This full-color book contains the state-of-the-art knowledge and latest trends and developments in architectural acoustics research. This reference will play a fundamental role in the sustainable progress of architectural acoustics research and practical applications. World-renowned experts in the field from both the research and consulting communities contributed to the 15 chapters covering a wide range of sub-fields including computational modeling, noise, vibration controls, and environmental acoustics in the built environment and around buildings. With information not found anywhere else, this handbook is geared for architectural acoustics research, education in academia, and practical applications among acoustics consultants and industry engineers. It is divided into two Parts: Architectural Acoustics Essentials and Architectural Acoustics Practice.
Key Features
Provides a state-of-the art tool for undergraduate and graduate students studying architectural acoustics, professors, research scientists who teach architectural acoustics and conduct relevant research in education/research institutions, acoustic consultants, engineers, and recording professionalsOffers clearly written contributions from recognized, world-renowned scientists, professors, and practitionersPresents material uniquely dedicated to architectural acoustics consulting practice, research, and education
Table of Contents
PART I: ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS ESSENTIALS
Chapter 1 - Computational Modeling of Room Acoustics I: Wave-based Modeling
By U. Peter Svensson, Jonathan Botts, and Lauri Savioja
Chapter 2 - Computational Modeling of Room Acoustics II: Geometrical Acoustics
By U. Peter Svensson, Samuel Siltanen, Lauri Savioja, and Ning Xiang
Chapter 3 - Acoustics in Long Rooms
By Jian Kang
Chapter 4 - Acoustics in Coupled Volume Systems
By Ning Xiang
Chapter 5 - Advanced Measurements Techniques/Methods in Architectural Acoustics
By Wolfgang Ahnert and Stefan Feistel
Chapter 6 - Room-Acoustic Energy Decay Analysis
By Ning Xiang
Chapter 7 - Sound Insulation in Buildings
By Carl Hopkins
Chapter 8 - Auditory Perception in Rooms
By Jonas Braasch and Jens Blauert
Chapter 9 - Auralization
By Michael Vorländer
Chapter 10 - Room-related Sound Representation using Loudspeakers
By Jens Blauert and Rudolf Rabenstein
Chapter 11 - Environmental Acoustics
By Jian Kang
PART II: ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS PRACTICE
Chapter 12 - Sound System Design and Room Acoustics
By Wolfgang Ahnert
Chapter 13 - Noise Control in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Systems
By Douglas Sturz
Chapter 14 - Acoustical Design of Worship Spaces
By Ewart Wetherill
Chapter 15 - Performing Arts Spaces
Prologue
Section I: Music Performance Spaces, Ronald McKay
Section II: Dramatic Arts Spaces, David Conant
Section III: Music Instruction Spaces, K. Anthony Hoover
