Case study of the acoustic design of on-air broadcast studios and a performance space in a historic building in Franklin, TN with other tenants

Abstract

A historic building called 5th Square in Franklin Tennessee was renovated to provide space for a Museum of the Bible Radio facility. The renovation had begun and other tenants were preparing to move in such as law firms. This is a two story building with the on the 2nd floor. Two on-air radio studios, control room and a capture studio (performance area) were the main spaces. A new HVAC system was designed based on variable refrigerant. An analysis of this system with recommendations for designing the system to meet acoustic and vibration goals was included. The Capture Studio would be used for live performance of bands that would be streamed on-air. A design was required that would prevent the transmission to law offices while providing good acoustical results in the space. The contractor and owner of the historic building requested a field visit to show them how to install the sound rated walls, deal with existing concrete masonry walls, deal with repairing the walls and sealing around the walls to achieve the sound transmission loss goals. A review of the doors and windows was made, and the installation of the mechanical equipment was reviewed and recommendations made during the visit.