Lecture Halls are large classrooms that can present significant acoustic problems, including prolonged reverberation times that compromise the intelligibility of the spoken word.
This case study analyses a lecture hall of approximately 1064 m3, with an average reverberation time of 4.63 seconds: a very high value that causes discomfort during lectures and presentations.
In order to achieve adequate acoustic comfort, two possible treatment solutions with Caruso Acoustic sound-absorbing panels were simulated.
The first scenario involves the installation of 52 Silente sound-absorbing 120×120 cm panels suspended from the ceiling. The second scenario uses 62 Kubo 50 cm sound-absorbing elements, again with suspension application.
In both cases, an excellent acoustic result is achieved, with reduction of the average reverberation time to 1.31 seconds and sound level attenuation of 5.48 dB.
This case study demonstrates the effectiveness of Caruso Acoustic’s proposals in large, reverberant environments such as lecture halls and auditoriums. Customised acoustic solutions can transform problematic spaces into rooms with comfortable and functional acoustics.