Acoustic criteria and design approaches for fitness spaces in mixed-use buildings

Abstract

Boutique fitness franchises have been popping up more often across the nation, and most high-rise residential towers include fitness centers located around and above residential spaces. When high impact exercise activities neighbor offices and residences, disturbances and complaints often follow suit. In this presentation, we look at the most common types of fitness spaces, from big name franchises to small scale fitness centers, in terms of their program of activities and severity of their impact, as well as what methods of noise and vibration mitigation are available and effective. Several case studies are presented.