Architectural Acoustics

The book “Architectural Acoustics” present a comprehensive technical overview of the field at a level suitable for working practitioners as well as advanced undergraduate or introductory graduate architectures or engineering courses. The book is divided into 9 chapters. Features of the Book: </br> It is the only book in SI units covering theory and practice </br> Contains latest references from various Govt. Rules and Regulations NBC 2016 ECBC 2017 GRIHA 2019 CPCB directions on Noise Pollution. </br> Only book written by a practical engineer from CPWD who had been a consultant to many projects in both private and Government Sectors. </br> Includes advanced sound control techniques such as sound re-enforcement systems sound masking structural sound control outdoor noise control etc. </br> Covers detailed sound treatment in Various types Occupancies Home Theatre Residential buildings (all rooms) Educational buildings Open plan schools Business buildings Conventional Offices Large General Offices Banking Halls Public Offices and Waiting Spaces Assembly buildings – Canteens Cafeteria Restaurant Temples Churches and mosques Meeting Rooms Conference Rooms Healthcare systems and utilities Hospital Buildings Gymnasiums Multi-purpose Rooms Auditoria of different Capacities Meditation halls Clubhouses Hospitality centres Hotels and Hostels Arena and thrust type theatres Cinema and multiplexes halls Concert Halls Sound recording studios Industrial noise plant rooms surface (Rail and Road) air terminals etc.