In this project, I designed panels to improve acoustics in an existing church worship space. I analyzed the sound in the room and determined the frequencies that were forming standing wave patterns, causing the sound to be much louder in some locations. I also determined that the higher frequencies were slapping off the walls, creating an unpleasant reverberation. To solve these problems, I designed and organized the construction of panels to be mounted on the walls of the room. The panels are backed with acoustical foam to deal with the standing waves, while in the front, long strips of wood break up the higher frequencies, preventing the harsh slap without eliminating all reverberation.
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