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The Importance of Auditorium Acoustics
The auditorium is a central and important space in any high school lucky enough to have one. It is used for all types of formal assembly:…
School Planning & Management
May 1, 2014
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Sonic Boom: How Digital Technology is Transforming Our Relationship with Sound
“Sonic Boom: How Digital Technology is Transforming Our Relationship with Sound” covers everything from the basics of sound waves to its possible impact on IQ scores to…
The Atlantic
May 1, 2014
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Inside Look: Performance spaces
A restored rococo fan that was previously used to push organ music toward the audience now functions as an acoustical reflector above the forestage. Architect: Elkus…
University Business
February 15, 2014
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Designing Patient Rooms for Medicare Reimbursement (and Patient Satisfaction)
Quieter operations could include scheduling floor cleaning during the day, using good skin prep and frequent electrode changes to reduce nuisance alarms, using quieter wheels for…
Medical Construction & Design
August 15, 2013
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Investigation into Background Noise Conditions During Music Performance
Designers and professional organizations have adopted disparate background noise criteria for such spaces as high as NC-25 and as low as the threshold of hearing, and…
2013 International Symposium on Room Acoustics, Toronto, Canada
June 9, 2013
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In Education Facilities, Acoustical Considerations Can Impact Learning
Excessive background noise within classrooms can distract students and make it difficult to hear instructors. Replacing existing systems and designing future buildings with acoustics in mind…
Todays Facility Manager
June 1, 2012
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