Weatherhead School's Opens To Critical Acclaim
Gehry Architecture, Internet 2 connectivity and BASWA®phon Acoustics

A management school in Cleveland gets a lesson in art from Frank Gehry (Architecture Magazine, October 2002, page 69)

The Peter B. Lewis is hardwired with Internet 2 connectivity, capable of moving a billion bits of data per second. That is 10 to 100 times as fast as any other educational institution's network.

The classrooms are treated with the first US application of an new smooth, seamless, absorptive finishing system to offer a highly intelligible and comfortable learning environment.

New Pinakothek Museum Opens with heralded acoustics
Modern art and acoustics by BASWA®phon.

The Alte Pinakothek contains some of the world's finest collections of European paintings. In the sixteenth century, Bavaria's rulers began acquiring works of art for their personal enjoyments which were placed in several palaces and galleries. In 1836, this collection was opened to the public.

Across the street from the Old Pinakothek, the Pinakothek of Modern Art opens to enthusiastic response. On the grounds of the old Türken-barrachs is the huge building housing the Pinakothek of Modern Art. The impressive, open architecture puts the works on display in a context, which emphasizes both their individuality and their relationship to each other.

The museum shows the developlment of the fine arts in the 20th and 21st century and is a centre for modern art of international standard. The exhibition is divided into four sections Art, Graphic Art, Design and Architecture. The visitor is presented with a unique overview of Modern Art in all its variety of the highest level, in an acoustically designed environment using BASWA®phon.

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.

TESTIMONIALS
1-Hour AIA/CES Program on Acoustics & Architectural Finishes

Don Cox, Associate Partner
Richard Meier & Partners, New York, NY
August 28, 2002
Your presentation opened my eyes (and ears) to the many possibilities that are available to Architects in dealing with acoustics. It's nice to know that someone with acoustic design knowledge is also sensitive to the Architecture. I'm sure each of us attending your seminar left better informed about acoustic design and the wide array of useful acoustical products. Thanks again for an enjoyable and informative lunch break.

Philip Snyder & William Cooke
Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
1 Front Street San Francisco, Ca. 94111 415.981.1555
September 27, 2002
Recommendation to other SOM locations
In follow-up to the presentation to our office by RPG on acoustic principals and products, I can easily recommend both RPG and their representative Gary Madaras. Thanks to Gary's extensive technical background and his ability to convey a great deal of information in a well organized manner, the session was valuable on several levels. More than just hype for a product line, the time spent resulted in a better understanding of the hows and whys of acoustic issues as they relate to architecture. This vendor's representative is far more versed in his discipline than most and worth a listen.

Thomas McMillan, Associate Partner
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP,
One Front Street, Suite 2500, San Francisco, CA 94111
September 27, 2002
I was asked If I could recommend RPG for a presentation to your office. I would recommend them. Their presentation was very informative, and spent some quality time in presenting acoustic principles as well as presenting the company's products, which are also very interesting.

William D. Loose, Principal, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson,
Wilkes-Barre, PA
April 23, 2002
A few of the folks here who are habitual critics of these luncheon seminars commented that this was one of the most interesting and informative we've ever had. Everyone was impressed with the quality of both the presentation and the projects/research you've been involved with.

Stephen Altherr, AIA, Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates
March 6, 2002
I thought Dr. D'Antonio was great. I wouldn't hesitate to give a project to him, or recommend RPG, assuming we had the budget. This was one of the few REAL seminars (i.e.: educational) that we have had. I think some of the things that made the presentation appealing were: 1. An understanding of the way architects work. 2. Having a sophisticated product 3. Clearly explaining how it works. That's something most "salesmen" can't do.

Sonny Sanjari, IKM Inc.
One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
March 6, 2002
Thank you for taking the time to visit us at IKM and for your insightful presentation. I must admit that I had only planed on staying for 15 min. for your presentation, however I ended up staying for the entire 1 hour presentation, and I believe it was time well spent. Your extensive knowledge in the field of acoustical design along with your innovative and attractive products and services made for an exceptionally captivating presentation. I will remember your company if a project requires acoustical products and services.

