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Event Space Acoustics in Coworking & Flexible Workspaces

Acoustic requirements and design guidance for event space spaces in coworking & flexible workspaces buildings. RT60 target: ≤0.8s.

RT60 Target

≤0.8s

Key Metric

STC 45+ to office

Building Type

Coworking & Flexible Workspaces

Event Space Acoustic Target
The event space in coworking & flexible workspaces buildings requires an RT60 of ≤0.8s with a key performance metric of STC 45+ to office. This target ensures appropriate acoustic conditions for the activities and communication needs of this space type.
Reference: WELL v2 Feature 74

Why Event Space Acoustics Matter in Coworking & Flexible Workspaces

Acoustic performance in a event space directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of coworking & flexible workspaces buildings. The RT60 target of ≤0.8s is set to ensure that the space meets its intended purpose, whether that involves speech intelligibility, noise control, or sound isolation from adjacent areas.

The key metric of STC 45+ to office addresses the primary acoustic concern for this room type. Achieving this target typically requires a combination of absorptive surface treatments, appropriate construction mass, and careful attention to flanking paths and HVAC noise contributions.

Providing acoustic privacy between diverse tenants who may be conducting confidential video calls adjacent to collaborative brainstorming sessions, while maintaining the open, sociable atmosphere that attracts coworking members.

Applicable Standards

The following standards apply to event space spaces in coworking & flexible workspaces buildings.

1.

WELL v2 Feature 74

2.

BS 8233:2014

3.

LEED v4.1 EQ Credit

4.

ISO 3382-3:2012

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