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Klepper, David L. – Theatre Design and Technology, 1973
Describes technical specifications required in designing theatre spaces for high intelligibility of speech. (CH)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Architecture, Building Design
Peer reviewedThompson, 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
Acoustical Materials Association, New York, NY. – 1965
THIS DISCUSSION OF THE BASIC FUNCTION OF ACOUSTICAL MATERIALS--THE CONTROL OF SOUND BY SOUND ABSORPTION--IS BASED ON THE WAVE AND ENERGY PROPERTIES OF SOUND. IT IS STATED THAT, IN GENERAL, A MUCH LARGER VOLUME OF ACOUSTICAL MATERIALS IS NEEDED TO REMOVE DISTRACTING NOISE FROM CLASSROOMS AND OFFICES, FOR EXAMPLE, THAN FROM AUDITORIUMS, WHERE A…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Architecture, Auditoriums, Building Design
Langdon, F. J. – 1966
A record and assessment of the important environmental features of office buildings erected between 1948 and 1961 in the business center of London, England, has been assembled. This survey gives an overall picture of the main trends in office building and architecture and examines their consequences in terms of user satisfactions and complaints.…
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Architecture, Building Design, Construction (Process)
Download full textNewman, Robert B. – 1965
Common and special acoustics problems are discussed in relation to the design and construction of research facilities. Following a brief examination of design criteria for the control of wanted and unwanted sound, the technology for achieving desired results is discussed. Emphasis is given to various design procedures and materials for the control…
Descriptors: Acoustic Insulation, Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Architecture
Peer reviewedWagner, 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
