The mechanisms for successful sound design in educational spaces to achieve acoustic comfort and their impact on academic efficiency: (The study of auditoriums in universities)

Abstract

Architects prioritize designing different buildings to maximize the utilization of natural resources such as natural lighting, natural ventilation, and renewable energy. However, some individuals overlook the focus on architectural acoustics, which deals with controlling sound transmission from the outside to the inside or improving sound distribution within spaces, and the negative impact that improper design can have on human health. According to The World Health Organization (WHO) last updated its guidelines on environmental noise in 2018. These guidelines provide recommendations and standards for addressing the impact of noise on human health and well-being. Affirming that noise has negative effects and serious health consequences, including hearing loss, cardiovascular diseases, and a decline in physical and mental performance. Therefore, the research addresses a scientific methodology that assists architects in designing spaces that achieve sound comfort, with a particular focus on educational spaces, including a case study on lecture halls in universities.