The Little Red Book of Acoustics

Summary


The Little Red Book of Acoustics is a small book giving an overview of UK acoustic regulations. The book also gives an introduction to acoustics and acoustic definitions.

This acoustics book is often used by professionals working in areas where some understanding in acoustics is required such as members of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health[1] and Town Planners.[2]

The book is also useful for students undertaking the Institute of Acoustics Diploma and similar courses.[3] The Little Red Book of Acoustics is one of the most popular books on the subject of acoustics for students and those new to acoustics in the UK.

Additionally the book provides a handy introduction to acoustics for architects, covering for example, Approved Document E and is available on the RIBA bookshop website as well as the main UK bookshops.[4]

The book is written by Richard Watson and Owen Downey and published by Blue Tree Acoustics.[5] The second edition is released in September 2008 and is ISBN 9780956001207.

References edit

  1. ^ "Sound Advice:The Little Red Book of Acoustics". Archived from the original on 2007-10-31. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
  2. ^ "Latest news and jobs in planning, housing and regeneration - Planning…". Archived from the original on 25 June 2007.
  3. ^ "Institute of Acoustics: Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control". Archived from the original on 2007-07-02. Retrieved 2007-07-31.
  4. ^ "Architecture Books, Contracts & Regulations | RIBA Bookshops". www.ribabookshops.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-01. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  5. ^ "Acoustic Consultancy, Noise Assessments and Air Tightness Testing in Sheffield, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester and London - Blue Tree Acoustics". www.bluetreeacoustics.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-05.