02 Acoustics
The qualities of a space that reflect or absorb sound waves.
Further Reading
Baux, The Book of Acoustics Making People Happy at Work, (Vulkan, 2021). www.baux.com/book-of-acoustics/.
The goal of acoustic design is to serve the space’s intended function and the users’, collective needs. Understanding how sound works is key to creating an environment that is supportive of how the space functions. When a sound wave is produced, it travels and bounces off the reflective surfaces it comes in contact with. The amount of time it takes (in seconds) for that sound energy to dissipate is called “reverberation time” (RT).
The reverberation of a sound wave is affected by all surfaces and contents ...
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