Architectures of Sound: Acoustic Concepts and Parameters for Architectural Design

Michael Fowler

Published by Birkhäuser 2018

Architectures of Sound

Acoustic Concepts and Parameters for Architectural Design

Michael Fowler

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783035613292

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Designing with an open ear

Architects are used to designing visually. In order to expand their basic design tools, this book explores the interactions between sound, space, hearing, and architecture. To this end, the author uses contemporary and historic buildings and projects, but also fictional, philosophical, and theoretical approaches – the idea is not only to define sound as a source, but also as an instrument of architectural space. By introducing a metatheory of "critical hearing", designers are able to acoustically test their projects and contribute to their design with auditive input, already at the design stage.

Introduction to and design aid for acoustic design
Suitable for application to individual buildings through to urban design
Based on research at the Audio Communication Department of Berlin Technical University

Author / Editor information

Michael Fowler

Alumnus of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Reviews

"[ein] hilfreiches Konzeptbuch [...]"
Alfred Benesch in: Zoll + 33 (2018), 95

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Language: English
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Audience: Architekten, Stadtplaner, Bauphysiker/Akustiker, Studierende der Fachrichtungen
Pages
- Main content: 240
Illustrations
- Illustrations: 45
- Coloured Illustrations: 35

eBook

Published: October 23, 2017
ISBN: 9783035613292

Hardcover

Published: October 23, 2017
ISBN: 9783035613223