Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers

Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers

<P><STRONG><EM>Explores the Science and Practice Of Acoustics for Arts Centers</EM></STRONG><STRONG><EM> </EM></STRONG></P><br /><P></P><br /><P>Employing the experiences of a world-renowned acoustician celebrated for the successful design of multi-use performing arts centers, <STRONG>Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers</STRONG> examines the complexities of this venue and discusses the challenges and solutions that arise in the concept, design, construction and commissioning phases. </P><br /><P>This book addresses the various programming needs of a multi-use performing arts center (needs that can range from symphony, opera and ballet to highly-amplified concerts and Broadway productions) and provides instruction from the planning of the initial concept to the final tuning stages. </P><br /><P></P><br /><P>While assuming a basic understanding of the principals of sound, construction and performance, the author includes architectural drawings drawn to scale and presents case studies with in-depth discussion of undocumented halls. He also provides a full chapter on tuning multi-use halls and offers an inside look at design options for adjustable acoustics that include stage, pit and hall design.</P><br /><P></P><br /><P>In addition, the book: </P><br /><P></P><br /><UL><br /><P><br /><LI>Covers the fundamentals of acoustics as it relates to initial stages of multi-use hall design</LI><br /><LI>Explores the concepts of acoustics in terms of new and renovated spaces</LI><br /><LI>Defines the basic components of the building structure</LI><br /><LI>Examines floors, walls, ceilings, shells, and finishes and how they can be designed to achieve acoustic excellence</LI><br /><LI>Discusses how to use and tune adjustable acoustic systems in a multi-use hall in order to achieve acoustic excellence</LI><br /><P></P></UL><br /><P></P><br /><P>Designed as a step-by-step guide to achieving outstanding acoustics in multi-use performance spaces, <B>Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers</B> serves students, architects, engineers, designers and acousticians.</P>