Continued Summer Sound Lab Academic Research: Developing thin shell precast systems for acoustical environments

Abstract

This paper presentation continues progress of an active multiphase acoustical research project emphasizing implementation of adaptive interactive acoustical responses in multiuse spaces to transform unhealthy learning environments. Building upon the December 2017 paper presentation, slotted and pocketed thin shell precast systems are being explored as a viable option to decrease excessive reverberation and flutter echo while increasing clarity and speech intelligibility within a multiuse space on campus. The project, launched Spring 2017, is spanning multiple phases and disciplines as faculty and students are analyzing and validating findings in both computer and physical form. Collected data will lead researchers to design applications for adaptive and resilient learning environments with minimized acoustical distractions and improved speech intelligibility. The work presented here defines prototypical concepts to inform final full-scale built form, providing scholarly merit applicable to similar spaces and/or functions. This paper presentation continues progress of an active multiphase acoustical research project emphasizing implementation of adaptive interactive acoustical responses in multiuse spaces to transform unhealthy learning environments. Building upon the December 2017 paper presentation, slotted and pocketed thin shell precast systems are being explored as a viable option to decrease excessive reverberation and flutter echo while increasing clarity and speech intelligibility within a multiuse space on campus. The project, launched Spring 2017, is spanning multiple phases and disciplines as faculty and students are analyzing and validating findings in both computer and physical form. Collected data will lead researchers to design applications for adaptive and resilient learning environments with minimized acoustical distractions and improved speech intelligibility. The work presented here defines prototypical concepts to inform final full-scale built form, providing scholarly merit applicable to similar spaces ...