A methodology for the study of the acoustic environment of Catholic cathedrals: Application to the Cathedral of Malaga

Álvarez-Morales, Lidia; Zamarreño, Teófilo; Girón, Sara; Galindo, Miguel

doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.10.015

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“…Desarnaulds et al took acoustic measurements at six churches and analysed speech intelligibility in the churches under the field conditions (both occupied and unoccupied) [21]. Alvarez-Morales et al combined measurement and simulation to understand the acoustic environment of historical churches and analyse the effects of different sound source positions on the acoustic field [22,23]. Orfali and Ahnert measured and analysed the acoustic field parameters in two mosques [24,25].…”

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Soundscape evaluation in Han Chinese Buddhist temples

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Soundscape evaluation in Han Chinese Buddhist temples

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“…The acoustic measurements were carried out under unoccupied conditions taking ISO3382-1 [1] as a reference, as well as considering the specific guidelines developed for similar buildings [2,3]. The signal utilised was a 24-second-long sine-sweep emitted through a dodecahedral loudspeaker with a frequency response from 50 Hz to 10 kHz (NTi DS3 loudspeaker together with a NTi PA3 power amplifier) at a height of 1.5 m. The level and the duration of the excitation signal were set to ensure a reliable calculation of T 30, which means that an impulse-to-noise ratio (INR) higher than 45 dB in all octave bands would be achieved, even in those receivers located at the furthest positions from the source (see Figure 4).…”

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“…The experimental study of the acoustics of the Chapter House was conducted following the well-established methodology outlined in ISO 3382-part 1 [1], as well as additional guidelines developed for churches and cathedrals [2,3]. As in previous studies on cathedral acoustics [4][5][6], a thorough analysis of the acoustic behaviour of the space was conducted through the acoustic parameter values derived from the measured RIR, registered at a set of positions which reflected the wide diversity of uses of the site.…”

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The Acoustic Environment of York Minster’s Chapter House

2020

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York Minster is the largest medieval Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, renowned for its magnificent architecture and its stained glass windows. Both acoustic measurements and simulation techniques have been used to analyse the acoustic environment of its Chapter House, which dates from the 13th-century and features an octagonal geometry with Gothic Decorated stone walls replete of geometric patterns and enormous stained glass windows, covered by a decorated wooden vault. Measured and simulated room impulse responses served to better understand how their architectural features work together to create its highly reverberant acoustic field. The authors start by analysing its acoustic characteristics in relation to its original purpose as a meeting place of the cathedral’s Chapter, and end by reflecting on its modern use for a variety of cultural events, such as concerts and exhibitions. This work is part of the “Cathedral Acoustics” project, funded by the EC through the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie scheme.

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“…The acoustic parameters of worship interiors are the subject of research and analysis by many scientists (Álvarez-Morales et al, 2014;Berardi et al, 2009; 2015; Berardi, 2014; Engel, Kosała, 2005;Kosała, 2009;Małecki, 2014;Martellotta, 2009;Suárez et al, 2015). Studies show that a large number of churches, especially modern ones, have excessive reverberation, which leads to poor speech intelligibility, poor-quality music playing and listening, and problems with the sound amplification system.…”

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Calculation Models for Acoustic Analysis of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Jaworzno Szczakowa

Kosała

2016

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In parallel with research conducted using conventional methods, a uniform index method for assessing the acoustic quality of Roman Catholic churches has been developed. The latest version of the index method has been created using the index observation matrix of 12 churches which have been rated by means of the single number global index. Assessments of the acoustic quality of any Roman Catholic church, using two calculation models: the Global Acoustic Properties Index (GAP) and the Global Index (GI), are shown in the article. The verification was performed on the example of one church, showing the way of calculating global indices to assess the acoustic quality of a new facility. The next stages in the development of the index method for assessing the acoustic quality of churches were taking into account the audience, using simulation tests and determining the spatial distribution of the single number GAP index in an examined church. An attempt to use the GAP and GI calculation models to assess the acoustic properties of some churches is also shown in the article.

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A methodology for the study of the acoustic environment of Catholic cathedrals: Application to the Cathedral of Malaga

Cited by 49 publications

References 26 publications

Soundscape evaluation in Han Chinese Buddhist temples

Soundscape evaluation in Han Chinese Buddhist temples

The Acoustic Environment of York Minster’s Chapter House

Calculation Models for Acoustic Analysis of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Jaworzno Szczakowa

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