Russ Cooper | February 1, 2018
With the grand opening of the Ent Center, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is giving the community a first-class performing arts facility for performing, teaching and learning. Students and teachers are the primary users and they have unique needs when it comes to learning how to play and perform. The ability to hear... Read More
Russ Cooper | May 1, 2017
The shape and layout requirements of a lecture hall are dictated by the acoustic and audio visual requirements. Getting acoustic and audio/video designers involved early in the design process is highly recommended. For example, concave curved surfaces are problematic because they improperly focus and unevenly distribute sound. Designing Interactive Spaces Though fixed-seating tiered lecture halls... Read More
Ben Bausher | April 24, 2017
Technology has profoundly affected many aspects of our lives. But when it comes to acoustic technology design in classrooms, the tail is often wagging the dog. The acoustic design of classrooms can actually influence the technology used in the space. Poor decisions made during the design process have spurred innovations in technology that address the... Read More