Design Guide: Recreation Centers - Individual Space Criteria - January 1976
These spaces must be soundproof. The HVAC
system should not act as a transmitter of noise
to other areas of the Center; sound baffles
should be used in the system to handle this
potential problem. Also, partition construction
systems should be designed to continue through
Film
Meeting
Jam Session
to roof construction to minimize sound
transmission over and through the walls.
Interior glazing should be designed to assist
Figure 4-17 Enclosed Multipurpose Space Alternative
sound attenuation.
Use Plans
Changes in level and material should define
(b) Furniture
platforms to accommodate viewers and players
interchangeably. Built-in perimeter bench seat-
Stacking chairs, folding tables
ing should be incorporated into the design.
(c) Finish Suggestions
Exterior windows are desirable.
fabric or wood covered
Walls
(6) Technical Requirements
acoustical panels
(a) Illumination
carpet
Floors
exposed structure
Ceiling
30 ftc
Level
Type
area fluorescent
(d) Colors
local control with dimmer
Control
off-white
Walls
(b) Power
cool and warm primary
Accents
colors
1 every 12' of partition
Outlets
Special
clock outlet mtd 2' below
ceiling
(c) H V A C
78DB; 65WB; RH 50%
Summer
Winter
68-72
Air changes 15 per hour
(d) Communications
P/A
1 station
1 speaker
Sound
(e) Acoustics
PNC 30
Noise criteria
Sound level
50dB
Ave coef of absorption 0.30-0.40
+50-60 dB
Transmission (STC)
1.4-1.6
Reverberation time
(f) Critical Dimensions
Ceiling height 15' to 20'.
1(H):1.25(W):1.60(L)
Room ratio
(7) Interior Requirements
(a) Equipment
Secure storage area for chairs and
equipment
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