Since the election of the coalition government in 2010, the school construction programme has experienced a major change of direction, resulting in general uncertainty regarding the future
of acoustic design and legislation for schools, and there is a risk of the importance
of acoustic design in schools being undermined.
Devialet says it's intended to mimic the «thrusting sphere of Olson» (Harry Olson was a pioneer
of acoustics design), which the company calls the «perfect acoustical shape.»
Not exact matches
But even as most
of us have experienced the horrors
of weird
acoustics in all sorts
of places, when it comes time to
design a space for a company, many bosses ignore the issue.
It's
designed to be waterproof to 16.4 ft (5m) and to meet military standards for drops up to 6.6 ft (2m) and is made
of premium quality materials including impact resistant polycarbonate, a soft - touch rubber bumper, silicone seals and air & water tight
acoustic membranes.
Researchers have been pushing the capabilities
of materials by carefully
designing precise structures that exhibit abnormal properties that can control
acoustic or optical waves.
BASF hopes to eventually provide tailored simulations
of the
acoustic benefits
of Basotect ® based on
designs provided by individual customers.
The Carlsbro was specifically
designed by engineers to provide all the authentic
acoustic sounds
of a traditional drum kit, making it a top electronic drum set.
The kick pad tower and bass drum round the set out for a complete
design, capable
of natural, professional
acoustics.
Designed to look sleek and elegant, and much like the older styles
of turntables from our past, this cabinet has built - in stereo speakers (making it possibly the best turntable with speakers) and a wood
acoustic cabinet that provides great quality.
Manoj Thota and Kon - Well Wang at the University
of Michigan in Ann Arbor have
designed a noise barrier that can reduce
acoustic energy by 90 per cent, so traffic noise previously audible at 1.6 kilometres away only travels half a kilometre.
Instead
of using glass and mirrors, the duo
designed an
acoustic lens using 21 rows
of 21 stainless - steel spheres.
But when working at temperatures near absolute zero, a well -
designed acoustic resonator could ring longer than a microwave one does, enabling it to act as a sort
of quantum memory, says Robert Schoelkopf, a physicist at Yale University.
The portable system, created by David Bowen
of Acentech in Cambridge, Massachusetts, consists
of two microphones placed at the entrance
of a cave or tunnel, which are hooked up to a laptop loaded with software
designed to decode
acoustic signals.
«My array uses individual loudspeaker elements that are specially
designed first - order
acoustic radiators, or phase shift sources, thus saving cost and improving the robustness
of the array to variations in the sensitivity
of the elements and in the reproduction environment.
A team
of Spanish engineers, for example,
designed an
acoustic cloak that redirects sound waves.
He joined TSI in 2012 to work in its RDI department and since then he has been fully involved in Underwater Noise Research projects like AQUO and in the vibro -
acoustic design of research vessels to comply with strict Underwater Noise Regulations.
Nguyen has been awarded a 2017 Newman Student Award Medal, for their work on «Stage
Acoustics Design and Scale Model Verification
of a Large Vineyard Hall», as nominated by Prof. Wei - Hwa Chang.
Johan Johannsson's score, covered in
ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE: THE SOUND
DESIGN, is a masterwork in minimalism, using tape loops
of attenuated vocals and layers and layers
of piano notes to build up an organic soundtrack that sucks you in.
Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury's industrial - strength dissonant score uproots us (though it dips into quiet,
acoustic tones for the truly shocking moments) while Mark Digby's production
design and Rob Hardy's cinematography seem to always position us so that there is nowhere to plunge but deep into the most terrifying part
of the landscape.
Bonus Content: Xenolinguistics: Understanding Arrival
Acoustic Signatures: The Sound
Design Eternal Recurrence: The Score Nonlinear Thinking: The Editorial Process Principles
of Time, Memory & Language
Special Features Xenolinguistics: Understanding Arrival
Acoustic Signatures: The Sound
Design Eternal Recurrence: The Score Nonlinear Thinking: The Editorial Process Principles
of Time, Memory & Language
The guide replaced the guidance previously published in the 2003 edition
of Building Bulletin 93:
Acoustic Design of Schools, and aims to instruct and encourage the belief that the design and construction of school buildings provide acoustic conditions that enable effective teaching and l
Acoustic Design of Schools, and aims to instruct and encourage the belief that the design and construction of school buildings provide acoustic conditions that enable effective teaching and lea
Design of Schools, and aims to instruct and encourage the belief that the
design and construction of school buildings provide acoustic conditions that enable effective teaching and lea
design and construction
of school buildings provide
acoustic conditions that enable effective teaching and l
acoustic conditions that enable effective teaching and learning.
