September 24, 2019

Dr. Agripina Maribay

Vice President for Academic Offices
Saint Paul University Philippines Tuguegarao
Mabini Street, Ugac Norte Tuguegarao City, 3500

Dear Dr. Maribbay:

Greetings of Peace!

We are the 4th year students enrolled in Civil Engineering, School of Information Technology, conducting
a research proposal entitled “PROPOSED SUSTAINABLE SOUNDPROOF BUILDING IN SAINT
PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES” as course requirements in the degree Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering.

We aim to build the first ever, in the Philippines, the Eco-friendly Sustainable Soundproof Classroom
Buiding in Saint Paul University Philippines that will provide the students a peaceful and undisturbed
environment.

In connection with this, we would like to request a permission to conduct a study, where in the students,
teachers, school faculty and administrations of Saint Paul University Philippines will be the participants
of the study.

We are looking forward for your favourable action on this regard.

Very truly yours,

IVES BRYAN GACIAS JOSHUA MIRANDA

JARO RAYE G. MORJIA KARLA MIAR GAMIAO

MARGARITA LINGAN JOHN EDWARD CAISE

Noted by:

ENGR. TRIXIA OLYMPIA A. CARAG

Civil Engineer

Approved by:

DR. MARIFEL GRACE KUMMER

Dean, School of Information Technology and Engineering
QUESTIONNAIRE :
NAME(optional): ________________________________

1) Are you sensitive/annoyed from noises?

YES: ____ NO: ____

2) What is your adverse reaction when you here a noise ?

a. Dissatisfaction
b. Bother
c. Annoyance
d. Disturbance

3) Which noise seems to bother you the most?

a)Construction noises

b)Student passing by the hallway

c)Noisy students

d)Noise created by vehicles

4) Does noise affect the studies of the students during classes?

YES: ____ NO: ____

5) Is it effective to have a sound proof classrooms in Saint Paul University Philippines?

YES: ____ NO: ____

6) Do you think Saint Paul University Philippines could afford soundproof building?
YES: ____ NO: ____
 CHAPTER I

I. Introduction
The improvement on the human quality of life and the
continuous growth in population in developing and developed
societies have badly affected the environment and the lives of
people. One of those factors is noise pollution. Noise has been
recognized as serious health hazard of modern times. Exposure to
prolonged or excessive noise obviously impairs the physical and
mental existence of people that leads to stress and other
disturbing effects.

Beside safety, another goal of Civil Engineering is to

provide a peaceful environment to people especially in places
that people needs concentration and focus. Institution like
schools and offices mostly need this kind of environment. Civil
Engineer is entitled to make innovations and development of
infrastructures in order to meet the requirements of
globalization. With the help of advance technologies, Engineers
are able to bring their ideas into reality and develop solution
to one of the world’s biggest environmental problem, the noise
pollution.

Walls are important structural element in all kinds of

building that provides protection from the noise externally,as
well as internally. However, this will not completely block all
unwanted noise. With the usage of different materials and right
process and by increasing its sealed dead space, Engineers will
able to control the noise.

As sound travels, acoustic energy is dissipated and the intensity

or “volume” decreases as the result. This is why we usually
cannot hear someone speaking who is standing far away. However,
over short distances it is also important to eliminate sound
transmission through the air which can be achieved by eliminating
open penetrations through walls, floors and ceilings. By
increasing mass, Sound is generated by vibrating objects
generating pressure waves at a different location on the object,
but will lose acoustic energy in the process. The more massive an
object is, the more energy is required to vibrate, and less
energy is available to regenerate a sound. Decrease vibratory
response. Objects that do not readily vibrate in response to
audible sound will not transmit that sound. This is why a pillow
will muffle, or dampen, sounds, instead of regenerating them.
Some soundproof window treatments rely on this method.

In construction, various materials are use in sound

insulation of buildings. Some of those are Acoustic Foam which is
commonly called Studio Foam. Another is Floor Underlayment which
requires decoupling or the flooring surface and subfloor to
reduce the noise transmission. Also on studious, people use
recycled materials like egg trays to soundproof the room.

In this study, the researcher will focus on the eco-

friendly, yet sustainable soundproofing materials because our
goal is to transform the ordinary infrastructure into a Green
building (Sustainable green building). Thus, negative impact of
this material must also be considered such as the compatibility
with the materials on the wall, ceiling or floor and the
effectiveness of this material on the climate condition. Also,
the researcher must know the life span of the materials.

Eco-friendly soundproofing materials such as mineral wool

and fiber glass are abundant in the market today. It is use in
hotels. A great number of construction companies, both local and
foreign, use mineral wool and fiber glass for the sound
insulation of the projects. This fact somehow gives perception to
the researcher that the application of green resources and
possible adoption of green building practices will lead to an
innovative sustainable building concept.

The researchers also realize that a green building can

eliminate negative impacts and create positive impacts on our
climate and natural environment. It will preserve our precious
natural resources and improve quality of life.

In this research, the researcher aims to test the

sustainable materials for the proposed sustainable soundproof
building using eco-friendly substances that will meet the
standard requirement of the building concept.
1.1 Background of the Study

RATIONALE
Soundproofing, also known as sound insulation has gradually
developed during the last centennial. Over the years, wide range
of soundproof infrastructures like five star hotel, recording
studios, theatres, cinemas, hospitals and auditoriums had been
constructed in our country.

St. Paul University Philippines is located near the highways

and construction of new building creates disturbing effects on
the students. This fact somehow gave us the idea to construct a
sustainable soundproof building on St. Paul University
Philippines using eco-friendly materials which has acoustic
protection, it is non–combustible and has a high durability.
These are mineral wool and fibreglass.

