LIGHTING AND ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT AND DESIGN: A CASE STUDY OF

ROBERT B. ESTRELLA, SR. MEMORIAL STADIUM, ROSALES

A Case Study Submitted to the

Faculty of Architecture Department in
Pangasinan State University
Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

In partial fulfillment of the requirements in

Building Utilities 3 – Lighting and Acoustics

By:
Elizabeth J. Agustin
Cedrix Danver V. Dalope
Jgardena Alisson C. Ravarra
Stephanie Anne Nicole C. Tomboc
BS Architecture 3A

Ar. Hubert C. Mislang

Adviser

2nd Term S.Y. 2021-2022

SYNOPSIS/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Robert B. Estrella, Sr. Memorial Stadium is a two-level multipurpose building in

Rosales, Pangasinan that offers a covered surface of 3,564 square meters and can
accommodate approximately 4,000 people. It features sport facilities, government offices,
and spacious parking area at the ground floor level. Unfortunately, the stadium causes
lighting and acoustical issues, thereby, this study proposes a solution which can improve the
building’s lighting and acoustic quality without altering its functionality. The analysis of the
lighting and acoustical performance was made both by using qualitative and case analysis
methods. As a basic study of the room lighting and acoustic, the behavior of the light and
sound propagation was determined. Therefore, correction solutions based on the acquired
values has been proposed to attain the required lighting and acoustical comfort.
Keywords: Robert B. Estrella, Sr. Memorial Stadium, lighting and acoustics:
performance, issues, remedies, propagation
FINDINGS, DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND
IMPLEMENTATION
The summary of finding, discussion, conclusions and recommendations, and the
implementation are presented separately for each of the two parts: lighting and acoustics.
They are formulated made after a thorough analysis and interpretation derived from the
data gathered.

Findings
After a thorough study of the existing lighting and acoustical conditions of the
stadium, the researchers came up with the following outputs. The highlights of the
outcomes of the study are as follows:

A. Lighting
1. Insufficient lighting
2. Faulty lights

B. Acoustics
1. Excessive reverberation
 2. The use of reflective building materials

3. Damaged windows

Discussion
 This covers the analysis and interpretation of based on the data gathered and the
facts presented in this study. The discussion is organized according to the stated findings
presented and is made in a list form for ease of understanding.

A. Lighting
1. Insufficient lighting. Natural light brings into the stadium through the
windows. However, it does not provide sufficient illuminance throughout the
whole area. The stadium is lit by plug lights, warm (yellow dots), white (green
dots), with only sixty-three lights in the center and only three lights for each
bleacher.

EXISTING PLAN
2. Faulty lights. Some lights have stopped working. Chances are, some light
fixtures are unplugged, some light bulbs are burnt out, and/or the circuit breaker
got tripped. Other reasons might include: some light switches have stopped
working, some light fixtures have stopped working, and/or some wires are not
connected properly.
 B.
Acoustics
1. Excessive reverberation. Rooms with high ceilings like stadium produces
echoing and too much reverberation due to high celling – a key indicator of poor
acoustics.
The data was made by placing where the speakers (red dots), microphone (blue
dots), amplifiers (cyan dots), and the audience are usually situated.
EXISTING PLAN
2. The use of reflective building materials. Poor acoustics of the stadium is
also caused by building materials used (concrete, glass, and iron) which have low
sound absorbing coefficients. Halls and even the bleacher seats which is largest
sound-absorbing surfaces in the stadium are made of these sound reflecting
materials. The findings show that when a sound wave contacts with these
materials, it reflects back into the stadium and makes it challenging to hear
properly. The bouncing soundwaves are competing for the listeners’ ear’s
attention, making it difficult to listen or concentrate.
3. Damaged windows. Windows (glass-framed windows) in the stadium is the
weakest point of sound leakage. It has windows (some are damaged) connecting
outside the room, noise from around the room (hallway, offices) penetrates the
stadium through the windows.
Conclusion and Recommendations
In the light of the findings and discussion, the following conclusions and
recommendations were drawn:
A. Lighting
1. Insufficient lighting. The amount of light needed varies and depends on: type
of task being done, type of surfaces, general work area, and user’s vision. The
researchers provide details of the recommended lights for the stadium. To
project a bright beam of light onto the performance stage, spotlights (magenta
dots) is necessary. For safety purposes and to allow the public to effectively
orient themselves, the stadium must be equipped with emergency lights (blue
dots). The stadium should also have a generator (black square) in case of a
blackout.

PROPOSED PLAN
 SECTION
2. Faulty lights. Before fixing lighting issues, the researchers should identify the
problem/s first. By identifying them, they can then troubleshoot and repair faulty
lights. A lighting consultant can also help them find the source of disruptions and
suggest technology systems to correct any issues.

B. Acoustics
1. Excessive reverberation. Installing acoustic ceiling tiles makes the stadium
resistant to sound transmission. Also, it makes it better to reduce noise level
and/or shorten reverberation time.
2. The use of reflective building materials. Increasing the total acoustic
absorption by using materials with high absorption coefficients can improve the
acoustic performance of the stadium. Rugs and curtains will make the stadium
less reverberant, at the same time, they offer a low-cost alternative to pricey
soundproof solutions. Moreover, the number of seats per event changes the
amount of sound absorption and reverberation happening inside the stadium.
Vinyl seats will change dramatically when they are occupied.
3. Damaged windows. Replacing of glass-framed windows with fiberglass
windows must be one of the best choices when it comes to soundproofing. Apart
from this, the fiberglass makes a room thermal proof. It also shortens hefty loads
for heating and cooling the stadium.
Implementation
Following several research and consultation, implementation has been developed to
accelerate the development of the stadium’s lighting acoustic. The priority aims and a key
result area of the implementation is to inform and educate the people in-charge of the
stadium and the public.