Acoustic Environments

This subject introduces students to the principles and practice of acoustic design within the built environment. Students will explore the principles of sound propagation, psychoacoustics, and the ways in which acoustic performance shapes the design of space. The lectures will present acoustic design theory, which students will apply to real-world indoor and outdoor design exercises, with emphasis placed on integrating acoustic performance with design intent. Students will develop skills for both analogue and digital techniques to model and simulate acoustic performance, which will be used to inform their design proposals. By the end of the subject, students will be able to analyse and interpret acoustic data, communicate performance outcomes, and propose design strategies that respond to both functional requirements and user experience.