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Course Description: AEC Daily: Designing for Room Acoustics: Principles & Myths
ONGOING - FREE - 1 HOUR
Properly selected acoustical solutions are necessary to provide acoustical comfort and performance for a range of applications. This course reviews acoustic theory and design methodology to facilitate the design and specification process. A particular emphasis is placed on performance-oriented designs and strategies for different project types.
ONGOING - FREE - 1 HOUR
Learning Objective
Discuss the benefits of a controlled acoustic environment, including improved acoustical comfort and focus and reduced disturbing noise levels.
Review acoustic principles and terminology, including frequency, wavelength, and reverberation.
Summarize different room acoustic design tactics to create a controlled acoustic environment by understanding the roles of absorption, reflection, and diffusion.
Identify the differences between testing results and actual performance and explain how some industry standards may compromise proper room acoustic design.