Determining aural usability

Determining aural usability

A new tool makes the connection between architectural drawings of a space and the aural experience of its soon-to-be users:

A powerful tool, called auralization, is available to help make this connection. Using computer modeling and signal processing techniques, acoustical consultants can transform architectural drawings into realistic, surround-sound aural renderings of a space (an “auralization”) that allows you to “hear” your space before it’s built.