be achieved if the material is a padded fabric. A solid, hard material changes the acoustic performance of the auditorium depending on the number of occupants and the reflected sound vibrations.
4.3.5 Ceiling (Gypsum plaster)
Figure 4.3.11: Reflective ceiling panels
Figure 4.3.12: Reflective ceiling panels as shown on plan. Note the constant angle of the panels, which is not an optimal arrangement. The ceiling is an important factor for sound isolation. Gypsum plaster ceiling panels are used as they have smooth surfaces that aid sound reflection. They also provide for acoustical intimacy, clarity, and strength of the overall room’s sound. Suspended from the ceiling to provide short delayed, reflective sound energy, the reflector panels can provide the correct “ceiling shape� for early reflections that help avoid reverberation.
Case study of Connexion@Nexus auditorium
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