The Role of Eco-Friendly Building Materials in Improving the Acoustic Condition in an art and Craft Center

This study investigates how eco-friendly construction materials might enhance the acoustics of art and craft centers, where a variety of activities like workshops, exhibitions, performances, and group production produce intricate soundscapes. Even though conventional acoustic materials work well, their high embodied energy, restricted recyclability, and possible hazardous emissions might pose health and environmental risks. Sustainable substitutes made from natural fibers, recycled materials, and agricultural waste have gained popularity as a result. The study synthesizes information from academic papers, technical reports, and case studies on sustainable materials and architectural acoustics using a qualitative, literature-based technique. In addition to a few manufactured and waste-derived composites, the study assesses the environmental performance and acoustic behaviour of materials such wood-cement boards, hemp, bamboo, coir, timber panels, recycled PET felt, and bio-fiber composites. According to research, a lot of environmentally friendly materials support occupant health, sustainability objectives, and the ideas of the circular economy while also exhibiting good sound absorption, reverberation management, and noise reduction qualities. The analysis also identifies new digital technologies as complementing approaches for tracking and improving indoor acoustic performance, such as digital twin systems, BIM, and IoT. According to the study's findings, art and craft centers can greatly improve their functional, environmental, and experiential quality by combining eco-friendly materials with knowledgeable acoustic design and digital management frameworks. It also offers a comprehensive set of recommendations for architects and designers looking to implement sustainable acoustic solutions.

Eco-friendly building materials, Architectural acoustics

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