Theatre Acoustics Archives

Many ancient amphitheaters are recognized for their wonderful acoustics. Legend says that in the Colosseum, the emperor could hear the...

30 October, 2021 / 0 Comments

Few buildings have more demanding acoustical requirements than houses of worship. Because the delivery of spoken word and the offering...

29 March, 2018 / 0 Comments

Whether you are building a new school or upgrading an existing facility, properly planning the acoustics in your music rehearsal...

31 January, 2018 / 0 Comments

Reflecting sound waves significantly affect how a room sounds, so optimizing these reflections is an essential part of the acoustical...

06 September, 2017 / 0 Comments

Storytelling is one of the oldest human traditions, and a great drama space connects the audience to the actors, setting...

28 July, 2017 / 0 Comments

Music, in all its styles and forms, interacts with its environment. Because the acoustical environment is part of the musical...

29 June, 2017 / 0 Comments

Reverberation time (RT) is a measure of how long it takes for sound to decay in a space. It can...

21 January, 2017 / 0 Comments

Have you ever wondered what makes a concert hall sound great?“Sonic Magic: The Wonder and Science of Sound,” a recent...

21 January, 2016 / 0 Comments

Evidence of BKL’s leadership in acoustics can be found in live performance venues across Western Canada. For example, BKL consulted...

07 November, 2014 / 0 Comments

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