Building Acoustics

This book is devoted to practical building and room acoustics, illustrated by numerous examples. It introduces the basics for the different specialists in a design team, and for the client, and guides them in drawing up sensible acoustic specifications. The book is written for non-specialists and gives an outline of potential problems, shows what to consider before the construction project begins, and empowers its readers to express their needs to a specialist consultant and to avoid the worst pitfalls.