CIVIC CENTRE, BADAGRY, LAGOS STATE EFFECTIVE NOISE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS

Abstract

Architects must understand the behaviour of sound if they are to successfully control and manipulate it. This is the primary concern for the great majority of noise problems arising as a result of unwanted or uncontrolled sound. To establish effective noise control with particular reference to the design proposal, this thesis compares existing /potential noise with appropriate rating criteria in order to attain desired noise environment. In addition, it also covers the identi fication of noise problems in the tropics, be it internal or external, as well as means of control. Moreover, since the behaviour of sound is directly related to the surfaces of a space, choice of reflective and absorptive surfaces as well as the principles guiding auditorium acoustics, was also understudied. Finally, this thesis describes how the design of the proposal was used to achieve an architectural cost effective solution to noise control.