Total Acoustical Design

摘要

Good acoustical design encompasses controlling all aspects of sound entering, leaving, or being generated within a space. Desirable sounds, such as speech, music, or other communication, are best received if the spaces where they originate are designed to help them resonate clearly. Unwanted sound from outside of a building can be distracting or even harmful to people inside. Sound flowing between rooms or spaces in a building in all directions (i.e. through walls, floors, ceilings, etc.) can create similar negative indoor experiences. All of these aspects of sound in a building are important to a successful design much the same way designing a building to use desirable light while controlling undesirable glare is important. By taking a holistic approach to acoustical design as an integral part of architectural and interior design, a comprehensive, successful result can be achieved.