For a one-semester course in Architectural Acoustics, Environmental Controls/Technologies, and Building Construction in Architecture, Interior Design and Engineering programs. Written by two educators and a practicing acoustical consultant, this reader-friendly text/reference covers all the important issues of architectural acoustics in a single volume —AND features a dual-level presentation that meets the needs of both those seeking depth and rigor, and those requiring a broad, practical perspective. Synthesizing acoustical theory with its practical applications, it provides exhaustive narrative coverage of the subject (including advanced optional content and extensive mathematical appendixes) and extensive high-quality stand-alone illustrations — for those who need to grasp concepts quickly without wading through long descriptions of complex acoustical phenomena.