Introducing The Book of Acoustics
Created in collaboration with leading Acousticians, Neuroscientists and Designers, The Book of Acoustics explores the science of sound and provides guidance for designing with acoustics. Complete with facts, figures, diagrams and expert insight, it is the ideal starting point for architectural and interior design projects and sheds light on the interplay between engineering and aesthetics.
Featured Chapters
1.0 The Fundamentals of Sound Control
1.1 What is sound?
1.2 Common sound wave behaviour in indoor spaces
1.3 Sound that lingers
1.4 The ABCDs of sound control
– Summary of chapter 1.0
2.0 Essential Measurements
2.1 Start here
2.2 What to measure
2.2.1 Reverberation time
2.2.2 Speech intelligibility
2.2.3 Sound levels
2.2.4 Sound absorption
– Summary of chapter 2.0
3.0 Types of Acoustic Treatments
3.1 The art of shaping the acoustic environment
3.2 Treatment options
3.2.1 Sound absorbers
3.2.2 Sound blockers
3.2.3 Sound maskers
>3.2.4 Sound diffusers
3.3 Important acoustical treatment ratings
– Summary of chapter 3.0
4.0 Treatment Placement
4.1 Treatment placement
4.2 Placement by room shape
4.3 How much material should you use?
– Summary of chapter 4.0
5.0 Benefits of Acoustic Design
5.1 Why should people care about their acoustic environment?
5.2 Health & Wellbeing
5.3 Focus & Productivity
5.4 Listening & Learning
5.5 Safety & Security
– Summary of chapter 5.0
6.0 The Past and FutureE of Acoustics
6.0 The history of Acoustics
7.0 How to Design with Acoustics
7.1 Form vs. Function
7.2 6 rules for excellent acoustic design
7.3 Aural aesthetics
7.4 The step by step process for Designing with acoustics
7.5 Budget considerations
7.6 The acoustic design toolbox
– Summary of chapter 7.0
8.0 Commercial Applications
8.1 Acoustic design must follow space function
8.2 Workplaces
8.3 Education
8.4 Healthcare
8.5 Dining rooms
– Summary of chapter 8.0
9.0 Troubleshooting
9.1 Acoustic design do’s and don’ts
9.2 Quick guide to solving common problems
9.3 Does this space need treatment?
Other
10.0 Glossary of acoustic terms
11.0 Reference list
12.0 About the publisher
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