Church acoustics: A state-of-the-art review after several decades of research

S Giron, L Alvarez-Morales, T Zamarreno - Journal of Sound and Vibration, 2017 - Elsevier
This work describes and analyses the principal contributions to the acoustics of occidental
Christian churches from the second half of the last century to the present day, mainly in …

Impact of design decisions on acoustical comfort parameters: Case study of Doğramacızade Ali Paşa Mosque

ZS Gül, M Çalışkan - Applied Acoustics, 2013 - Elsevier
Acoustical design of mosques is critical considering speech and music related activity
patterns held in such religious spaces. This paper aims to emphasize the importance of …

The acoustics of Mamluk masjids: A case study of Iwan-type masjids in Cairo

A Elkhateeb, S Eldakdoky - Applied Acoustics, 2021 - Elsevier
Iwan masjids (mosques) represent a milestone in the history of masjid architecture. This
style was very common in the Mamluk state, which ruled Egypt between 1250 and 1517 CE …

Investigations on sound energy decays and flows in a monumental mosque

Z Sü Gül, N Xiang, M Çalışkan - The Journal of the Acoustical Society …, 2016 - pubs.aip.org
This work investigates the sound energy decays and flows in the Süleymaniye Mosque in
İstanbul. This is a single-space superstructure having multiple domes. The study searches …

[HTML][HTML] Tourist loyalty and mosque tourism: The case of the Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba (Spain)

V Navajas-Romero, RD Hernández-Rojas… - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Loyalty is important in the tourism sector since tourists are the key to returning to a
destination or recommending it, which is a determining factor in the management of tourist …

Acoustic evaluation of the cathedral of Seville as a concert hall and proposals for improving the acoustic quality perceived by listeners

A Alonso, JJ Sendra, R Suarez… - Journal of Building …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
The acoustic evaluation of the cathedral of Seville as a concert hall is carried out through the
simulation of acoustic models derived from the modification of the model of the current state …

The acoustical characteristics of the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara, Turkey

Z Sü, S Yilmazer - Architectural Science Review, 2008 - Taylor & Francis
This research investigates the acoustical characteristics of mosques of the classical Ottoman
period and the contemporary period. Kocatepe Mosque, the major mosque in Ankara …

Assessment of acoustical indicators in multi-domed historic structures by non-exponential energy decay analysis

Z Sü Gül, M Çalışkan, A Tavukçuoğlu, N Xiang - Acoustics Australia, 2018 - Springer
The key concern of this study is to discuss the reliable acoustical metrics for analyzing
particular sound fields within monumental multi-domed sacred spaces with an emphasis on …

Understanding the acoustics of St. John's Baptistery in Pisa through a virtual approach

D D'Orazio, G Fratoni, E Rossi… - Journal of Building …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The virtual acoustics provide an important tool in the comprehension of the architectural
evolution of a historical place, offering the possibility to consciously operate for its …

Assessing the acoustic properties of Roman Catholic churches: A new approach

K Kosała, ZW Engel - Applied Acoustics, 2013 - Elsevier
The results of investigations and analyses of the acoustic properties of Polish Roman
Catholic churches, using both the classic methods and the index method proposed by the …