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A Sound Arena.
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Thompson, Gary F.; Riley, Keith – Athletic Business, 2002
Describes how a new arena configuration, the Alpha design, seeks to make facilities more multidimensional, with enhanced acoustics that offer superior entertainment as well as sports uses. Discusses the design's various configurations and its unique features in terms of shape and volume, loudspeakers, private suites, lighting, support spaces,…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Architecture, Athletics
Sound Barriers.
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Popke, Michael – Athletic Business, 2002
Discusses how gymnasiums, natatoriums, and lobbies can be notorious echo chambers, but that panels, baffles, banners, and blocks can help reduce unpleasant acoustics. (EV)
Descriptors: Acoustic Insulation, Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Construction Materials
Design Criteria for Effective Classrooms.
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Brase, Wendell – Planning for Higher Education, 1989
The lessons learned about classroom design considerations from the experience of the University of California at Santa Cruz through its remediation of classroom flaws are discussed and illustrated. Topics addressed include acoustical and visual conditions, wall and ceiling angles, shapes, and materials, the floor, seating, and durability and…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Classroom Environment, College Planning
The Effects of Pre-school Building Design.
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Neill, S. R. St. J.; Denham, E. J. M. – Educational Research, 1982
The informal nature of preschool provision may allow building design a greater influence than at primary and secondary levels. The effect of building type seems to be to inhibit or facilitate the expression of existing child behavior or staff policy, with room openness and noise levels being the most potent factors. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Classroom Design, Open Plan Schools
Mechanical Systems and Libraries.
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Dubin, Fred – Library Trends, 1987
Discusses the following aspects of the design of mechanical and electrical systems to meet the various requirements of libraries: (1) library planning teams; (2) raised floors; (3) lighting considerations; (4) air quality; (5) acoustics; and (6) climate controls. The importance of adaptability to meet future needs is stressed. (MES)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Building Systems, Climate Control
Discomfort in Schools from Overheating in Summer. Current Paper 19/70.
Langdon, F. J.; Loudon, A. G. – Reprinted from The Journal of the Institution of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, 1970
A survey of 914 teachers from 77 English schools was conducted to gather data on summer overheating of school classrooms. Teachers' reports were analyzed in terms of the structural and design characteristics of the rooms in order to isolate the factors responsible for thermal discomfort. The principal factors were found to be the orientation of…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Building Design, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities
Harold P. Geerdes on Musical Facility Design.
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Wagner, Michael – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Presents an interview with Dr. Harold P. Geerdes, world-renowned music facility planner, acoustician, and music professor. Dr. Geerdes discusses the different characteristics of rehearsal spaces and concert halls as well as the importance of interior materials and design. He also provides some easy and inexpensive tips for schools. (MJP)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Architecture, Auditoriums