Elective at semester(s) 5, 7, ECTS: 3
Generic Competences: Ability to search for, process and analyse information from a variety of sources using the necessary technologies, Ability to adapt to and act in new situations and cope under pressure, Ability to make reasoned decisions, Ability to work autonomously, Ability to work in a team, Ability to work in an international context, Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment, Capacity to generate new ideas (creativity), Ability to design and manage projects, Ability to interact constructively with others regardless of background and culture and respecting diversity, Commitment to conservation of the environment, Ability to demonstrate social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues, Ability to be critical and self-critical , Ability to promote free, creative and inductive thinking.
, Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
Upon completing the course “Acoustic Design,” students will be able to understand and apply the fundamental principles of acoustic design in building applications, in accordance with current European regulations. They will be able to approach room acoustics, building acoustics, and environmental acoustics, taking into account the relationship between sound, space, and materials.
Students will initially focus on room acoustics, analyzing the propagation and behavior of sound in enclosed spaces. They will then study sound insulation for both airborne and impact noise (DnT,w and LnT,w) and select construction materials based on their acoustic properties (Rw, AlphaSabine). Finally, they will apply this knowledge to building projects by designing acoustic corrections and integrating acoustic materials into architectural works.
Additionally, students will develop a qualitative approach to the acoustic experience, gaining the ability to analyze everyday sound phenomena and relate them to prototypes and building arrangements. At the end of the course, students will present a scientific report summarizing the outcomes of their design and acoustic analysis.
This course focuses on the propagation of sound in enclosed spaces and explores the acoustic consequences that arise from the architect’s design choices during the composition and construction of a building. The course is divided into two parts:
Room Acoustics: This part examines the fundamental concepts of room acoustics, such as reverberation time, the sound absorption coefficient αw (Alpha Sabine) of materials, and the equivalent sound absorption area. The principles of geometric acoustics, which can be easily applied by architects, will be presented, along with examples of common applications, including theaters, concert halls, and large enclosed public spaces such as swimming pools, gyms, and restaurants.
Building Acoustics: This part addresses sound insulation between different spaces within a building. Concepts such as the weighted sound reduction index Rw, airborne and impact sound insulation, and the corresponding construction details will be covered.
In addition to these technical aspects, qualitative concepts will also be introduced, such as the theory of the three comforts and sound effects, which serve as tools for designing the acoustic atmosphere of an architectural space. Students will have the opportunity to apply all these concepts through two team-based projects.
The assessment is based on two acoustic studies linked to architectural projects. The topics change each year and may include acoustic studies of current projects as well as previous work by the students.
Βιβλίο [9623]: Ακουστική και Κτιριακές Εφαρμογές, Ευθυμιάτος Διονύσιος Λεπτομέρειες
Βιβλίο [77110362]: Ακουστικός σχεδιασμός χώρων, 3η έκδοση, Τσινίκας Νίκος Λεπτομέρειες
Ακουστική – αρχές & Εφαρμογές – Σπυρίδων Ι. Λουτριδής - Εκδ. Τζιολα, 653p.
BERANEK L : Music, acoustic and architecture . New York. J. WILEY,1962, 580p.
Sonic Experience: A Guide To Everyday Sounds (Paperback) by Jean-Francois Augoyard (Editor), Henry Torgue (Editor), McGill-Queen's University Press. Montreal. 2006.
Room acoustics, Acoustic insulation, Materials, Sound atmosphere, Architectural application