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><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><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><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><p>In addition the book: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Covers the fundamentals of acoustics as it relates to initial stages of multi-use hall design</li> <li>Explores the concepts of acoustics in terms of new and renovated spaces</li> <li>Defines the basic components of the building structure</li> <li>Examines floors walls ceilings shells and finishes and how they can be designed to achieve acoustic excellence</li> <li>Discusses how to use and tune adjustable acoustic systems in a multi-use hall in order to achieve acoustic excellence</li> </ul><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>