ADELE, NGOZI STEPHANNIE and Covenant University, Theses Masters (2024) ACOUSTIC STRATEGIES AND USER SATISFACTION IN THE DESIGN OF A CONVENTION CENTRE IN SANGOTEDO, LAGOS. Masters thesis, Covenant University.
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Abstract
Convention centres serve as hubs for a wide range of events, including seminars, lectures, and exhibitions, attracting individuals from around the globe. These centres cater to a large number of people per given time and rely on optimum acoustics to be able to effectively carry out their primary function, thus understanding the intricate relationship between acoustics and user satisfaction in these spaces is essential. To achieve this, the research investigated the influence of acoustic strategies on user satisfaction in convention centres in Lagos State, Nigeria. This was with a view to identify those strategies that promote user satisfaction and implement them in the design of a convention centre in Lagos, Nigeria. A mixed-method approach was adopted in the course of this research. An extensive literature review, building observations and surveys with questionnaires were carried out to gather data. The study found that a variety of acoustic design strategies were implemented in existing convention centres and these specific acoustic strategies significantly impact user satisfaction. These strategies include ceilings baffles and banners, vegetation as a noise barrier, furniture with fabric upholstery, and the incorporation of insulation and absorption materials like cotton fibre, foam glass, and foam plastic. The aforementioned strategies were not always integrated into the initial design phase. Additionally, the strategies were not consistently applied throughout the facilities. This research offers valuable insights for design professionals and convention centre stakeholders seeking to enhance the acoustic environment within these facilities. By understanding the relationship between acoustics and user satisfaction, the stakeholders involved can make informed decisions that enhance the satisfaction of users and have better performing convention centres.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Acoustics, Acoustic design, User Satisfaction, Acoustic Satisfaction, Convention Centre |
| Subjects: | N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > NC Drawing Design Illustration T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Sep 2024 15:05 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Sep 2024 15:05 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18429 |
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