Print this page An Introduction to Architectural Design: Theatre and Concert Hall Acoustics and Communications
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. ACOUSTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
2. ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about the Preferred Noise Criteria (PNC) curves and how they are applied;
- Learn the importance of room reverberation time for different types of performance;
- Learn a simplified method of calculating a room’s reverberation time;
- Find out about electro-acoustic enhancement of room reverberation characteristics;
- Learn techniques of sound reinforcement; and
- Learn about theatrical sound effects systems.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for professional engineers, architects and construction managers wanting an introduction to the design of theatres and concert halls with optimal acoustic characteristic and communication systems.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give professional engineers and others an introduction to techniques and methods used to design concert halls and theatres to have good acoustics and communications features.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to acoustics and communication systems for theaters and concert halls.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Architectural Design: Theatre and Concert Hall Acoustics and Communications
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Course Summary
This course will give you an introduction to methods for designing acoustic enhancement features and flexible and effective communication systems.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
