Sound working environments: Optimizing the acoustic properties of open plan workspaces using parametric models

Over the last two decades, there has been an increase in Europe in modern non-territorial offices with large open work environments. Past research has shown that a large number of workers in these offices suffer from lack of privacy and from noise. Noise is identified as a root cause of these problems and often poses the most severe indoor...

Acoustics by additive manufacturing

This study focuses on exploring the merging field of additive manufacturing and acoustics and introduces a new type of sound absorber which is regulating performance by its geometrical characteristics. A direct relation between geometry, fabrication and acoustic performance is suggested.

Acoustics in Sports halls

Problem statement Sports teachers (and other users) often suffer from bad acoustics in sports halls. A survey revealed that most complaints are about tiredness, throat problems and hearing problems. Bad acoustics in sports halls are mainly caused by an uneven distribution of the sound absorbing material in a hall. Often, the roof absorbs most of...

Muzikale beleving binnen & buiten

A design for a concert hall in Amsterdam. The concert hall can be opened to create a stage for an open air concert. It is an integrated design for architecture and building technology. The acoustics have been modelled, calculated and optimalized.