Architectural Acoustics: Principles and Practice
The leading guide to acoustics for architects, engineers, and interior designersA widely recognized, comprehensive reference to acoustic principles for all concerned with the built environment,Architectural Acoustics, Second Editionprovides design professionals with up-to-date information on basic concepts, acoustical materials, and technologies for controlling wanted or unwanted sound within and around buildings.Written by a team of internationally recognized experts and experienced consultants, thisSecond Editioncovers fundamental acoustic principles, design criteria, acoustical materials, control strategies, and methods for a wide variety of building types, including educational, healthcare, recreational, residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation facilities. Particular attention is given to places for listening and performance such as theaters, churches, concert and recital halls, outdoor arenas, classrooms, multiuse auditoria, libraries, music practice and rehearsal rooms, recording and broadcast studios, sports venues, home theaters, and other spaces that people meet to communicate and enjoy performance.Updated throughout, this edition features:New information on acoustical standards and guidelines for sustainable building designAdditional, richly detailed case studies demonstrating real-world applications, including the acclaimed Walt Disney Concert Hall and many other building typesNearly two hundred photos and illustrations that further elucidate specific principles, applications, and techniquesNew developments in sound reinforcement and audio visual systems and their integration in room designProgress in research and future directions in acoustical modelingWith fundamental conceptual understanding of basic acoustical principles provided byArchitectural Acoustics, Second Edition, building designers can confidently create aesthetically and aurally pleasing spaces, while avoiding problems that could be very costly, if not impossible, to solve later.