Acoustic Architecture Models

I created this project during Wolfram Summer Research Program 2026.

Abstract: Architectural acoustics is the study of sound in different built environments. The acoustics of a space is affected by various factors, such as the geometry of the room and the material of the walls. When acoustic designers work on designing an ideal sound space, these factors are crucial to understand so they can be used effectively. Ideal sound spaces successfully amplify sound and reduce noise in places where it improves the experience of the people inside. These spaces can improve communication and preserve hearing, decrease stress, enhance musical performances, and more. In this project, I developed a ray-tracing model to simulate the behavior of sound in various 2D and 3D architectural spaces, accurately representing how sound reflects on surfaces, decays as it travels, scatters when it collides with surfaces, and is absorbed into different materials. In the end, I ran these simulations in different architectural spaces to visualize and analyze the behavior of sound in them.