Worship Space Acoustics

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· J. Ross Publishing
Ebook
328
Pages
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About this ebook

Worship Space Acoustics is a unique guide to the design, construction, and use of religious facilities for optimum acoustics. The book is divided into two parts: Part 1 discusses methods and techniques of room optimization – how the acoustics of large and small spaces are designed, implemented, and adjusted, and how acoustical privacy is attained; noise and its control as well as sound reinforcement and numerical and physical modeling techniques. Part 2 provides the architect, student, and lay-person a review of the characteristics of the religious services pertinent to various beliefs and how these are provided for in the acoustic design of spaces in synagogues, churches, and mosques.

Key Features 

• Covers the design, construction, and use of religious facilities for optimum acoustics 

• Presents the historical background to existing practice, problems, and solutions, to deepen understanding for those involved in design, construction and use 

• Illustrates both the similarities and differences between facilities for different religious groups 

• Offers a unique reference for those who teach and study, both in architecture and in religious education

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