Too many Cooks in the kitchen?: A review of noise and vibration challenges in mixed-use buildings for the session: Structure-borne noise in buildings and what we can do about it

Abstract

Several projects with rooftop structural vibration and/or noise transmission through structures, and footfall impact issues will be shared, along with a review of recommendations and outcomes of the example projects. We plan to discuss noise/vibration challenges such as: (1) Design, or re-design, of Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning (HVAC) and kitchen exhaust fan (KEF) on rooftops and within building envelopes. (2) Finding noise leaks in structure. (3) Is it the MRI machine’s vibration, or the Variable Air Volume (VAV) box causing noise and vibration in the office upstairs? (4) Discussion of resonance of different floor/ceiling assemblies.