For Karina and Nadine (ID108 Principles II):
1) You need to read your Theatre of the Bauhaus handout and quantify the seating specs using the "Silver Bible" and online resources.
2) For your blog you need to research acoustical treatments for acoustical spaces, which will lead up to acoustical choices you will make for your interpretation of the Bauhaus Theatre. Here are some places to start to look, find more:
ftp://ftp.acousticdimensions.com/Tools/Worship_Tools/Articles/arch_lighting.pdf
http://stage-directions.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=332&I
http://www.acousticalsurfaces.com/acoustic_IOI/101home.htm
For Julie, Kristin, Jamie and Christina (ID1605 Principles I):
Read chapter 6 Lighting Systems and Controls and 12 Lighting Design Process: Contract Documents Through Post Occupancy Evaluation, and be prepared to discuss in class.
You will also work together in class on Island Getaway examples of the Chapter 12 information.
For the blog commentary: lighting control systems: residential and commercial
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After reading chapter 6, I realized the significance of lighting controls. According to the definition, they are mechanisms designed to regulate lighting systems; however, I would consider them to be much more useful and multifaceted than the definition depicts. Without these we wouldn’t even be able to turn on the light, because the switch is one of the main pieces of equipment.
What I wanted to focus on, though, was the timer option that, not only allows for precision, but also conserves energy and money. This is based on the idea that one’s lights do not have to be on constantly and can be set to either come on daily, or only on days when they will be needed, which would include shutting off at the designated time, as well.
I am interested in this set-up mainly because I thought it would be a great addition to the getaway house if it ever truly came into fruition. A timer would be ideal for the outdoor lighting plan where, even if the homeowners were away, the lights could come on at a specific time and allow for way-finding as well as for aesthetic purposes. The timer could certainly be state-of-the-art since this is a fantasy home, allowing for convenience, ease of operation, energy conservation (no one would forget to turn them off), and money saving tactics.
There is also an entire website dedicated to just lighting controls!!! Wow!
http://www.aboutlightingcontrols.org/
That's a good idea Jamie! I would like to incorporate motion sensor lighting controls to the interior and possibly set them on a timer. This would only work of course in the low traffic rooms and should also have a manual setting for places such as the living room and bedrooms.
Well after reading up on different websites I found that it will be important for me to make sure I pick out a list of different items to please in the theater to make sure that the acoustics turns out correct.
Acoustical treatment purposes vary from Sounds quality and containing sound.
The design needs to be Functional with means that it needs to be free of reverberation and echo.
When planning out the acoustic treatments for a space there are some very important things that need to be looked at before the design process starts. The room must be analyzed for Reverberation, what Acoustical Absorption already exists, If there is an Echo.
Reverberation –
Is sound reflecting off the floor, walls and ceiling and builds up to a percentage of the direct sound, and is different at all frequencies.
Acoustical absorption-
Acoustical absorption of furnishing and curtain fabrics against walls, readily absorb high frequencies, but have limited absorption at low frequencies. The further curtain fabrics are placed away from walls, the better the absorption is to include lower frequencies. The amount of sound energy absorbed depends on type of material, weight and pleating width. Rock wool (fiberglass) has the highest absorption capacity, converting molecular air movement to heat (at molecular level). Fiberglass consists of minute razor sharp fibers that are irritant and need to be contained within fabric.
Echo -
Is heard as distinct repeat from walls and ceiling. Echoes cause difficulty for musicians to play in time, and destroy intelligibility. Only the egos of deity's suit the excessive echo and reverberation of churches, for pipe organs and choirs to sing their praise.
Absorbing sound within a room is essential.But internal absorption has only limited ability to reduce sound that passes through walls.Absorbing sound that has been created inside the room, limits reverberation, therefore reducing overall sound energy. Absorbing the majority of sound before it strikes the first wall, reduces sound reflected to other walls. Again, this can only indirectly help reduce some sound getting through walls.
Stopping sound The only way to stop all sound from entering or escaping a room, is to construct double brick walls, double sealed ceilings, double sealed doors etc. This is approached from the theory of 2 rooms, one within the other with an air gap in between.
And there are different
There are many different types of acoustic treatments to choose from
Sound Plank - Use Sound Planks on sidewalls to create treble absorption and diffusion. Sound remains bright and lively without causing "room ringing" reverberation.
Sound Panel - The Sound Panel is similar to the Sound Plank, but is framed and beveled for more of a finished look.
Matrix Panel-The Matrix Panel is designed to provide backscattered treble diffusion when your listening position is near a wall. Beautifully finished in an oak frame for years of service.
Picture Panel - These 2" acoustic panels are covered with a picture and look just like a work of fine art. Choose from our picture library or send in your digital photos for that personal touch.
PCAD Panel -The PCAD Panel has a curved absorption face that creates an even, soft diffusion while still absorbing excess mid-treble sound. Mounts on wall, or can be floor standing.
Coffered Ceiling- ASC's perfect combination of diffusion and absorption, the Coffered Ceiling is ideal for listening rooms with hard surface floors and large areas of glass windows.
In-Ceiling Bastoni - This 2 foot by 2 foot Panel can be incorporated into a suspended ceiling grid or attached to the wall to add treble diffusion, bass absorption and bass trapping.
these are just a few ... for me i think for a theater the best thing to do is look at the size of the space and the fact that there will be a large need for quality sound.
Viewing all the different websites
i have chosen some of the
Linwood linear slats - Solid wood veneer face with balancing veneer on the back side.
Which i would choose to add Acoustical batting which can be laid above ceiling to enhance sound absorption. I think this product provides a classy look and has also been Echo tested.
Quiet Floor... This is an Impact Reduction Pad for floors. This product is eco friendly and it is a flooring underlay to reduce impact floor noise.Which means i can still pick flooring that will look and work great and have sound control.
Acousti-Curtain... this is a revolutionary new product primarily designed to absorb more sound than standard decorative curtains. This product will also help block out light and help reflect thermal energy.
I would also make sure that there are acoustic Doors and Door Frames used in the building along with with some Soundproofing Backer which can be applied behind drywall and other applications.
Acoustics are what happens to sound from the time it leaves the source until it reaches your ear. Because of different distances from the source, plus the surfaces that reflect the sound, it arrives at different intervals. This effect is most often called echo, or reverberation.Solutions are open cell acoustical foam, or acoustic panels available only on large commercial projects. airports, theaters... Most large common areas have some kind of sound reduction treatment.
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