Architectural Acoustics

Raj Patel is a leading international acoustics, audio-visual, and theatre consultant and designer. He has over 27 years of experience working on a wide range of projects with architects, designers and artists around the world. He is an Arup Fellow, leader of their global Acoustics, Audio-Visual and Theatre Consulting Practice, and Arts and Culture Business in the Americas region.

• AcknowledgementsForeword1. Introduction to Acoustics2. Acoustic Technology3. Case Studies by typology3.1 Commercial – office spaces, warehouses, lofts, industrial spaces, atriums3.2 Education – lecture and meeting spaces, class rooms, class rooms of future3.3 Courthouses – Courtrooms3.4 Healthcare – Acoustics and the role in recovery. Hospital Design3.5 Hotels – Key issues – what makes a successful hotel entertainment and good sleep3.6 Immersive Spaces – Future of Multimedia based design3.7 Labs/Research3.8 Libraries3.9 Movie Theatre/Cinema3.10 Museums and Galleries The challenge of sound and light3.11 Performing Arts/Entertainment Concert Halls - Recital spaces - Theatre - Opera - Dance- Amplified Music - What’s the Difference?How to design well for each – key things to consider3.12 Recording/Broadcast3.13 Restaurants3.14 Retail3.15 Sport – Stadiums, Arenas, Aquatics Centres – the importance of sound for winning3.16 Transport-Air-Road-Rail3.17  Worship3.18 Urban design and soundscapes3.19 Sound for Art3.20 ResidentialConclusion Glossary of basic termsindex of project names and/or design issue