The goal of this widely used book is to present in a highly illustrated
format the principles of design for good hearing and freedom from noise
in and around buildings. The more than 540 illustrations are not merely
supplements to the text as with nearly all traditional books. In this
book, the illustrations are the core of the coverage of basic principles
of sound and hearing, sound absorption and noise reduction, sound
isolation and criteria for noise, control of HVAC systems noise and
vibrations, auditorium acoustics design, and electronic sound systems.
The book is written for architects, interior designers, engineers, and
all others concerned with the design and construction of buildings who
need to know the basics of architectural acoustics, but who do not have
the time to digest wordy presentations. Designers who understand the
basic principles of acoustics will possess an important new tool for
shaping the built environment. Hopefully, not only better acoustical
environments, but also better buildings should result. Adopting
professors will also receive an instructor's guide. An unabridged J.
Ross Publishing republication of the edition published by McGraw-Hill,
New York, 1988, 448pp.