics covering WELL v2 Sound features, BS 8233 targets, ISO 3382-3 open plan parameters, sound masking, and the ABC rule. Includes worked examples, compliance checklists, and cost analysis for 200-2000m² floor plates.