The aim of this course can be described as following; I- Teaching theoretical knowledge on basic principles of architectural acoustics, II- Teaching basic principles of acoustic design of halls with different usage purposes, III- Determining the required criteria for providing acoustic comfort conditions in halls, IV- Teaching the importance of choosing the right form and material in the acoustic design of halls.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Bilge Şan Özbilen
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Atakoy Campus 4C 16-18 Friday 09:00-11:50
Office Hour(s)
Assist. Prof. Bilge Şan Özbilen, Atakoy Campus, 1A16 Friday 12:00-13:00
Teaching Methods and Techniques
- Lecture, visual presentation, discussion, research
Principle Sources
- Long, M., Architectural Acoustics, Elsevier Academic Press, Amsterdam, 2006.
- Mehta,M., Architectural Acoustics; Principles and Design, Prentice Hall Inc., Colombus,Ohio, 1999
Other Sources
- Egan,D Concepts in Architectural Acoustics, New York: McGraw Hill Book Company, 1995.
- Tichelmann, H. Interiors Construction Manual; Integrated Planning Finishes and Fitting-Out Technical Services, Birchauser:Munich, 2010.
- Everest, A. F., The Master Handbook of Acoustics, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1994.
- Rossing, Thomas D. (Ed.) , Springer Handbook of Acoustics, Springer, 2007
- Beranek, L., Concert Halls and Opera Houses: Music, Acoustics, and Architecture, Springer, 2003
- Demirkale, S. Çevre ve Yapı Akustiği,Birsen Yayınevi:İstanbul,2007.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Introduction to architectural acoustics
Lecture and Visual Presentation
2. Week
Propagation of sound in spaces
Lecture and Visual Presentation
3. Week
Examination of objective and subjective parameters affecting music halls
Lecture, Visual Presentation and Discussion
4. Week
Examination of objective and subjective parameters affecting speech halls
Lecture, Visual Presentation and Discussion
5. Week
Ensuring acoustic comfort conditions in the halls: noise control
Lecture, Visual Presentation and Discussion
6. Week
Introduction of simulation programs used in room acoustics
Lecture, Visual Presentation and Discussion
7. Week
A detailed examination of the acoustic properties of materials depending on their structural and application properties.
Lecture, Visual Presentation and Discussion
8. Week
Acoustic examination of auditorium, opera, concert, conference and theater halls in our country and other countries
(Midterm exam)
Student presentations
9. Week
Acoustic examination of auditorium, opera, concert, conference and theater halls in our country and other countries
(Midterm exam)
Student presentations
10. Week
Acoustic analysis on an existing or designed project with computer programs: 1- Arranging the hall form
Lecture + Practice
11. Week
Acoustic analysis on an existing or designed project with computer programs: 2- Making material decisions
Lecture + Practice
12. Week
Acoustic analysis on an existing or designed project with computer programs: 3- Control of reverberation time
Lecture + Practice
13. Week
Acoustic analysis on an existing or designed project with computer programs: 4- 3D Visualizations
Lecture + Practice
14. Week
Overall assessment: Presentation of projects
Student presentations
15. Week
Final Week
Final Submissions
16. Week
Final Week
Final Submissions
17. Week
Final Week
Final Submissions
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Attendance
14
10
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Develops and deepens professional practice, research methods and technique with a base on the Bachelor’s degree in the field of architecture, planning and design at an advanced level.
PO-2
Conducts a scientific research in a critical way, improves skill in academic dialog for the critical and categorical results
PO-3
Makes contribution to professional knowledge and practise in the related field , takes mutual and individual responsibilities , conceives interdisciplinary interaction.
PO-4
Has an advanced level of art and culture aesthetical knowledge in the related field
PO-5
Improves skills in using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
PO-6
Has competence in using communication technology and informatics by software knowledge in the relevant field.
PO-7
Conducts an academic research in a systematical and critical way, prepares and presents academic research in national and international media.
PO-8
Has theoretical and practical knowledge at an advanced level in the reletad field.
PO-9
Has artistic and aesthetical knowledge and improves skill in application which leads to productivity.
PO-10
Organizes and manages phases of artistic and scientific studies while having a competence in project management.
PO-11
Defines goals in the artistic and cultural media
PO-12
Defines national and international literature in the related field.
PO-13
Expresses aim, value and meaning of his studies for the target population in an effective way.
PO-14
Has multi dimensional point of view for the principles and standards of economical, environmental and sustainable environmet in the related field.
PO-15
Takes an active role in the process of raising the awareness of public by preserving and introducing cultural merits
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
I. Have basic information about the acoustic design of halls for music and speech purpose
LO-2
II. Learn the required criteria to meet the acoustic comfort conditions of halls and the importance of design in providing these criteria.
LO-3
III. Have knowledge and skills about designing the halls in the appropriate form.
LO-4
IV. Learn the basic properties of the materials that can be used in the acoustic design of halls, the appropriate places of use in the halls and the way of application.
LO-5
V. Gain the ability to design integrated with other systems as one of the physical environmental control subsystems.
