The Acoustical Society of America recently invited Daniel Butko, an Associate Professor of Architecture, to author an article in their publication Acoustics Today. The article, titled “Teaching Architectural Acoustics to Students of Various Disciplines,” summarizes Butko’s approach to teaching architectural acoustics by showcasing field trips, student projects, and funded resources. The article appears both in print and online in the summer edition of Acoustics Today.
Butko writes in the article, “Most people tend to anecdotally quantify sound, and its often-undesirable counterpart noise, based on feelings or preferences. That’s one way to begin; listen and be receptive of how vibrations through air and materials make you feel. Observations, coupled with quantifiable data, influence designers toward supportive acoustic design concepts. Architecture is more than meets the eye, especially when it meets the ear.”
The article also features Butko’s research on Acoustically Diffuse and Absorbent Lightweight Aerated Concrete (ADALAC).
Read the entirety of “Teaching Architectural Acoustics to Students of Various Disciplines,” at the Acoustics Today website or explore below.
The Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture congratulates Dr. Tammy McCuen, Robert E. Busch Professor of Construction Science, on beginning her term as president of the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC), an international organization dedicated to advancing construction education through teaching, research and service.
Following years of contributions to the College’s research and strategic initiatives, Gibbs College shares that Associate Dean for Research and External Engagement Angela M. Person, PhD, will step down from her position at Gibbs College as she moves to Tucson with her family, effective June 30, 2026.
On April 24, 2026, the Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture hosted its annual Graduate Student Showcase, a celebration of research, design innovation, and creative exploration across all graduate programs within the College.
