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A one volume guide for architectural design solutions to nearly all common acoustical challenges presented by built structures. Offers historical background on acoustical science, and then goes into the basic physics of sound and the essential formulas for acoustical calculations. The book covers the acoustical challenges of most major building types--from auditoriums and concert halls, to open plan offices and multifamily housing, as well as their individual mechanical and structural systems. Offers the latest information on materials selection, damping techniques, and sound reflection and amplification, and more. Updated coverage on environmental regulations and health and safety research related to ambient sound.

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A very comprehensive compendium of information that would be a valuable resource for an acoustical consultant. For me the major feature of Architectural Acoustics is the comprehensive range of useful information compiled into one book. The book is a valuable new contribution and seems to be a bargain for the immense amount of material it includes. - John Bradley, Institute for Research in Construction, Journal Acoustical Society America, July 2006 Marshall Long's new book is a welcome addition to the general acoustical iterations as well as to the desktop reference collection of practicing acousticians. It is voluminous, full of clear figures, and written in a rigorous but comfortable style. Long is an established consultant in Los Angeles with a thirty year plus practice in most aspects of architectural and structural acoustics. In this book he literally pours forth the broad extent and depth of his knowledge. - John Eargle, J. Audio Eng. Soc., Vol 54, No. 7/8. 2006 July/August This is one of those useful 'compilation' books which collate information from many other texts, resulting in the typical response to a design office query: It's probably in Marshall Long. This will be a very useful reference book by industry practitioners and a readable and informative student text. Its main value is painstakingly bringing together much useful data and knowledge from a multitude of reputable sources. - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 22 December 2006

“A very comprehensive compendium of information that would be a valuable resource for an acoustical consultant. For me the major feature of Architectural Acoustics is the comprehensive range of useful information compiled into one book. The book is a valuable new contribution and seems to be a bargain for the immense amount of material it includes.” — John Bradley, Institute for Research in Construction, Journal Acoustical Society America, July 2006 “Marshall Long’s new book is a welcome addition to the general acoustical iterations as well as to the desktop reference collection of practicing acousticians. It is voluminous, full of clear figures, and written in a rigorous but comfortable style. Long is an established consultant in Los Angeles with a thirty year plus practice in most aspects of architectural and structural acoustics. In this book he literally pours forth the broad extent and depth of his knowledge.” — John Eargle, J. Audio Eng. Soc., Vol 54, No. 7/8. 2006 July/August “This is one of those useful ‘compilation’ books which collate information from many other texts, resulting in the typical response to a design office query: “It’s probably in Marshall Long.” This will be a very useful reference book by industry practitioners and a readable and informative student text. Its main value is painstakingly bringing together much useful data and knowledge from a multitude of reputable sources.” — Journal of Sound and Vibration, 22 December 2006

A very comprehensive compendium of information that would be a valuable resource for an acoustical consultant. For me the major feature of Architectural Acoustics is the comprehensive range of useful information compiled into one book. The book is a valuable new contribution and seems to be a bargain for the immense amount of material it includes. - John Bradley, Institute for Research in Construction, Journal Acoustical Society America, July 2006 Marshall Long's new book is a welcome addition to the general acoustical iterations as well as to the desktop reference collection of practicing acousticians. It is voluminous, full of clear figures, and written in a rigorous but comfortable style. Long is an established consultant in Los Angeles with a thirty year plus practice in most aspects of architectural and structural acoustics. In this book he literally pours forth the broad extent and depth of his knowledge. - John Eargle, J. Audio Eng. Soc., Vol 54, No. 7/8. 2006 July/August This is one of those useful 'compilation' books which collate information from many other texts, resulting in the typical response to a design office query: It's probably in Marshall Long. This will be a very useful reference book by industry practitioners and a readable and informative student text. Its main value is painstakingly bringing together much useful data and knowledge from a multitude of reputable sources. - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 22 December 2006

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Since 1971, Marshall Long has been engaged in acoustical engineering consulting as principal of the firm he founded. Based in California, USA, Marshall Long Acoustics, has established a national and international reputation, completing over 3,000 projects in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control, environmental impact assessment, and audio visual design. With engineering degrees from Princeton and UCLA, Dr. Long has taught acoustical engineering courses at UCLA and Southern California Institute of Architecture, and has guest lectured at Cal State Long Beach and USC. He has published numerous papers and articles in the field of acoustics. The author has recently been awarded a US patent on the recording and reproduction of three-dimensional sound. For further information visit the firm’s website at mlacoustics.com.

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