DefinitionsAchieving the right acoustics plays an important part in the creation of a good indoor environment. Because they do not appeal to our aesthetic senses, acoustics can often be overlooked in building design.Good acoustics are essential in many applications to ensure the correct levels of privacy, speech intelligibility, sound quality and personal well-being. The information in this section provides an overview and explains some of the acoustic terms commonly referred to in relation to suspended ceilings and good acoustic design. |