Adapting, enhancing, and fictionalizing room acoustics

Abstract

The need for adjustable acoustics extends far beyond the Performing Arts Center or world class concert hall. The small scale of the existing market for adjustable acoustics impedes the development of products economical enough to expand the market. Expand the market by: Raising awareness of the options available for adjusting the acoustics in their room will expand the market. User and designer feedback regarding desirable features also will contribute. Broadening the concept of variable acoustics to include noise control creates opportunities in the industrial sector. Focusing on cost saving efficiencies in design and production of products making the cost of adjustable acoustic solutions accessible to more clients; developing products suitable for retrofit as well as new construction Product Development: identify critical and desirable features in collaboration with users and designers. Develop product performance data to enable acousticians to incorporate variable acoustics into their designs and predict performance for clients. Incorporate other design team members’ input to anticipate conflicts such as space use, look, cost, and other systems. Available Products Available product types will be quickly reviewed. In-situ test data from existing projects will be presented. More innovation to reach a broader market will be encouraged