ABSTRACT

Explores the Science and Practice Of Acoustics for Arts Centers Employing the experiences of a world-renowned acoustician celebrated for the successful design of multi-use performing arts centers, Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers examines the complexities of this venue and discusses the challenges and solutions that arise in the conce

chapter 1|12 pages

Making the Case for a Multi-Use Hall

chapter 2|6 pages

The Building Block of Reverberation

chapter 3|10 pages

Requirements for Excellent Acoustics

chapter 4|18 pages

Creating the Acoustic Program

chapter 5|12 pages

Translating Program into Bricks and Mortar

chapter 8|8 pages

Running the Acoustic Model

chapter 9|12 pages

Orchestra Pit

chapter 10|20 pages

Acoustic Design of the Stage

chapter 12|12 pages

Wall Shaping

chapter 13|10 pages

Ceiling Designs

chapter 14|16 pages

Seats and Finishes

chapter 15|16 pages

Making It Multi-Use

chapter 16|8 pages

Electronic Architecture Systems

chapter 17|14 pages

Tuning the Hall