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Acoustic architecture

How buildings shape sound. Concert hall design, cathedral acoustics, and the science of reverberation.

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13d ago
On the art and science of making buildings sound natural

A brilliant essay by an architectural acoustician. The best piece I've found on engineering the sounds of spaces.

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Architectural acoustics

From Vitruvius in 20 BC to modern concert hall design. The full history and science.

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Vineyard style concert halls

The acoustic innovation behind the Berlin Philharmonie, where the audience surrounds the orchestra.

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Acoustics
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Reverberation
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Sydney Opera House
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