Sound & Vibration 2.0 Design Guidelines for Health Care Facilities /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Sykes, David (Editor), Tocci, Gregory C. (Editor), Cavanaugh, William J. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Health administration.; Acoustics.; Acoustical engineering.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Noise control.; Engineering Acoustics.; Building Construction.; Health Administration.; Noise Control.; Interior Architecture.

Sound, vibration, noise and privacy have significant impacts on health and performance. As a result, they are recognized as essential components of effective health care environments. However, acoustics has only recently become a prominent consideration in the design, construction, and operation of...