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Towards virtual acoustic reality in the design workflow
Funded by Theatre Projects , a world-class consultancy specialising in the design of performing arts venues, we are delighted to present our latest research at the International Auditorium Acoustics Conference in Bristol held on 8th - 10th September: “Acoustic Simulation: Odeon vs Treble vs Game Engines.” This marks an exciting first step towards integrating virtual reality and immersive acoustic simulation into the architectural design process. Communicating how a space wi
Dr Shenzhi Su
Oct 102 min read


Facing Uncertainty in the Innovation Journey
Innovation is a daring pursuit - a process of creating something new. By its very nature, innovation often navigates uncharted territory,...

INAcoustical
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Lecture at Edinburgh Napier University on Innovations in the Era of GenAI and the Development of iFieldnotes
This Wednesday, I had the great pleasure of returning to Edinburgh Napier University to share my thoughts on innovations in the AI era...

INAcoustical
Nov 8, 20241 min read


Edinburgh based iFieldnotes is the only startup reaching final of UK ‘Noise Oscars’
A little PR ahead of the award ceremony We were honoured to attend the John Connell Awards as finalists for the Innovation Award at the...

INAcoustical
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Who is the Better AI Co-Writer: iFieldnotes or OpenAI Canvas?
iFieldnotes' AI user interface - Ask AI menus OpenAI has just introduced a new ChatGPT interface called Canvas, designed to make the...

INAcoustical
Oct 4, 20241 min read


An acoustic detective story: A study in mysteries hums
A problem that AI cannot address While carrying out acoustic consulting tasks, I often consider the possibility that this work could be...

INAcoustical
Jul 2, 20246 min read


Reflections on Sir Harold Marshall's "The objective of acoustical design"
When reflecting on my career path, a few extraordinary individuals I had the good fortune to encounter have shaped my strong appetite for...
Su
Jun 26, 20247 min read


3 body problem and acoustic design in virtual reality
"3 Body Problem" is hot on Netflix. This sci-fi TV show is at the top of Netflix's weekly chart for the third week from April 8 to April...

INAcoustical
Apr 23, 20243 min read


Sounds of Edinburgh 2021
Sounds of Edinburgh was created on 23rd Dec. 2021, the 1st anniversary of my father's passing. It captured the soundscapes of Edinburgh...

INAcoustical
Oct 22, 20231 min read


Exploring the magic and limitations of ChatGPT in generating Python code for acoustic design - Day 5
Day 5: Writing effective prompts for coding Task: Divide the audience plane into segments and assign colours from a colour palette based...

INAcoustical
Jun 6, 20231 min read


Exploring the magic and limitations of ChatGPT in generating Python code for acoustic design - Day 4
Day 4: Optimise angle of a reflector to maximise reflected energy to the audience After setting the degree of each rotation and the...

INAcoustical
May 21, 20234 min read


Exploring the magic and limitations of ChatGPT in generating Python code for acoustic design - Day 3
Finding rays reflected from a reflector and energy distribution of the reflected rays on the audience plane On Day 1, ChatGPT...
Su
Apr 25, 20232 min read


Exploring the magic and limitations of ChatGPT in generating Python code for acoustic design - Day 2
Finding incident rays and energy distribution on a reflector from an omni-directional sound source On Day 1, I successfully created an...
Su
Apr 17, 20232 min read


Exploring the magic and limitations of ChatGPT in generating Python code for acoustic design - Day 1
Creating an omni-directional sound source On the internet, ChatGPT is hailed as a coding wizard, capable of conjuring up web pages from...
Su
Apr 15, 20231 min read


A theatre for all seasons - The acoustic design of the Qingdao Movie Metropolis Grand Theatre
The Qingdao Movie Metropolis Grand Theatre is the largest movie theatre in Asia, and probably the only theatre in the world which is...
Su
Dec 15, 20202 min read


A simple method to reduce build-up noise in schools
Last July, Clackmannanshire Council invited us to provide design guidance to address excessive noise in the multi-function hall of...
Su
Nov 29, 20203 min read
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