Acoustic Treatment of Space by Implementing Parametric Panels

The development of software tools has enabled more detailed analysis of the acoustic properties of a space. Therefore, this research explores the possibility of improving the acoustic and aesthetic qualities of a space through the implementation of parametric wall panels. The research was conducted in two phases. As part of the first phase, the absorption coefficient was measured. The absorption coefficient of the intended material was tested by the experimental method using a Kundt’s tube. For research purposes, the absorption coefficient of Styrodur XPS d=10mm, Styrofoam d=10mm, MDF d=10mm and MDF d=6mm sheet materials was measured. The second phase of the research includes the design of parametric wall panels, and then the analysis of the impact of their implementation on the reverberation time. Panel design was done using the software tool Rhinoceros and the Grasshopper plugin. The application of parametric design made it possible to easily generate different geometric forms. The influence of the implementation of parametric panels was examined by using the Odeon tool, using the software modeling method. Through the software modeling method, the impact of the depth of folds and the distance between the elements of the parametric wall panel (diffuser) on the acoustic properties of the concert hall was analyzed. The results of the research contribute to a new approach to the design of wall panels, the implementation of which would contribute to the aesthetic value of the space, as well as to the knowledge of how their implementation affects the acoustic characteristics.