Mineral wool blanket is a flexible blanket design for

general insulation over large areas. It is manufacture in a
variety of thickness, suitable for thermal insulation in
building. In addition, it is suitable for wide range of
application including roof spaces and as overlay foe ceiling
tiles in suspended ceiling.

Fibreglass is good in sound absorption. It is use in

building where there are lot of rooms.

This research will benefit the students of St. Paul

University Philippines. So that they can perform, better
academically in an atmosphere where they can concentrate and can
easily understand every word of the speaker. Hearing plays a
vital role in student experience. If they mishear or lose focus,
they will misunderstand the entire concept of the discussed
topic.

II.Review of Related Literature

 III.Conceptual framework

THE AREA IS NEAR HIGH-

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MUCHTRANSPORTAION
VEHICLES

SOUND PROOF
NOISES
ROOM

DESIGN CONCEPT
SUSTAINABLE SOUND
SOLUTION
PROOF GREEN BUILDING

HIGH-COST ELECTRICITY BILL GREEN BUILDING

CONTINOUS USAGE OF
ELECTRICITY
IV.Statement of the Problem
The aim of the study is to construct a soundproof building by
adapting green building practices and application of green
resources that will be compatible to the materials on the wall,
ceiling, and floor.

Major Question

1. Will there be conflict between the compatibility of the eco-

friendly soundproofing materials and the construction
materials such as cement, concrete, and steel?

Sub Questions

1.2 What are the possible effects of our climate condition on

the materials?
1.3 Are the materials used not hazardous to people?
1.4 How to design a soundproof building that can blend the
Green building concept?

Major Question

2. How powerful the concept of the design could affect the

student of the SPUP?

Sub Question

2.1 Why should SPUP embrace the building concept design?

V.Objectives of the Study
This study aims:

 To provide an innovative sustainable soundproof building

concept design and give students a new learning experience
by incorporating the green resources that is suited in the
building concept.

 To test the compatibility and effectiveness materials that

wil be used.

 To have an upgraded facility that will make St. Paul

University Philippines more functional and satisfying to
students and teachers.

 To promote St. Paul University Philippines-Tuguegarao

VI.Significance of the Study

The rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization on Tuguegarao
city contributed to noise level increase and several adverse effects
on the human health. As a result, institutions like schools are
affected. The myriad of technological directions impede the learning
process and a negative impact on students academic performance.

The student aims to construct a soundproof building with the touch of

green building practices; giving the students of St. Paul University
Philippines a productive learning environment. The classroom itself
place a big role in a students educational experience, so its sanctity
must be preserved. Soundproofing the classroom will reduce potential
distraction that will help the students improve their ability to focus
and comprehend. Also, the teachers will have an effective
communication with their students.

Also, this building will reduce the expenses in electricity because we

will not be using aircons.
VII.Scope and limitation
The study will focus on the design concept and application of
green resources and practices. To know the conducive effect of
adapting green resources and the compatibility of the two.

The coverage of the study consists of floor planning,

installation of tinted fibre glass and mineral wool, air
ventilation and summation of cost.

This research is conducted at St. Paul University Philippines,

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan for the first semester of School Year
2019-2020.

Definition of Terms
Acoustic energy - defined as the disturbance of energy, which
passes through matter in the form of a wave. In the other words,
it is the mechanical vibrations from its components is called
acoustic energy.

Concept design - generally takes place after feasibility

studies and options appraisals have been carried out and
a project brief has been prepared. The concept design represents
the design team's initial response to the project brief.
Institution - a social structure in which people cooperate and
which influences the behavior of people and the way they live.
An institution has a purpose. Institutions are permanent, which
means that they do not end when one person is gone. An
institution has rules and can enforce rules of human behavior.

Eco-friendly - literally means earth-friendly or not harmful to

the environment. This term most commonly refers to products that
contribute to green living or practices that help conserve
resources like water and energy. Eco-friendly products also
prevent contributions to air, water and land pollution. You can
engage in eco-friendly habits or practices by being more
conscious of how you use resources.

Soundproofing - is any means of reducing the sound pressure with

respect to a specified sound source and receptor. There are
several basic approaches to reducing sound: increasing the
distance between source and receiver, using noise barriers to
reflect or absorb the energy of the sound waves, using damping
structures such as sound baffles, or using active anti-
noise sound generators.

Green building – refers to both a structure and the application of

processes that are environmentally responsible and resource efficient
throughout a building’s life cycle. From planning to design,
construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. This
requires close cooperation of the contractor, the architect, the
engineers, and the clients at all project stages. The green building
practice expands and compliments the classical building design
concerns of economy, utility, durability and comfort.

Sustainable - to describe the use of natural resources when this

use is kept at a steady level that is not likely to damage
the environment.
 CHAPTER 2

Data Gathering and Procedure

The methods of research was conducted as follows:

 Survey

Gathering of data was conducted through survey questionnaires

answered by the students of the St. Paul University Philippines.

 Consultation

Clarification of some queries was conducted with some engineers

and professors who have contributed knowledge for the improvement
of the study.

 Ocular Visits/Documentation

Visitation to the site of the study includes the documentary

photos and measurement as built plan and the conditions of the
soil that will serve as the foundation of the building concept.

 Canvass

The
  Print Media

Research materials such as books and magazines have contributed

to the study, giving information that supports the concepts and
theories that will be incorporate to the design framework.

 The Internet

The worldwide web is the fastest and most widely used medium of
research in our present times. The researcher used some reference
materials in internet to discover different materials and design
standards for the building concept.

Data Analysis