Mark Holden

Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Multi-use performing arts centers are among the most complex of all building types and require excellent and flexible acoustics in order to suit the facility's varied programming needs. This technical and practical book by renowned acoustician Mark Holden delivers a full discussion of the challenges and solutions that arise in the concept,

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 712g
• ISBN-13: 9780367866105
• ISBN-10: 0367866102
• Artikelnr.: 58439670

Autorenporträt

Mark Holden earned a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering at Duke University in 1978. During his time there, he participated in an acoustic study of Duke¿s student union as part of a physics course. This experience came full circle when he worked on the renovation of Duke¿s Baldwin Hall (explored as a case study within this text). He has lectured at Harvard¿s School of Design, Duke¿s Pratt School of Engineering, is a member of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants, the United States Institute of Theater Technology (USITT), and an elected fellow of the Acoustical Society of America.

Inhaltsangabe

BUILDING BLOCKS. Making the Case for a Multi-Use Hall. The Building Block
of Reverberation. Requirements for Excellent Acoustics. Creating the
Acoustic Program. CREATING THE BUILDING. Translating Program into Bricks
and Mortar. Myths and New Halls: Schematic Design through Construction
Documents. Myths and Renovations: Transforming Existing Buildings into
Multi-Use Halls. Running the Acoustic Model. ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS.
Orchestra Pit. Acoustic Design of the Stage. Orchestra Seating, Balconies,
Boxes, and Parterres. Wall Shaping. Ceiling Designs. Seats and Finishes.
MEASURING RESULTS. Making It Multi-Use. Electronic Architecture Systems.
Tuning the Hall. CASE STUDIES. Glossary. Appendices.