Acoustics In The Built Environment

Author : Duncan Templeton
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acoustics in the Built Environment written by Duncan Templeton and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1993 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Acoustics in the Built Environment is an invaluable work of reference for the building professional, covering all aspects of acoustics. It is unique in its range of topics: the environment, transport infrastructure, building design, building systems and buildings in use. Each section has been contributed by an expert in the field, and has been written in the light of recent developments such as the Environmental Protection Act and the Health and Safety Executive's Noise at Work Regulations for minimizing hearing damage." "The book presents information relevant to the day-to-day work of project design teams in a concise, readily accessible and usable form. Frequent reference is made to appropriate Standards, Acts of Parliament and other prescriptive documents, which can be cited in performance specifications." "Its broad range of subject matter and its ease of use make Acoustics in the Built Environment an indispensable source of information for anyone concerned with building acoustics, whether they are architects, planners, engineers or environmental health officers."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Duncan Templeton
Publisher : Architectual Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acoustics in the Built Environment written by Duncan Templeton and published by Architectual Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustics in the Built Environment is an invaluable work of reference for the building professional, covering all aspects of acoustics. It is unique in its range of topics: the environment, transport infrastructure, building design, building systems and buildings in use. Each section has been contributed by an expert in the field, and updated in the light of current legislation for this second edition. It has been written in the light of recent developments such as the Environmental Protection Act and the Health and Safety Executive's Noise at Work Regulations for minimising hearing damage. The book presents information relevant to the day-to-day work of project design teams in a concise, readily accessible and usable form. Frequent reference is made to appropriate Standards, Acts of Parliament and other prescriptive documents, which can be cited in performance specifications. Its broad range of subject matter and its ease of use make this book an indispensable source of information for anyone concerned with building acoustics, whether they are architects, planners, engineers or environmental health officers. *Fully updated second edition. *Invaluable work or reference. *Covers a unique range of topics.

Author : Jian Kang
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1482226324
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soundscape and the Built Environment written by Jian Kang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soundscape Basics and Practical Implications Soundscape research represents a paradigm shift, as it involves human and social sciences and physical measurements to account for the diversity of soundscapes across countries and cultures. Moreover, it treats environmental sounds as a resource rather than a waste. Soundscape and the Built Environment is the first book to systematically discuss soundscape in the built environment. It begins with a presentation of theory and basic background, answering questions such as: what is soundscape, how is it important, and how does it affect people in terms of their health and perception on the acoustic environment. The book then sets out tools for implementing a soundscape approach, with measurement techniques, mapping, and good soundscape practices. It also delivers a series of examples of the application of the soundscape approach in planning, design, and assessment. Discusses soundscape and environmental noise Explores cultural variations and the way they influence soundscape Introduces binaural measurement technology and psychoacoustics Examines the physical, psychological, and physiological restorative mechanism of high-quality acoustic environments Presents soundscape mapping based on human perception of sound sources Includes real-world examples and case studies highlighting the key issues in soundscape intervention Soundscape and the Built Environment is written by a group of leading international figures and derives from a four-year EU COST project on Soundscapes of European Cities and Landscapes. It presents a consensus on the current state of the art and is not merely a collection of different views. It is written for acoustic consultants, urban planners, designers and policy makers, as well as for graduate students and researchers.

Author : Duncan Templeton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acoustics in the built environment. Advice for the design team written by Duncan Templeton and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Arianna Astolfi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889762734
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acoustics in the Built Environment: a Challenge for Improving the Quality of Life written by Arianna Astolfi and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Z. Maekawa
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203931351
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental and Architectural Acoustics written by Z. Maekawa and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment, this book draws on the same basic principles to cover both the outdoors and indoor space. It starts with the fundamentals of sound waves and hearing and goes on to the measurement of noise and vibration, room acoustics, sound absorption, airb

Author : Charles M. Salter Associates
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acoustics written by Charles M. Salter Associates and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This practical reference for design professionals and those in related fields, applies the latest research on sound behavior, high-performance materials, and audiovisual systems to a wide variety of building types and uses. Case studies draw on the firm's 22 years of experience as acoustical engineers, with drawings and diagrams helping to explain what can't be seen, only heard. Acoustics ""... takes what could be a dry, academic manual and infuses it with the energy of real life solutions."""

Author : William J. Cavanaugh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471306825
Total Pages : 564 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Architectural Acoustics written by William J. Cavanaugh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of principles, materials, and technologies Architectural Acoustics provides the vital information that architects, engineers, and all concerned with the built environment need to control and direct wanted or unwanted sounds within and around buildings. A team of internationally recognized experts presents the very latest information on acoustical materials, technologies, design criteria, and methods for a wide variety of applications, including airports and other transportation facilities; theaters, churches, and concert halls; classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries; music practice rooms and recording studios; sports venues; and all types of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. This comprehensive reference is one of the few books of its kind to include richly detailed case studies that demonstrate real-world applications of acoustic principles, materials, and methods. Nearly two hundred photos and illustrations further elucidate specific principles, applications, and techniques. Topics covered include: * Basic principles of architectural acoustics * Acoustical materials and methods * Building noise control applications

Author : Joseph L. Clarke
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
ISBN 13 : 0822988038
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Echo's Chambers written by Joseph L. Clarke and published by University of Pittsburgh Press. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A room’s acoustic character seems at once the most technical and the most mystical of concerns. Since the early Enlightenment, European architects have systematically endeavored to represent and control the propagation of sound in large interior spaces. Their work has been informed by the science of sound but has also been entangled with debates on style, visualization techniques, performance practices, and the expansion of the listening public. Echo’s Chambers explores how architectural experimentation from the seventeenth through the mid-twentieth centuries laid the groundwork for concepts of acoustic space that are widely embraced in contemporary culture. It focuses on the role of echo and reverberation in the architecture of Pierre Patte, Claude-Nicolas Ledoux, Carl Ferdinand Langhans, and Le Corbusier, as well as the influential acoustic ideas of Athanasius Kircher, Richard Wagner, and Marshall McLuhan. Drawing on interdisciplinary theories of media and auditory culture, Joseph L. Clarke reveals how architecture has impacted the ways we continue to listen to, talk about, and creatively manipulate sound in the physical environment.

Author : Marc Asselineau
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466582472
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Building Acoustics written by Marc Asselineau and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avoid Costly Mistakes for Specialists and Non-Specialists AlikeBad acoustics in buildings is a nuisance that is not dealt with easily. The problem applies just as much to open-plan offices and restaurants and to production facilities and transportation stations as it does to performance halls, not to mention homes. It does not merely affect oral co