Acoustics

Qualitative Analysis

1 Problem

Acoustical conditions generated the most concern. The biggest problem was lack of speech privacy and distractions from other people talking either in the open areas, in workstations, or on the phone.

The detail main problems

People talking nearby
People talking on the phone
No privacy

2 Acoustics Satisfaction

The chart on acoustics satisfaction show the CBF building as rating in the 70th percentile, but still at a higher ranking than the other LEED buildings.

Comparison of LEED Buildings with CBE Survey Database for Acoustics Source: Heerwagen, J. U. D. I. T. H., & Zagreus, L. (2005). The human factors of sustainable building design_ post occupancy evaluation of the Philip Merrill Environmental Center

3 Impacts on Perceived Work Effectiveness

Satisfaction with ambient (Source from: THE CENTER FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY, APRIL 2005 )

30% said acoustical conditions (which includes noise and speech privacy) interfered with their work
54% said they could get more done if their workspace were quieter, and 42% said that distractions prevented them from being as productive as they could be.

Qualitative

Problem
Acoustics Satisfaction
Impacts on Perceived Work Effectiveness