Education Business discusses the importance
of acoustic considerations in the
design of classrooms, as well as noise control and sound insulation.
There are a number
of possibilities and options for using BB93 (or a suitable replacement document) to strengthen the School Premises Regulations, although it is generally accepted that mandatory controls are required to maintain minimum
acoustic design standards (the industry having witnessed an improvement in standards as a result
of mandatory controls, including pre-completion
acoustic testing, in recent years).
In November 2015, the Institute
of Acoustics and the Association
of Noise Consultants produced
Acoustics of Schools: a
design guide, providing revised guidance and recommendations on the
acoustic design of new and refurbished schools.
According to the
Acoustics of Schools: a
design guide, the standard sound power output created by speech is 10 microwatts, which amounts to a sound pressure level
of 60 dBA at one metre in front
of the speaker.
The range
of acoustic telephone hoods have been
designed to enable you to answer and make phone calls including mobile phone calls in a safe, quieter and less stressful environment improving speech privacy and minimising misunderstandings, alternatively they can be fitted with information terminals, tablets or other instruments.
So this [could be] with
acoustic treatments, how it's
designed, the number
of classes and students [that] should be in an area, and we also need to look at the age
of the children, because children are going to be able to cope with noise differently when they get older.
Acoustic requirements dictated the volume
of the recital hall and the
design sought to minimise the impact on the listed landscape and maintain views to the cathedral by using the sectional device
of partially burying the performance space and employing a set - back clerestory at roof level.
Their
design was for a new style
of «eco-fridge» using the latest thermo -
acoustic technology, which would be installed in their local supermarket.
One
of the challenges for the
design team was to incorporate a large performance area (needed for the
acoustics) that wouldn't be too imposing from the outside.
A carefully
designed dancing acoustical ceiling in the music classroom enhances the room's
acoustics and punctuates the intrinsic value
of the arts in education.
The
design team integrated a variety
of technology options into the building including interactive smart boards in every classroom, a common distance learning classroom, and student breakout spaces for each age - based learning community, high - performance day lighting, and
acoustics in every classroom.
Designed with components used in its high - end home devices, the setup includes Clear Phase and Live Acoustics digital signal processing (DSP) software designed to clean up low - quality digital audio files and create the sensation of listening in a concert hall or
Designed with components used in its high - end home devices, the setup includes Clear Phase and Live
Acoustics digital signal processing (DSP) software
designed to clean up low - quality digital audio files and create the sensation of listening in a concert hall or
designed to clean up low - quality digital audio files and create the sensation
of listening in a concert hall or studio.
Exterior and interior
design, an LE Eco Trim with a more efficient engine and aerodynamic kit and a quieter interior through the use
of acoustic glass and noise - cancelling materials.
As part
of the interior's
acoustic design the headliner is equipped with built - in sound absorbing materials to reduce interfering sounds, which increases the driver and passenger's ability to communicate.
The much simpler
design certainly works, and Land Rover has gone to great lengths to make the interior more inviting, not just with very high quality leathers and veneers but also with stuff like
acoustic lamination
of the windscreen to reduce noise and an extra 118 mm more legroom in the back (that's 4.6 inches in old money), and even a a new two - seat Executive Class seating package for the ultimate rear - seat Range Rover experience.
Acoustic - type glass is used for the windshield to help reduce noise entering the cabin, and even the panoramic moonroof
design works to help reduce wind noise, even when the moonroof is open.Vibration is minimized through expanded coverage
of the dash silencer, enhancements to body sealing, and the strategic placement
of three hydraulic engine mounts.
Acoustic - laminated
design of the windshield reduces wind noise (XLT and Titanium passenger wagon).
