Dining Hall Acoustics in Schools & Academies

Acoustic performance in a dining hall directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of schools & academies buildings. The RT60 target of ≤1.0s 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 STI ≥0.55 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.

Achieving sufficient STI for pupils with hearing impairments while managing high background noise from HVAC and external sources in lightweight modern construction.