Architectural Acoustics

ISBN-13: 9780415732130 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 254 str.

Ana M. Jaramillo; Chris Steel

Opis

The application of good acoustic design can seem daunting to designers when trying to understand the often-complex physics of sound control. The ever-increasing number of standards and performance criteria that can be requested on new developments further complicates acoustics for architects. "

Architectural Acoustics, " part of the" PocketArchitecture" series, provides the fundamental theory and understanding of acoustics and applications of effective detailing for specific building types and conditions in an accessible and clear technical guide.

The book provides:

• a compact and understandable introduction to the fundamentals of building and architectural acoustics
• definitions of suitable acoustic performance criteria for a wide range of common buildings and room types
• guidance on specification and detailing of the most suitable construction types in North America and the UK.

This book is both, a handy rule of thumb on acoustics for anyone involved in the design or construction of buildings, as well as an essential addition to any architect s reference library. "

Spis treści

Acknowledgements  Part 1: Principles  1. Basic Concepts  2. Interaction of Sound Wave and Medium  3. Human Hearing 4. Sound Measurements  5. Noise  6. Room Acoustics  Part 2: Applications  7. Educational Buildings  8. Healthcare  9. Offices  10. Theaters/Auditoriums  11. Concert Halls  12. Dwellings  13. Commercial  14. Hotels  Appendix A: Design Tables and Equations  Appendix B: Performance Criteria  Appendix C: Performance Specifications  Index

O autorze

Ana M. Jaramillo holds a BSc in architecture (2003), MS in architectural acoustics (2005) and a PhD in architecture (2013). Her previous roles include: Acoustical Consultant (2003-2008); Acoustics Professor and Researcher at the Instituto Tecnologico Metropolitano in Medellin, Colombia (2006-2008); and Instructor at Virginia Tech, USA (2012). Ana currently works for AFMG in North America.

Chris Steel, BSc (Hons), MPhil, MIOA, ICIOB, is Senior Acoustic Consultant at the Robin Mackenzie Partnership and Senior Research Fellow at Edinburgh Napier University, UK, focusing on building and environmental acoustics. Chris also lectures to MSc students on architectural acoustics and is a tutor for the Institute of Acoustics Diploma in Acoustics.