Seminar Room Acoustics in Universities & Higher Education

Acoustic performance in a seminar room directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of universities & higher education buildings. The RT60 target of ≤0.6s 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 ≥0.65 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.

Managing variable occupancy from 20% to 100% capacity in lecture theatres, where absorption from audience seating dramatically shifts RT60 and STI between empty rehearsal and full lecture conditions.