Acoustics in Historical Buildings; Case of Gazi University Rectorate Building Mimar Kemaleddin Hall

Abstract

It presents the difficulty of renovation and updating in accordance with the original for the restoration of historical buildings, the preservation of historical buildings and their transfer to the future. Along with many disciplines, the acoustic field often finds itself at the center of this challenge, and they encounter traditional solutions that must meet contemporary acoustic requirements. In multi-purpose halls serving different functions such as conferences and concerts; acoustic conditions that are contradicting and very different from each other must be provided in the same volume. Although the location and angle of the panels are important to reduce the reverberation time and improve the acoustic characteristics, maintain aesthetics and follow historical preservation instructions, it is important to evaluate the physical properties of the hall. The ODEON (v 15.14) Simulation Program analyzes and evaluations related to the acoustic design developed in this context were evaluated separately for each function.

Keywords: Acoustics in historical buildings, conference hall, concert hall, architectural acoustics

DOI: 10.7176/JSTR/6-07-05