Essays about: "building acoustics"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the words building acoustics.

  1. 6. Evaluation of acoustic, visual and thermal comfort perception of students in the Educational Building at KTH Campus : A study case in a university building in Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Installations- och energisystem

    Author : Sofia Kristina Kritikou; [2018]
    Keywords : Thermal comfort; Acoustic comfort; Visual comfort; Sustainability; Energy systems; Productivity; Indoor air quality ; Termisk komfort; Akustisk komfort; Visuell komfort; Hållbarhet; Energisystem; Produktivitet; Inomhusluftkvalitet;

    Abstract : In recent years the focus and application of sustainability in buildings has risen. Both for environmental and human well-being reasons. The quality of the indoor environment affects the well-being, productivity and work performance, but it can also affect the occupants negatively, like increasing risks of different diseases and health issues. READ MORE

  3. 7. Game engine based auralization of airborne sound insulation

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Jimmy Forsman; [2018]
    Keywords : Auralization; Building acoustics; Airborne sound insulation; EN 12354-1; Room acoustics; Audio engines for virtual reality; Game engine;

    Abstract : Describing planned acoustic design by single number ratings yields a weak link to the subjective event, especially when the single number ratings are interpreted by others than experienced acousticians. When developing infrastructure, tools for decision making needs to address visual and aural perception. READ MORE

  4. 8. Atelier Transylvania - An ethical fashion production through architecture

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Andreas Gårdendal; [2017]
    Keywords : Architecture; Factory; Production; Manufacture; Romania; Transylvania; Leather Goods; Bags; Handcraft; Ethics; Ethical; Fashion; Fashion Production; Social Empowerment; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The author of this work has launched a Swedish brand producing fine quality leather goods and acquired an atelier operating in the heart of Transylvania, Romania, with the manufacturing of leather goods since 1991. The production house now needs a new building in Cluj in order to grow and meet the new work ethics. READ MORE

  5. 9. Sustainable Thermal and Acoustic Retrofitting of Façade Walls

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Henric Lundh; [2017]
    Keywords : Thermal; Acoustic; Retrofitting; Façade; Sound; Sound reduction index; Sound level difference; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Faced with an acute problem of housing options during the 1960s, the Swedish government introduced a nationwide campaign of ‘A Million New Homes’. In order to achieve the aim of the campaign, the construction of these homes depends on cheap and fast building methods which do not result in the homes being energy efficient nor are they equipped with good acoustical properties. READ MORE

  6. 10. Investigation of impact sound behaviour in light weight floor constructions - A market survey and finite element analysis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk akustik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för byggvetenskaper

    Author : Fanny Sandberg; [2016]
    Keywords : intermediate floor; acoustics; impact sound; höga trähus; bjälklag; akustik; Stegljud; Ljud; wood; wooden high rise building; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In the last years, the interest in high-rise timber framed building has gone up resulting in an increased demand for good solutions regarding sound insulation. Due to the worldwide growing interest in environmental issues, it has become of greater importance for companies to find ways to take care of their residue, instead of throwing it away. READ MORE