Architectural & Building Acoustics

Architectural acoustics defines how a building controls sound between spaces and within rooms.

In Saudi projects, this directly affects residential privacy, mosque clarity, healthcare confidentiality, and office productivity.

We provide calculation-based building acoustics consultancy in Saudi Arabia, focused on measurable insulation and controlled reverberation.

Sound Insulation Engineering

We design partitions, slabs, façades, and shafts to achieve target:

  • STC / Rw ratings
  • L’n,w impact criteria
  • IIC performance
  • Low-frequency enhancement where required

Our work includes:

  • Assembly-based transmission modelling
  • Flanking path identification
  • Junction detailing review
  • Penetration and service coordination
  • Door and glazing interface evaluation

This ensures room-to-room privacy and authority compliance under the Saudi Building Code.

Façade & External Noise Control

In cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah, façade design must address:

  • Road traffic noise
  • Urban commercial activity
  • Mechanical yard exposure

We undertake:

  • External noise assessment
  • Façade transmission prediction
  • Glazing configuration evaluation
  • Airtightness strategy review

The objective is to maintain internal NC and bedroom comfort criteria without overdesigning façade systems.

Impact Noise & Floor Systems

Residential towers and hospitality projects require controlled impact transmission.

We design:

  • ΔLw underlay systems
  • Floating screed assemblies
  • Gym and activity floor isolation
  • Vertical flanking mitigation

Engineering includes:

  • Mass–spring evaluation
  • Compressive strength compatibility
  • Edge isolation detailing
  • Service sleeve coordination

The result is predictable compliance with L’n,w targets in villas and apartments across Saudi Arabia.

Room Acoustics & Reverberation Control

Room function determines acoustic requirement.

We model and design to achieve:

  • Target RT60
  • Speech clarity (C50 / STI where required)
  • Balanced frequency response
  • Echo control in reflective spaces

Applications include:

  • Mosques and prayer halls in Makkah and Madinah
  • Classrooms and universities
  • Healthcare consultation rooms
  • Government meeting spaces
  • Conference rooms and auditoriums

Our approach integrates material distribution, ceiling strategy, wall absorption, and architectural coordination.

Flanking Transmission & Interface Control

Acoustic performance often fails at junctions, not materials.

We review and coordinate:

  • Slab-to-wall junctions
  • Façade-to-structure interfaces
  • Ceiling void continuity
  • Service penetrations
  • Deflection head details

This prevents hidden transmission paths that cause post-handover complaints.

Deliverables

For each project, we provide:

  • Acoustic calculation reports
  •  STC / Rw prediction tables
  • Impact noise compliance assessment
  • Reverberation modelling summary
  • Marked-up coordination drawings
  • Compliance statement aligned with SBC and ISO standards

Architectural acoustics is not about adding panels at the end.

It is about engineering performance into the building envelope from the start.