Acoustic optimization of gymnasiums and sports halls

The acoustics in large, open spaces are often not doing well. Sports halls and gymnasiums are good examples of this. For people who use these spaces every day, poor acoustics can lead to serious complaints. These include, for example, the teachers of physical education and the students in schools. Noise pollution has various adverse effects, such as: tiredness, headache, loss of concentration, hearing problems and voice complaints. In this article, we elaborate on the best measures to solve such sound problems. With special acoustic wall panels for sports halls, for example, it is possible to provide comfortable acoustics.

Sound insulation versus sound absorption

In gymnasiums and sports halls, poor acoustics are always caused by a lack of absorption of the sound produced. The result is a lot of reverb and a long reverberation time. This creates high noise levels in the gym or sports hall. This means that the solution must also be sought in the hall itself. It is advisable to clarify the distinction between sound insulation and sound absorption. In sports halls, sound insulation ensures that noises do not come in and out of the hall. Sound insulation in the sports hall is therefore suitable to ensure that other people present in the building are not bothered by the athletes. In addition, it offers a method to make gymnasiums a suitable place for other purposes, such as taking exams. After all, outside noises cannot penetrate the auditorium.

Sound absorption focuses on improving the acoustics in the gym. This reduces the intensity of the sound and reverb produced in the auditorium. This gives the sound a more pleasant character and is less annoying.

Acoustic optimization

Under the motto custom solutions, happy spaces, Akoesta focuses on the acoustic optimization of gymnasiums and sports halls. The specialist does this based on the guidelines published by NOC-NSF for the reverberation time applicable in a room. Based on acoustic measurements, Akoesta determines whether these guidelines are achieved and the results provide practical recommendations for improvement. After delivery, if desired, the specialists will carry out a new measurement to determine the new values. In this way, they turn sports halls and gymnasiums into comfortable and pleasant spaces for teaching, exercising and training.

Effective measures

Akoesta believes that every room where people are every day should be a pleasant space. That is why you will find a wide range of effective measures against noise pollution. Because of these acoustic solutions that contribute to sound absorption in the sports hall gymnasiums and sports halls are no longer sources of discomfort. From now on, however, they offer teachers and athletes a pleasant environment. They are made of sturdy materials that can take a beating and have a high absorption value. They can be printed with any desired expression and are always custom-made. For example, the acoustic solution can be adapted to the noise pollution on site.

Would you like to know more about acoustic optimization of gymnasiums and sports halls? Then take contact with us. Our specialists are happy to help you.

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Read here more about acoustics in sports halls, gymnasiums and schools and see here the gymnasium of Christian College Schaersvoorde.

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