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Understanding of Architectural Acoustics

The document discusses architectural acoustics and how sound travels in buildings. It explains that architectural acoustics aims to control soundwaves using building design and construction methods. This includes amplifying sound where needed and reducing noise in other areas. The document then discusses various acoustic techniques like absorption, insulation, reverberation, and use of acoustical boards that can help control sound transmission and minimize noise. Good acoustic design is important for applications like improving speech communication, concentration, and preserving hearing.

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Understanding of Architectural Acoustics

The document discusses architectural acoustics and how sound travels in buildings. It explains that architectural acoustics aims to control soundwaves using building design and construction methods. This includes amplifying sound where needed and reducing noise in other areas. The document then discusses various acoustic techniques like absorption, insulation, reverberation, and use of acoustical boards that can help control sound transmission and minimize noise. Good acoustic design is important for applications like improving speech communication, concentration, and preserving hearing.

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Understanding

of Architectural
Acoustics
G.LIKITHA
19261AA050
SEMESTER 6
SECTION B
Architectural Acoustics in Building Design
A BUILDING IS DESIGNED TO CONTROL SOUND, BY AMPLIFYING OR REDUCING NOISE LEVELS WHERE
NECESSARY.

HOW SOUND TRAVELS? REFLECTION


1 SOUND HITS A SURFACE AND BOUNCES BACK
OFF OF IT.

ABSORPTION
2 SOUND HITS A SURFACE AND SOME OF IT IS
ABSORBED.

TRANSMISSION
3 SOUND THAT ISN’T ABSORBED OR REFLECTED
PASSES THROUGH THE MATERIAL, SUCH AS A
WALL.
Architectural Acoustics in Building Design
Acoustics is actually a branch of physics that focuses on studying sound: how it’s produced,
transmitted, controlled, and received, and the effects of this process.

As it applies to architecture, acoustics is the


process of using building design and construction
methods to harness the properties of sound to their
greatest effect.

Architectural acoustics involves designing a


building to control how soundwaves reverberate
off its interior in such a way as to maximize
clarity, amplifying sound in areas where it’s
appropriate to do so, and reducing noise levels
where doing so is beneficial.
What impacts sound absorption?

SOFT AND POROUS FIBERGLASS ABSORBS CONCRETE ABSORBS THE


MATERIALS ABSORB MORE THE MOST SOUND. LEAST SOUND.
SOUND.

DENSER STRUCTURES
HIGHER LEVELS OF
ABSORB HIGHER SOUND
HUMIDITY RESULT IN MORE
FREQUENCIES THAN LESS
SOUND ABSORPTION.
DENSE STRUCTURES
The purpose of acoustic design
Good acoustic design can serve multiple purposes, including the following:

• Decreasing stress and anxiety levels


• Preserving hearing
• Aiding in concentration
• Reducing or minimizing hypertension
• Improving speech communication
• Maximizing the enjoyment of musical performances

Communication, in particular, is helped by good acoustics


through the interplay of several factors. Properly designed
acoustics aid in the clear transmission of verbal communication
while at the same time reducing unwanted noise, thereby
reducing distraction and aiding in concentration.

The elimination of loud noises, moreover, can contribute to the


preservation of hearing over time.
Architectural Acoustic Techniques
Whether you’re designing an auditorium, library, or music hall, it’s important to understand the qualities of
sound, how it’s transmitted, and techniques that can be used to control that transmission.

REVERBERATION ABSORPTION INSULATION ACOUSTICAL


• The amount of time • When sound hits a • Sound insulation BOARD
it takes sound to surface, some of it is blocks or absorbs • Acoustical boards
dissipate. absorbed. sound. It is versatile absorb sound,
• It is used for concert • Sound-absorbing and used in many minimizing noise
venues and materials are used in spaces. from adjacent spaces.
symphony halls, Lecture halls and • It is used in most • Offices, restaurants
which are often conference rooms in buildings and homes and other noisy
constructed with high order to reduce to reduce the amount spaces use them to
reverberation times. echoes. of sound transmitted reduce sound levels.
from room to room.
Thank you!

G.LIKITHA
19261AA050
SEMESTER 6
SECTION B

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