The WELL v2 Acoustic Comfort concept aims to reduce noise levels and enhance acoustic quality in indoor environments. One of the features under this concept is Feature A03: Sound Masking and Speech Privacy, which requires that spaces with different acoustic needs are separated by sound reducing partitions or other means. The kitchen and the nap room are examples of spaces with different acoustic needs, as the kitchen is likely to generate high levels of noise from appliances, utensils, and conversations, while the nap room is intended to provide a quiet and relaxing environment for occupants to rest. Therefore, the WELL AP should highlight to the architect that these two spaces should be separated by enhanced sound insulation to avoid noise disturbance and ensure speech privacy.
References:
* [WELL v2 Feature A03: Sound Masking and Speech Privacy]
* [WELL v2 Acoustic Comfort Concept Guide]