Start with the right requirements.
The chapter treats water, music and mechanical noise as part of the site design. Existing sound conditions and the intended experience guide decisions about water flow, source placement and audio coverage. Topics include distance, combined sources, delay, enclosed spaces and vibration from pumps or pipes. Neighbouring uses and comfortable conversation must be considered, with operating modes and handover tests establishing an appropriate acoustic result. These topics help architects, engineers and operators coordinate their decisions and identify information that must be settled before detailed installation design and equipment selection.
- Record background sound before design.
- Separate equipment noise from intended water sound.
- Review coverage and effects on neighbours.