ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS

Noise Planning in campus

Dheeshna Dileep | B20ARA06 | S8A

 The main road runs along the perimeter Parking lots are positioned
of the buildings. The spaces between the near the entrance to restrict
academic and leisure zones are further vehicular movement
completely pedestrianized which makes along the site.
it quieter.
NH 66

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The site is located off the main

NH 66, which means it’s in a
quieter area.

The buildings are zoned in such

a way that the recreational BUILD
IN
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areas are placed closer to the ATE N
OISE.
CANN
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noisier area because it can acts as a buffer zone.
tolerate more noise.
Low noise Buffer Noise
zone zone
The academic and residential
ACAD
zones are placed farther away EMIC
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from the noisier area.

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zone ATION
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AL Embankment such as retaining

wall is built since the site is
contoured which can be used to
maximize diffraction angles.
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noise zone NOISE AT CAN TO
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Shadow zone

The auditorium is placed near

to the entrance also away from
the academic zones since it is a Building
noise producing building
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Noise Planning in campus

Dheeshna Dileep | B20ARA06 | S8A
 SPAC
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away from the recreational
zone to provide a quiet and
SP
calm atmosphere for the users.
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The study spaces are placed

introverted to reduce noise
coming from the interaction
zones.

NO
ISIE
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Sound lock is provided to cut

To reduce the noise coming into and going out off noise entering the sound
of the room, the structural mass of the walls, recording studios
floor and ceilings are increased and the air
gaps surrounding doors and windows are
sealed, as well as all other openings.

Noise Planning in campus

Dheeshna Dileep | B20ARA06 | S8A