- Course No E – 1356
- PDH Units 3.00
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- Course No E – 1356
- PDH Units 3.00
Intended Audience: architects and engineers wanting an introduction to certain aspects of architectural design of concert halls and theatres.
PDH UNITS: 3
This publication provides an introduction to certain aspects of the architectural design of theaters 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 theaters. 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 theater design.
Learning Objectives
At the successful conclusion of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss:- Learn about audience access parameters;
- Learn the requirements for performer access;
- Learn about life safety and accident prevention;
- Learn the about scenery movement;
- Learn how to accommodate both vertical and horizontal movement;
- Learn the operational considerations for mechanical systems;
- Learn about performance support functions;
- Learn the typical cast and crew sizes for different performance types;
- Learn how to accommodate performers’ traffic patterns; and
- Learn about preparatory facility parameters.
