Worship Space Acoustics (eBook)

3 Decades of Design

David T. Bradley, Lauren M. Ronsse, Erica E. Ryherd (Herausgeber)

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2016 | 1st ed. 2016
XVII, 367 Seiten
Springer New York (Verlag)
978-1-4939-3097-5 (ISBN)

Infos

'Worship Space Acoustics: 3 Decades of Design is a beautiful collection of recent work. This is a comprehensive compendium that far surpasses previous publications in the field in its depth, design, and information. Worship spaces of all major U.S. religions are covered. This book should be an obligatory reference for any consultant involved in church architecture and acoustics.'
-Mendel Kleiner, author of Worship Space Acoustics, Acoustics: Information and Communication Series (J. Ross Publishing 2010)

'All involved in their design will appreciate this presentation of recent rooms for religious worship.'
-Leo L. Beranek, author of Concert Halls and Opera Houses: Music, Acoustics, and Architecture (Springer-Verlag 2004)

'Through descriptions, photos, drawings, and acoustical data, this book provides valuable information on existing worship spaces designed during the past thirty years. This very well-edited book, including the Editors' Preface and six excellent essays from key people involved in worship space design, provides valuable information and ideas on the aesthetic, acoustic, and liturgical design of worship spaces for a number of faiths and in several countries.'
-Robert Coffeen, principle at R. C. Coffeen, Consultant in Acoustics LLC, Lawrence, Kansas

This book takes the reader on a wide-ranging tour through churches, synagogues, mosques, and other worship spaces designed during the past 30 years. The book

begins with a series of essays on topics ranging from the soundscape of worship spaces to ecclesiastical design at the turn of the 21^st Century. Perspective pieces from an architect, audio designer, music director, and worship space owner are also included. The core of the book presents the acoustical and architectural design of a wide variety of individual worship space venues. Acoustical consulting firms, architects, and worship space designers from across the world contributed their recent innovative works in the area of worship space acoustics. The contributions include detailed renderings and architectural drawings, as well as informative acoustic data graphs and evocative descriptions of the spaces. Filled with beautiful photography and fascinating modern design, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in religious architecture, acoustical design, or musical performance.

David T. Bradley, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Physics + Astronomy Department at Vassar College.

Erica E. Ryherd, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering & Construction at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Lauren M. Ronsse, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Audio Arts & Acoustics Department at Columbia College Chicago.

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"e;Worship Space Acoustics: 3 Decades of Design is a beautiful collection of recent work. This is a comprehensive compendium that far surpasses previous publications in the field in its depth, design, and information. Worship spaces of all major U.S. religions are covered. This book should be an obligatory reference for any consultant involved in church architecture and acoustics."e;-Mendel Kleiner, author of Worship Space Acoustics, Acoustics: Information and Communication Series (J. Ross Publishing 2010)"e;All involved in their design will appreciate this presentation of recent rooms for religious worship."e; -Leo L. Beranek, author of Concert Halls and Opera Houses: Music, Acoustics, and Architecture (Springer-Verlag 2004)"e;Through descriptions, photos, drawings, and acoustical data, this book provides valuable information on existing worship spaces designed during the past thirty years. This very well-edited book, including the Editors' Preface and six excellent essays from key people involved in worship space design, provides valuable information and ideas on the aesthetic, acoustic, and liturgical design of worship spaces for a number of faiths and in several countries."e;-Robert Coffeen, principle at R. C. Coffeen, Consultant in Acoustics LLC, Lawrence, KansasThis book takes the reader on a wide-ranging tour through churches, synagogues, mosques, and other worship spaces designed during the past 30 years. The book begins with a series of essays on topics ranging from the soundscape of worship spaces to ecclesiastical design at the turn of the 21st Century. Perspective pieces from an architect, audio designer, music director, and worship space owner are also included. The core of the book presents the acoustical and architectural design of a wide variety of individual worship space venues. Acoustical consulting firms, architects, and worship space designers from across the world contributed their recent innovative works in the area of worship space acoustics. The contributions include detailed renderings and architectural drawings, as well as informative acoustic data graphs and evocative descriptions of the spaces. Filled with beautiful photography and fascinating modern design, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in religious architecture, acoustical design, or musical performance.

Inhalt

Editors' Preface Collection of Essays from Key Design Team Members The Soundscape of Worship by Gary Siebein Changes and Trends in Ecclesiastical Design at the Turn of the 21st Century by Evelyn Wilwerding Strength, Function and Beauty in Worship Space Design by John A. Prokos Audio for Worship Spaces – Design for the Big Picture by Dan Clayton The Holiness of Acoustics by Mark K. Williams Good Sound Takes a Lot of Hard Work! by John Waldbaum Worship Spaces Contributed Worship Spaces List Map Timeline Worship Spaces: 100 – 250 seats Worship Spaces: 251 – 500 seats Worship Spaces: 501 – 750 seats Worship Spaces: 751 – 1000 seats Worship Spaces: 1001 – 2000 seats Worship Spaces: 2001 – 5000+ seats Appendices A: Acoustic Design of Worship Spaces: An Overview B: Glossary C: Worship Spaces Indexed by Location D: Worship Spaces Indexed by Acoustical Consulting Firm E: Notes on Currency, Units, and Scale F: References

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.1.2016
• Zusatzinfo: XVII, 367 p.
• Verlagsort: New York
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Architektur
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Schlagworte: Acoustics and Architecture • Acoustics of Churches • Acoustics of Mosques • Acoustics of Temples • Modern Religious Architecture • Music in Churches • Music in Mosques • Music in Temples • Religious Building Acoustics
• ISBN-10: 1-4939-3097-4 / 1493930974
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4939-3097-5 / 9781493930975