{"product_id":"acoustics-of-multi-use-performing-arts-mark-holden-9780415517195","title":"Acoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplores the Science and Practice Of Acoustics for Arts Centers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying the experiences of a world-renowned acoustician celebrated for the successful design of multi-use performing arts centers, \u003cstrong\u003eAcoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers\u003c\/strong\u003e examines the complexities of this venue and discusses the challenges and solutions that arise in the concept, design, construction and commissioning phases. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book addresses the various programming needs of a multi-use performing arts center (needs that can range from symphony, opera and ballet to highly-amplified concerts and Broadway productions) and provides instruction from the planning of the initial concept to the final tuning stages. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile assuming a basic understanding of the principals of sound, construction and performance, the author includes architectural drawings drawn to scale and presents case studies with in-depth discussion of undocumented halls. He also provides a full chapter on tuning multi-use halls and offers an inside look at design options for adjustable acoustics that include stage, pit and hall design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, the book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the fundamentals of acoustics as it relates to initial stages of multi-use hall design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the concepts of acoustics in terms of new and renovated spaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines the basic components of the building structure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines floors, walls, ceilings, shells, and finishes and how they can be designed to achieve acoustic excellence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses how to use and tune adjustable acoustic systems in a multi-use hall in order to achieve acoustic excellence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned as a step-by-step guide to achieving outstanding acoustics in multi-use performance spaces, \u003cb\u003eAcoustics of Multi-Use Performing Arts Centers\u003c\/b\u003e serves students, architects, engineers, designers and acousticians.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Holden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415517192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415517195\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 380\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.10h x 6.90w x 1.00d","brand":"Mark Holden","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44056078057727,"sku":"9780415517195","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_5bc5407a-95be-4093-bd34-0fe62a24ca7a.jpg?v=1685039386","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/acoustics-of-multi-use-performing-arts-mark-holden-9780415517195","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}