A4629 Architectural acoustics/Architectural lighting
Technology ElectiveCyril M. Harris
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The first six weeks of this course will cover architectural acoustics. The second six weeks will cover architectural lighting including daylighting.
Architectural acoustics: An applied course that covers the practical knowledge architects should have, including:
1 the ability to select acoustical materials appropriate for a given space,
2 knowledge of the principles of controlling airborne noise in buildings and the ability to select partitions that will provide the sound insulation required for a given job,
3 knowledge of the principles of controlling solid-borne noise and ability of selecting or designing simple structures that will prevent its transmission in buildings,
4 knowledge of the fundamentals of room acoustics and the ability to design a small space so that the acoustical conditions will be satisfactory.
There will be one design problem and an optional field trip to Lincoln Center. There will be a one-hour final given at midterm.
Architectural lighting: An applied course in both electric lighting and daylighting, that covers practical knowledge architects should have including:
1 electric light sources, their characteristics, their uses and misuses; methods of controlling light from light sources, including lenses, louvers, screens, dimmers, presets and programming.
2 codes, standards, specifications,
3 lighting calculations, mockup tests, computer programs for numerical, graphic and pictorial predictions of lighting design,
4 daylight and sunlight as available sources of illumination for architectural interior spaces, including methods of determining sun position and daylight availability.
5 fenestration techniques and materials including their design impact and application guidelines,
6 glazing materials and their effect on daylight quality and deliver.
There will be one design problem and an optional field trip to the Horton-Lees studio and laboratory.