Implementation of Acoustic Comfort in Projects: Application of the ODSS Method and the Acoustic Comfort GPS Tool

Acoustic comfort is an essential factor for the quality of built environments and the health of users, influencing well-being and productivity. Often, acoustic solutions are incorporated late in the project, resulting in rework. This paper presents the ODES method, which organizes the application of strategies for acoustic comfort in four stages: (1) definition of the project's OBJECTIVES, (2) DIAGNOSIS of the existing acoustic conditions, (3) establishment of appropriate STRATEGIES and (4) proposal of SOLUTIONS to achieve the desired levels of performance from the initial phase of the project. To optimize this process, the Acoustic Comfort GPS tool is used, which allows identifying the degree of complexity of the project, defining goals and establishing efficient strategies and solutions. During the application of the tool, positive results were observed, such as a clearer definition of acoustic needs, optimization of noise mitigation strategies and significant improvements in the designed environments. The application of ODSS, combined with the Acoustic Comfort GPS, contributes significantly to more efficient and comfortable environments, minimizing rework and optimizing decision-making from the initial stages of the project.