Abstract

Acoustical measurements and design considerations are discussed for two churches with circular floor plans. One was carefully planned with the acoustics in mind and has proved successful. The other was built with a parabolic concrete dome; a thin sprayed absorbent lining inside the dome was counted on to eliminate sound focusing effects. Echograms taken at several positions inside the church illustrate the resulting severe echo problems.

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