The Effect of Noise Level in Design Studios on Students

This study aims to examine the effects of noise levels in the design studio of the De-partment of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Afyon Kocatepe Uni-versity on students. Noise levels were measured at different times and locations within the studio environment. To assess the impact of these noise levels on students, a survey was administered to gauge their perceptions of noise. The survey questions assessed students' perceptions of noise levels and noise diversity in design studios in terms of discomfort, difficulty concentrating, communication difficulties, and overall producti-vity. According to the results, the majority of students stated that the noise in the stu-dio distracted them and reduced their productivity. The noise level measurement re-sults also supported these perceptions, showing that the limit values were exceeded most of the time. In this regard, design solutions such as spatial partitions, fab-ric-covered panels, sound-absorbing vinyl flooring, and acoustic ceiling elements were proposed to reduce noise in studio 130. In this context, the goal is to create a more effi-cient and comfortable learning environment for design studios where students need to maintain high levels of motivation and concentration while working on projects.