BACHELORS OF SCIENCE (HONS) IN ARCHITECTURE
Chevally Lo Zhao Shyen
BUILDING SCIENCE II
For this module, we are provided an understanding of building acoustics in relation to building design and construction. We are introduced to the field through acoustic history, practical measurements, sound insulation, reverberation, and noise, internal and external to the building.
PROJECT 1: Acoustic Design Case Study
An auditorium is a special room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at venues such as theatres and music halls. For movie theatres, the number of auditoriums is expressed as the number of screens. A successful design of auditoriums muchly depend on its acoustic design which include the auditorium layout plus absorption materials used. It is essential to preserve and enhance the desired sound and to eliminate noise and undesired sound.​ For this assignment, we are required to work in groups of 8 to produce a case study report on the acoustic design of auditoriums. The chosen auditorium for our group was the Plenary Hall of Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
PROJECT 2: Lighting Design
This project is an integration project with our Studio V Final Design Project. It aims to integrate our understanding of the principles of lighting design in the context of our final design project of a Performing arts centre in an urban environment. It will encompass on artificial and daylighting systems also will implement the PSALI design strategies.
