Situated in Chichen Itza, Mexico, beholds the Kukulkan Temple. It is a Mayan step pyramid with wide staircases consisting of 91 steps. Kukulkan is the Mesoamerican name for “feathered serpent”, in reference to the Mayan god of the same name.
In Part 2 of Architecturally Sound, we continue our exploration of acoustic phenomena in architecture with a look at flutter echo in Mayan Ball Courts. Learn how flutter echo can impact the room acoustics of a space and ways to prevent it.
Vision is our most dominant sense. The hegemony of sight in architecture is a given. “In Western design culture, sight has historically been regarded as the noblest of the senses,” states renowned Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa [1].
MDF is short for Medium Density Fibreboard, and has been used for furniture and construction since 1966. MDF has three advantages over architectural perforated metal panels as well as other wood products.
Most of the new provisions of NCC 2022 took effect on 1 May 2023 in all states and territories across Australia. NCC 2022 uses a new structure and clause referencing system to make it more web accessible.
Moisture resistant and fire retarded MDF is a superior design choice for wall and ceiling linings in commercial projects, Classes 2 to 9 buildings, in Australia, depending on factors such as moisture exposure, fire safety requirements, building codes, environmental considerations, and project budget.
