Building Technology IV: Acoustic Comfort

This lecture covers various topics related to building technology, including the physics of buildings, building envelopes, and acoustic comfort. The instructor discusses the importance of thermal bridges, energy rehabilitation of walls, and thermal performance in buildings. The lecture also delves into the study of a classroom, analyzing materials, room acoustics, and reverberation times. Recommendations from the SIA 181:2006 standard are presented, focusing on the desired reverberation times for educational spaces and sports halls. The lecture concludes with exercises on acoustic comfort, exploring the absorption of sound in different room configurations.