Architectural Acoustics

A guide to integrated thinking

AvRaj Patel

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

This book is an authoritative but uniquely accessible and highly illustrated guide togood acoustic design practice for architects, interior designers and acousticprofessionals. It provides a user-friendly introduction to architectural acousticsand acoustics technology where the market is crowded with dense and technicaltexts. It will go through each typology in turn explaining the key acousticconcepts with highly illustrated and international case studies thatdemonstrate cutting-edge practice and technology, innovative design techniquesand common challenges and solutions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-03-01
Mått:210 x 250 x 30 mm
Vikt:1 244 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:RIBA Publishing
ISBN:9781859466360

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Raj Patel is a leading international acoustics, audio-visual, and theatre consultant and designer. He has over 27 years of experience working on a wide range of projects with architects, designers and artists around the world. He is an Arup Fellow, leader of their global Acoustics, Audio-Visual and Theatre Consulting Practice, and Arts and Culture Business in the Americas region.

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsForeword1. Introduction to Acoustics2. Acoustic Technology3. Case Studies by typology3.1 Commercial – office spaces, warehouses, lofts, industrial spaces, atriums3.2 Education – lecture and meeting spaces, class rooms, class rooms of future3.3 Courthouses – Courtrooms3.4 Healthcare – Acoustics and the role in recovery. Hospital Design3.5 Hotels – Key issues – what makes a successful hotel entertainment and good sleep3.6 Immersive Spaces – Future of Multimedia based design3.7 Labs/Research3.8 Libraries3.9 Movie Theatre/Cinema3.10 Museums and Galleries The challenge of sound and light3.11 Performing Arts/Entertainment Concert Halls - Recital spaces - Theatre - Opera - Dance- Amplified Music - What’s the Difference?How to design well for each – key things to consider3.12 Recording/Broadcast3.13 Restaurants3.14 Retail3.15 Sport – Stadiums, Arenas, Aquatics Centres – the importance of sound for winning3.16 Transport-Air-Road-Rail3.17 Worship3.18 Urban design and soundscapes3.19 Sound for Art3.20 ResidentialConclusion Glossary of basic termsindex of project names and/or design issue