Architecture and engineering firms use building information management BIM software applications increasingly in the design process; similarly, building owners create BIM models for existing facilities both for internal use and to aid future tenants, facilities managers, and designers in planning for maintenance programs, restoration, or renovation. As for other design and engineering disciplin...

To achieve enough variability for different performances, a number of new concert halls with secondary hard chambers coupled to the main floor have recently received positive evaluations. As a result, the acoustics of coupled spaces is drawing growing attention in architectural acoustics. In these coupled spaces, the sound energy decays with different exponential constants under certain conditi...

CAHRISMA “Conservation of the Acoustical Heritage by the Revival and Identification of Sinan’s Mosque’s Acoustics”, research project carried on within the Fifth Framework INCO-MED Programme of the European Commission, is designed by the goal to innovate the acoustical heritage concept in the field of architectural conservation. The main objectives of this research are identification, revival an...

We present an algorithm for the automatic interpretation of a rough architectural sketch as a consistent 3D digital model. We compare our results to the designer’s intended geometry. We further validate the algorithm by studying the variations in possible interpretations made by other humans for a set of relatively ambiguous sketches. In our system, the user sketches an architectural design by ...

The Cistercian order is of acoustic interest because previous research has hypothesized that architectural structures were designed for longer reverberation times in to reinforce Gregorian chants. presented study focused on an archaeoacacoustics analysis the Beaulieu Abbey (Hampshire, England, UK), using Geometrical Acoustics (GA) recreate and investigate acoustical properties original structur...

This research responded to anecdotal evidence that suggested inefficiencies within the Architect and Acoustician relationship may lead to ineffective acoustic design decisions. The acoustician spoken to believed that he was approached too late in the design phase. The approached architect valued acoustical qualities, yet, struggled to interpret common measurement parameters. The preliminary inv...

The role of acoustics in architectural planning processes is often neglected if the designer lacks necessary experience in acoustics. Even if an acoustic consultant is involved he might be presented with limited options after the initial planning process. Some disadvantageous decisions might be hard to reverse then. To improve and facilitate the construction process permanent immediate feedback...