Maya R. Chesakova, AIA, Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann Associates
March 6, 2002
Thank you RPG for the presentation you have given us. It was very informative and visually interesting. So much so, that I have passed the web site information to couple of my friends in other cities.

Paul Donatelli, L.D. Astorino Architects,
Pittsburgh, PA
March 5, 2002
Thank you for one of the most informative and interesting presentations we have had in-house, to date. You obviously "know" acoustics and know how to circumvent acoustic shortcomings in a variety of architectural venues; you have after all invented the products that do this. You are also able to "present" to an audience for their understanding. Able to reach Architects as a salesman, but with all the knowledge of the inventor. Terrific. Thanks again.

Raymond J. Sinagra, AIA, L.D. Astorino Architects,
Pittsburgh, PA
March 5, 2002
Dr. D'Antonio, thank you for the wonderful presentation. It's great to know what products/technologies are available to mitigate problems in the acoustic milieu without aesthetics (aural or otherwise). What I found particularly engaging was the relative availability of sophisticated modeling techniques to inform/evaluate the design process at an earlier stage. Please, let us know when more acoustic seminars are available at your MD headquarters.

Bruce House, Michael Barber Architecture,
Denver, CO.
February 19, 2002
Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your recent presentation. The presentation that you made to our firm on February 19th was one of the very best I've seen. Your presentation was fascinating from a technological point of view and provided a number of thoughtful examples of how those technologies have been applied to common materials in response to sometimes-complex acoustical and architectural challenges. It certainly expanded our knowledge of the tools available to us as designers in solving some of these problems. I learned a great deal in the short time that you were able to spend with us during our luncheon.

Deborah Barber, Michael Barber Architecture,
Denver, CO.
February 19, 2002
Your presentation was informative, fascinating and energizing. Several of my colleagues commented that they both learned something and gained an appreciation for a creative approach to an old problem. We appreciated your inclination to explain the characteristics of the products and provide a mini-physics lesson to help us understand. It's a relief to know there are options to the ubiquitous padded acoustic panels. Thank you and we'd recommend the seminar to anyone interested in quality.

Dr. D'Antonio publishes continuing series on new architectural acoustical tools in Archi-Tech magazine.
Welcome to ARCHI-TECH. Subtitled, "Bridging the Gap Between Design & Technology." This magazine has been created specifically for architects, systems designers and integrators for commercial and residential buildings. The purpose is to provide critical information surrounding the all-important business of integrating technology into building design and architecture. With an emphasis on commercial and residential buildings, the editorial purpose is to inform, educate and help establish a comfort level among architects with systems integration. Each issue provides cutting-edge feature stories, state-of-the-art product and industry information, news, trends, advice and success stories in the areas surrounding commercial and residential building design and technology.

The July/August 2002 issue features and article by Dr. D'Antonio on Auralization. For more information on Auralization please refer to

http://www.rpginc.com/products/catt/index.htm
http://www.rpginc.com/research/reverb01.htm
http://www.rpginc.com/research/reverb02.htm
http://www.rpginc.com/cgi-bin/byteserver.pl/news/library/Aur_desk.pdf

New Additions
Watch this section for new additions to the website

• DiffusorBlox Structural Data updated at http://www.rpginc.com/products/diffusorblox/structural-data.htm
  
• FlutterFree absorption coefficients have been correctly labeled according to ASTM C423 procedures
• DiffusorBlox CSI Specifications have been corrected
  http://www.rpginc.com/products/diffusorblox/d_s_12ns.htm
  http://www.rpginc.com/products/diffusorblox/d_s_8ns.htm
• DiffusorBlox orientation warning added
  http://www.rpginc.com/products/diffusorblox/index.htm
• New BASWAphon Ad
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