Acoustics of auditoriums in public buildings

One of the main goals of architectural acoustics is to provide optimum speech intelligibility and sound quality in auditoriums of public buildings. Acoustical input is required in the construction of new buildings and during the refurbishment of existing buildings whether they are general purpose or specialized facilities. A proper acoustical solution is particularly important for those halls where most activities take place without electroacoustical sound reinforcement. However, favorable acoustical conditions are also quite important in halls where sound amplification systems are used.