ArAc-Multibook of Architectural Acoustics is a four-language application for mobile devices (tablets, smartphones both for iOS and Android) and e-learning platforms. The Multibook is the first application of this kind in the form of a acoustics manual for architects. The user has mobile access to information at any time and in any place. 

The Multibook is meant to give a basic understanding of architectural acoustics to urban planning, architecture, civil engineering and other professionals. This interactive publication is intended to fill, in an innovative way, the gap that exists in the technical literature in this field. The methodology to be transferred will make it possible to present scientific content so as to explain the nature of acoustic phenomena and problems in an efficient way. It is difficult to present acoustic issues in normal (printed) form as it is impossible to visualise ‘invisible’ phenomena on paper. Hence, animations and instruction videos are an ideal way to convey knowledge, the content is enriched with audios, image galleries (‘no limits’ – you can see as many images as you wish) and elements of interactive infographics (that allow you to see an object and understand how acoustic phenomena work).

The project is a response to the needs of the modern information society. Architects are demanding when it comes to the quality and manner of presenting information. The means of deepening and developing of knowledge and expanding of education are transferred into the virtual world, wherein a printed book is replaced by mobile carriers of data. This is the futuristic way of education, a new method of educating the society. 

 The book i 4 languages can be downloaded from: http://arac-multibook.com/www/

Title:  ArAc- Multibook of Architectural Acoustics

Project number: 2013-1-PL1-LEO05-37588

Project type: Transfer of innovation

The main purpose of the multibook (an interactive publication) is to fill the gap in the technical literature innovatively and increasing awareness of architects in field of the acoustical comfort role in life of human being. The Multibook is the first such acoustics manual for architects. The user will have mobile access to information anytime, anywhere. In all partners’ countries the project demonstrates an innovative approach to education and professional development of architects in the area of acoustics.

Professional books on architectural acoustics are aimed chiefly at readers with mathematical or technical background, usually graduates of electronics or physics faculties. Such studies have only a limited usefulness to architects, who intend not to study architectural acoustics as a separate area of knowledge, but to search for an inspiration regarding acoustically correct architectural solutions.

The materials included in the multibook are to help architects in correct and unassisted solving of common and unsophisticated noise protection and interior acoustics problems. This type of knowledge is most useful in conceptual design works related to architectural acoustics, as well as in mutual understanding of different priorities that architects and acoustician working together may have.