Degree Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2019
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Architecture
Major
Architecture
First Advisor
Michael W. Muecke
Abstract
This research examines the acoustic comforts of different occupational building types and investigates the combination of building elements, especially focusing on building layout and materials that are considered significant sources of unwanted sound. A major part of the thesis relies on a series of sound pressure (decibel) measurements in three distinctive occupational types: residential, educational, and theater buildings on the Iowa State University campus, and evaluates them with the current standard of allowable sound levels. In addition, this thesis analyzes the existing spatial and material strategies of the three types. The selected materials and their acoustic qualities will be investigated and compared with USG Building Acoustic Assemblies. The results reveal poor acoustic qualities and unconcerned acoustic designs of the investigated buildings. Most of the surveyed designs do not meet either the American National Standards (ANSI) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
Copyright Owner
Boram Kim
Copyright Date
2019-05
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
38 pages
Recommended Citation
Kim, Boram, "Interdisciplinary research into architecture and music: An evaluation of acoustic performance of a selection of spaces and of materials" (2019). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 17037.
https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/17037
