For WELL 80 SOUND REDUCING SURFACES, Part 2: Walls; c. Partitioned Office spaces:
Do these partitions need to surround the occupant on three sides, or, can it just be in front of the user? If sit-to-stand desks are used, does the 48" count for the desk at it's lowest position (assuming the partition moves with the desk) or when the desk surface is at 30"?
You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?
LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.
Go premium for
Carina Clark
Interior DesignerHKS
April 17, 2017 - 12:57 pm
Follow-up question: our acoustical consultant has informed the project team that partitions of this height do not affect the overall sound absorption of a space (which has led the team to not pursue this part of the feature). Is this a true statement?
Dionisio Franca
DirectorWoonerf Inc.
30 thumbs up
April 17, 2017 - 8:33 pm
Carina,
My understanding is that all surfaces will influence the acoustical performance of a room. The cubicles are probably not enough to get the overall performance to the required levels. This depends on the finishes you are planning. Maybe changing some of them to sound absorbing surfaces would help.
Carina Clark
Interior DesignerHKS
April 18, 2017 - 8:34 am
Thank you, Dionisio, I would completely agree with you in that it would not solely affect the acoustics of a space. But, wouldn't you need to hit all applicable parts of a feature in order to achieve it?
Carina Clark
Interior DesignerHKS
May 11, 2017 - 10:33 am
UPDATE: We received clarification from our WELL Assessor and they have indicated that the partitions are those that are movable partition systems that are above head-height (something that does not reach the ceiling or deck - and does include the older head-height style cubical partitions). They did indicate that "normal height cubicle walls would not be held to this requirement".
Dionisio Franca
DirectorWoonerf Inc.
30 thumbs up
July 25, 2017 - 1:37 am
Carina, thank you for the update!