The method of mutuality in the study of enclosures

When designing listening rooms, concert halls, or recording studios, we often focus on the physics of sound: reverberation time, reflections, diffusion, or absorption of sound waves. This is, of course, the foundation of good acoustics. However, more and more research shows that the perception of sound does not depend solely on the acoustic parameters of the room. The visual aspect can also play a significant role. The color of the walls, lighting, or the overall character of the interior can influence how we interpret the sound of music, even though they do not change the physical properties of sound.

The measurement, conducted with a sound intensity probe, collects a considerable amount of raw measurement data, which is practically useless for documentation and further interpretation by humans. Therefore, there is a need for a relatively advanced processing of this data to obtain a clear and unambiguous picture of the acoustic insulation defects of the tested object – walls, doors, windows, or their connections.

"Architects and designers usually focus on the visual effect. It's time for us to start designing for our ears as well." — Julian Treasure A sentence that perfectly captures the direction that conscious interior architecture should take today. It completely redefines the way we think about space, as we experience interiors multisensorially!