Exploring Architectural Acoustics Course Overview

Sep 28, 2024

Course Introduction: Architectural Acoustics

Instructors

  • Professor Savannah Gupta
  • Professor Shankara Theme Bhattacharya
  • Department of Architecture and Regional Planning, IIT Kharagpur

Course Overview

  • 8-module course
  • Total of 40 lectures
  • Focus on architectural acoustics and sound design in spaces

Importance of Sound in Architecture

  • Architects must create spaces that cater to sound needs
    • Example: Noise pollution from outside can affect comfort in hospitals, classrooms, etc.
  • Key factors architects must consider:
    • Climate
    • Material
    • Topography
    • Ventilation
    • Air-conditioning
    • Lighting
    • Sound

Course Content

  1. Basics of Sound Physics
  2. Room Acoustics
  3. Reverberation
  4. Sound Absorption Materials
  5. Acoustical Characteristics of Special Spaces
  6. Design Principles for Auditoriums
  7. Electro-Acoustics (Reinforcing Sound)
  8. Noise Vibration and Environmental Acoustics
  9. Design of Classrooms, Conference Halls, Lecture Rooms, and Auditoriums

Objectives of the Course

  • Develop understanding of useful sounds and unnecessary noises
  • Equip architects and future professionals with knowledge to design acoustically effective spaces
  • Provide practical knowledge on commercially available materials and their selection

Conclusion

  • Encouragement for students and professionals to engage with the course
  • Hope for beneficial insights into architectural acoustics
  • Emphasis on the enjoyment of the learning experience

Additional Notes

  • Recorded in the Casilla building at IIT Kharagpur
  • Environment designed for effective sound transmission
  • Importance of designing spaces with sound quality in mind.