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
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.
WELL v2 Feature 74
BS 8233:2014
LEED v4.1 EQ Credit
ISO 3382-3:2012
Other Rooms in Coworking & Flexible Workspaces
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