Acoustics
Acoustics play a crucial role in creating the auditory experience of a space. Studying acoustics involves understanding how sound waves behave in different environments and how these properties can be manipulated to enhance or diminish certain sounds.
The Importance of Acoustics in spaces
In an environment such as a room or building, acoustics can significantly impact the overall experience of its occupants.
Proper acoustic design can improve speech intelligibility, reduce noise levels, and create a more pleasant and comfortable environment for people to work, live, or relax in.
When Sound Becomes Noise
The main difference between sound and noise is how the vibration is perceived by the individual.
Whether the source is a piece of music, a conversation between coworkers or an active construction site outside the window—what one person considers tolerable may be disruptive or annoying to the next.
Every space has a unique set of acoustic properties, and various tools and methods can be used to assess and measure them. However, before you can introduce the right acoustic treatments, it’s essential to understand your design goals and identify any issues that might need to be addressed.
Read more in the handbook, The Book of Acoustics.
The Book of Acoustics
6 rules for excellent acoustic design
1. Start early
Architectural and design choices made in the early conceptual stages of the design process impact the amount of acoustic corrections that need to be made later.
2. Design for function
Different spaces have different acoustic goals. Always find out the present and future possible functions of the space, and design accordingly.
3. Collect feedback
Make sure to collect feedback prior to and after the project has been finalised, to simply goal setting and assessment of results. Make acoustic measurements and survey the people inhabiting the space.
4. Understand the path sound travels
Surface geometry and obstacles affect how sound behaves in a space. Taking time to assess the unique acoustic landscape will help you make wiser acoustic design decisions.
5. Know your treatment options
The more familiar you are with the solutions in your toolkit, the better equipped you will be to shape the acoustic environment according to your wishes.
6. Let BAUX help you calculate and plan your acoustic project
You won’t always know the answers. Let BAUX help you.
Work with sound
Let BAUX help you plan your acoustic space with the digital acoustic tool from VRASQA.
- Create your space
- Select BAUX products
- Hear the difference
- See the benefits on the suggested solution
