E – 1356 Architectural Design: Theatres and Concert Halls, Volume 3

This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theatres and concert halls. This volume discusses access, environmental systems, and performance support spaces.. Topics discussed include audience access, functional parameters, life safety and accident prevention, scenery placement, horizontal and vertical movement, HVAC systems and illumination. This publication is one of four in this series dealing with different aspects of the architectural design of concert halls and theatres.

Course Outline

1. ACCESS
2. ENVIRONMENT
3. PERFORMANCE SUPPORT

This course will give you professional tools that will help you address performance support, environmental and circulation considerations in concert hall and theatre design.