Whiteland H.S., Clark Pleasant, IN

Tom Lorenzen, President of dBA Acoustics, Ft. Wayne, IN utilized RPG’s Waveform Bucubic™, Waveform Spline™ and FlutterFree® to successfully acoustically renovate an existing school auditorium.

Acoustician
“The existing auditorium suffered from many acoustical anomalies including flutter echoes; a fairly low, flat reflective ceiling; and focusing of rear wall reflections. To correct these deficiencies as well as keeping with the aesthetic requirements of the space, several diffusive and absorptive material were utilized to improve the space. RPG Flutterfree® was installed on the sidewalls to eliminate the sustained echoes and Topakustik® was utilized on the rear wall areas to provide a similar wood look, while providing sound absorption. In replacing the solid ceiling with RPG’s Waveform Bicubic™ and Waveform Spline™ diffusor panels, the optimized diffusion and increased volume aided greatly to the overall acoustical benefits of the renovated space.” Mr. Tom Lorenzen, President dBA Acoustics, Fort Wayne, IN http://www.dbaacoustics.com
Architect
“The design of the $19 million, 343,725 square foot addition/renovation to Whiteland High School included a renovation of the auditorium. Schenkel Shultz Architects incorporated acoustical and aesthetic improvements in the auditorium design. The RPG panels used as the ceiling plane not only met the acoustical performance criteria for a multi-purpose performance space, they also provided a unique undulating surface profile that adds to the dynamic nature of the programs produced.” C. Andrew McNeilly Schenkel Shultz Architects, Indianapolis, IN http://www.schenkelshultz.com
Client
"I can't believe the difference the acoustical changes made!" Administrator Whiteland H.S.

 

ASA New York Book Signing Standing Room Only

Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Theory, Design and
Application by Trevor J. Cox and Peter D'Antonio (Spon Press 2004).

RPG provides Bi-Weekly Acoustical Continuing Education Series Diffuse Bulletins
Diffuse Bulletins provide acousticians with continuing education series. dBv1i9 and dBv1i10 now posted. Read More

Sign up for the last Diffuse Seminar in 2004
The next Diffuse Seminar and the last one in 2004 will be held at RPG on November 19. Since these seminars are becoming very popular, we suggest you contact your local rep and sign up as soon as possible to guarantee a seat. Read More.

RPG seminars accredited by AIA Continuing Education System
RPG now offers four AIA/CES accredited seminars on various aspects of architectural acoustics.

The Next Generation of Acoustic Finishes, Shapes and Services
   ( AIA/CES AF1011 1 LuHour )
Participants learn how recent innovation and technology has resulted in a much broader variety of architectural finishes, shapes and services that solve age-old acoustic problems in the built environment.

Acoustical Diffusor Design/Computerized Shape Optimization
   ( AIA/CES DD1011 1 LuHour )
Participants learn the basic theory and history of sound diffusion as well as why sound diffusion is so essential in critical listening environments. A variety of methods, materials and products for diffusing sound will be presented.

Minimizing Acoustical Distortion in Critical Listening Spaces
   ( AIA/CES AD1011 1 LuHour )
Participants learn how sound reproduced in a critical listening room can be affected, positively or negatively, by a room's architectural surfaces prior to it arriving at the ears of a listener. A variety of methods, materials and products for minimizing the negative distortion of the reproduced sound are presented.


Desktop Acoustic Auralization of Architectural Spaces
   ( AIA/CES CA1011 1 LuHour )
Participants learn how recent innovation and technology in computer modeling has resulted in a reliable method for predicting the quality of a room's acoustics prior to its construction. Basic theory and examples of its application in practice are presented.

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Recent Completed Projects Q2-2004
Included is a partial list of architectural, home theater and project studio completed projects.