Integrated design experience and post-occupancy acoustic performance of medical office building of the future

Abstract

This case study discusses the experiences working within this integrated design team with architects, engineers, and contractors from day one, which included mock-ups and physical models of proposed systems. This project was completed in 2013, and was designed and evaluated compared to the 2010 Facilities Guidelines Institute Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities. During construction, we evaluated some acoustic construction defects and addressed these impacts, and completed a full acoustic evaluation of the space prior to occupancy. This building was a paradigm shift for the doctors and nurses, and required additional testing and analysis to interpret some of the feedback from users about the acoustic function of the spaces.