Prefabricated partitions in a hospital clinic—Airborne sound isolation design and field measurements

Abstract

We will discuss the benefits, challenges, and requirements from an acoustics case study using modular prefabricated walls in healthcare. A recent hospital expansion/renovation project successfully used multi-trade prefab construction extensively in administrative, outpatient, inpatient, and surgical suite prep/recovery areas. This session will cover the acoustic and technical issues related to prefab partitions encountered during design and construction and post-construction acoustics observations and noise isolation class measurements.