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Camberwell Library21 March 20139/ Conclusions9. Conclusions9.1 A new library is proposed in Camberwell Green, SE5. Acoustic elements that are likely toimpact the new building have been considered.9.2 A noise survey has not been carried out on site. Instead, details from a site in the immediatevicinity (Grove Road, SE5) have been used. While these levels are considered representativeall recommendations made in the report are subject to change once the noise levels on theproposed site have been verified by measurement.9.3 Based on the representative noise survey data, plant noise limits and internal ambient noiselevels have been calculated for a typical natural ventilation scenario. It is noted that the ambientnoise levels are likely to resemble an open plan office space rather than a quiet study area.9.4 Recommendations for internal partitions have been made on the understanding that none of theproposed rooms are expected to achieve a very high degree of speech privacy. Impact soundinsulation is recommended for the floor if noise sensitive use is proposed on the ground floor.9.5 Recommendations for total areas of acoustically absorptive material for the main library spaceand the offices have been made. These have been made on the assumption of carpet finish tothe floor. In addition, no account has been taken of any books that may be located in the library.11