Variant name: TDI QUATTRO, Derivative: MK4 (D5), Variant: 50 TDI quattro 286 PS tiptronic 19» x 9.0 J» 15 - spoke»
design cast aluminium alloy wheel, Operating buttons, black glass, Lower inlays in dark Matt brushed aluminium, Power door closure, Cross Traffic Assist Front, 360 ° cameras, City Assist Pack, HD Matrix LED headlights and dynamic front and rear indicators, Rear Seat Remote, Digital TV reception with CI + PayTV system and digital audio broadcasting,
Acoustic double glazing, Deletion
of engine technology badge at the rear, Panoramic glass sunroof, Electric sunblinds for rear window and rear door windows, Front seat ventilation, Upper inlays in Walnut, Dark brown, Comfort centre armrest, front, Extended Leather Pack, Pre-sense Rear, Audi Side Assist, HD Matrix LED headlights, LED rear combination lamp, Headlight washers, 4 - zone automatic air conditioning, Parking system, front and rear
Equip your ride with the straight - through flow
design of MagnaFlow's exhaust systems for smooth, satisfying
acoustics along with improved torque, horsepower and gas mileage.
The finely sculpted speakers really add to the look
of the cabin and have apparently been specially
designed around the 570GT's
acoustics.
The front cross member is
designed with a high rigidity as well to achieve a greater
acoustic comfort and integrate a third loan line for improving the energy absorption capacity in case
of a collision.
In addition to the sporty
acoustics, the look
of the new sports exhaust system is also striking, as the dual exhaust with chrome BMW M Performance tailpipe trims blends in perfectly with the vehicle's
design.
For 2009, additional insulation, a more high - tech
design of Acura's
acoustic glass windshield, and a new Active Sound Control (ASC) noise abatement system team to further reduce the RL's already quiet cabin.
The system is
designed to blend CD and radio output with the unique
acoustics of the Cayenne models.
6.5» colour display screen, Audi drive select, Bluetooth hands free telephone connection, Colour driver's information system display, Electro - mechanical PAS, Low washer fluid indicator, MMI - Multi Media Interface control system, On board computer, Service interval indicator, Voice control system, Audi music interface, DAB digital radio module, Speed dependent audio volume control,
Acoustic windscreen, Body coloured bumpers, Chrome exhaust tailpipe, Coming home function, Door mirror integrated indicators, Front and rear electric windows, Full paint finish, Heated windscreen washer jets, LED daytime running lights, Light and rain sensor for auto activation
of lights and windscreen wipers, Loading sill protector in stainless steel, Rear wiper, RS
design body styling, Sunband for windscreen, Towbar preparation, Xenon Plus headlights + washers + auto range adjust, 12V power in rear centre console, 3 spoke flat bottomed multifunction steering wheel, Aluminium door sill trims, Aluminium gear shift paddles, Cupholders in centre console, Dual zone climate control, Electric front lumbar adjustment, Front and rear interior lights with delay, Front and rear velour floor mats, Front centre armrest with storage compartment and angle adjustment, Front sports seats, Heated front seats, Height adjustable front headrests, Height / reach adjust steering wheel, Illuminated glovebox, ISOFIX on front passenger and rear outer seats, Perforated leather gearknob, Perforated leather steering wheel, Rear headrests, Reversible boot floor, Split fold rear seat, Tool kit, Top tether anchor plate for isofix child seat, Under floor storage in luggage area, 3x3 point rear seatbelts, ABS+E lectronic Brake force Distribution, Curtain airbags, Driver and passenger airbags, Driver and passenger side airbags, EDL + ASR, Electrically operated child locks on rear doors, Electromechanical parking brake, Electronic stability control, First aid kit, Front passenger airbag deactivation, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Height adjustable front seatbelts, Seatbelt warning light, Tyre pressure monitoring system, Warning triangle, Locking wheel bolts, Remote central locking, Thatcham category 1 alarm + immobiliser, Sports suspension, Tyre mobility system, Audi Rs Q3 2.5 T FSI Quattro 5dr S Tronic
The standard kit list includes every conceivable modern convenience, all
of which are electronically controlled, a thorough array
of safety equipment and a uniquely tuned sound system
designed specifically and exclusively for the dynamics
of a car with two very separate
acoustic personalities.
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Acoustic Parking Sensors, Front Bucket Seats, HD Radio, Multi Media Interface (MMI), Navigation System, Power driver seat, Power Heated Front Seats, Power moonroof, Premium Plus Package, Radio: Multi Media Interface (MMI) Navigation Plus, Real Time Traffic, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Xenon Plus Headlights w / LED DRLs.28 / 19 Highway / City MPG * PROVIDING OUR NEIGHBORS WITH QUALITY TRANSPORTATION * FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED * Visit Midwest Motors online to see more pictures
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Further aspects which add to the emotionally charged appeal
of the new engine include deliberately powerful sports - engine
acoustics with a strikingly emotive sound
design when decelerating.