Voice privacy associated with raised floor law office: A case study.

Abstract

Presentation and discussion of the acoustical transmission and voice privacy issues associated with raised floor office fit out construction. Many new LEED office fit out projects are using raised floor constructions for future flexibilty and use of underfloor plenum for HVAC systems and/or technology cable plant. Issues of user expectations of privacy versus capabilities of the system are becoming more common. Case study office fit out was completed with raised floor and the extent of voice transmission due to various construction conditions limited voice privacy and created noise disruption from offices, workrooms, and conference rooms. Case study involves a law office where privacy concerns are heightened due to sensitive discussions. Measurements of noise isolation and privacy were made both before and after modifications, and results will be presented and discussed and conclusions for practitioners will be discussed.