Hannah Berryhill and Sam Gochman

Fundamentals of Sound

Hannah Berryhill and Sam Gochman
Fundamentals of Sound

Sonic environments created by the built environment have profound impacts on how buildings feel and function but are often neglected during the design phase. Here, we explore the fundamentals of sound in relation to architecture.

This is our first post for the 2018/2019 EDR Research Fellowship, which is one part in a series of discussions around audio and visual perception in architecture. Check out our podcast episode about the Fundamentals of Sound in the audio clip below, accompanied by a visual recap of the highlights.

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  2. “Understanding STC and STC Ratings.” Soundproofing Company - Soundproofing for Walls, Ceilings, Floors and Soundproof Rooms, www.soundproofingcompany.com/soundproofing101/understanding-stc/.
  3. Smith, Z and McCormick, Liz. “Buildings Climate Comfort.” Tulane School of Architecture, New Orleans, Louisiana. 
  4. “Project Design :: Multi-Family Housing.” Acoustics.com, www.acoustics.com/multi_family.asp.
  5. “Acoustical Assemblies.”  United States Gypsum Corporation, www.usg.com/content/dam/USG_Marketing_Communications/united_states/product_promotional_materials/finished_assets/acoustical-assemblies-en-SA200.pdf.
  6. Woolworth, David. Personal interview. 14 August 2018.