TY - BOOK AU - Cavanaugh,William J. AU - Tocci,Gregory C. AU - Wilkes,Joseph A. TI - Architectural acoustics: principles and practice SN - 9780470190524 AV - NA2800 .A685 2010 U1 - 729.29 22 PY - 2010///] CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - John Wiley & Sons KW - Architectural acoustics N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Ch. 1. Introduction to Architectural Acoustics and Basic Principles / William J. Cavanaugh -- Ch. 2. Acoustical Materials and Methods / Rein Pirn and Jeffery L. Fullerton -- Ch. 3. Building Noise Control Applications / Gregory C. Tocci -- Ch. 4. Acoustical Design : Places for Listening / L. Gerald Marshall -- Ch. 5. Sound Systems / Matthew J. Moore -- Ch. 6. Recent Innovations in Acoustical Design and Research / Gary W. Siebein and Bertram Y. Kinzey, Jr. -- Ch. 7. Sustainable Design and Acoustics / Ethan Salter -- Appendix A. Conversion Factors, Abbreviations, and Unit Symbols -- Appendix B. Acoustical Societies throughout the World -- Appendix C. Selection of an Acoustical Consultant -- Appendix D. Self-Study Guide for Using this Book N2 - Recognized as the key reference to acoustic principles for architects and interior designers, this book provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the principles, materials, and technologies for controlling and directing wanted or unwanted sounds within and around buildings ER -