MODULE 1: ACOUSTICS
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Jean Louis Garner
Architect who built the Paris Opera House and is an expert in acoustics.
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Architectural acoustics
Field of study that was discovered 25 years after the construction of the Paris Opera House, pioneered by Wallace Sabine.
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Wallace Clement Sabine
Known as the father of architectural acoustics, he made significant contributions to the field.
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Boston Symphony Hall
The first auditorium designed using scientifically derived acoustical principles.
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Acoustics
The scientific study of sound and its properties.
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Sound
An auditory sensation in the ear or a disturbance in a medium.
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Resonance
The reinforcement or prolongation of sound through reflection from a surface or synchronous vibration of a neighboring subject.
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0 - 70 dB
Safe decibel range for sound levels.
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130 - 180 dB
Unsafe decibel range for sound levels.
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Tinnitus
A condition characterized by a constant ringing, hissing, or other sound in the ears or head, often caused by excessive noise exposure.
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Infrasonic sound
Sound waves with frequencies below the lower limit of human hearing (below 0 dB).
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Ultrasound
Sound waves with frequencies above the upper limit of human hearing (above 140 dB).
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Hypersound
Sound waves with frequencies above 1 Gigahertz.
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Library, museum, health care facilities
Spaces where a quiet environment is necessary.
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Classrooms, boardrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms
Spaces where understanding of speech is vital.
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Restaurants, lobbies, food courts, malls
Spaces where a buzzing atmosphere should not be overwhelming.
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Airports, educational facilities, government facilities, public spaces
Spaces where public announcements need to be audible.
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Open office, call centers, meeting areas
Spaces where speech privacy is important.
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Recording studios, concert halls, practice rooms, performance spaces
Spaces where music enhancement is crucial, often utilizing soft and diffusive materials.
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Office (doctor, counseling), human resources, police facilities
Spaces where confidentiality is essential.
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Worship centers, theaters, clubhouses, multipurpose rooms
Spaces where both speech and music need
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Design Development stage
stage where architects consider acoustics
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