Raumakustische Planung von Großraumbüros gemäß ASR A3.7

Room acoustic planning of open-plan offices in ­accordance with ASR A3.7 Room acoustic verification for office use is generally carried out in accordance with the recommendations of DIN 18041. The introduction of the workplace regulation ASR A3.7 “Noise” in 2018 formulated additional requirements that can affect the dimensioning of room acoustics measures. This article summarizes practical experience in the acoustic planning of open-plan offices and examines the extent to which the target values described in ASR A3.7 are in line with the protection goals of occupational health and safety.