Back to Cool: Designing Learning Spaces That Make the Grade in Acoustics and Aesthetics  

Julian Treasure , helps leaders and teams to transform communication, performance, and relationships. His books, talks, and workshops reveal the science-backed secrets of conscious listening, powerful speaking, and designed sound to supercharge productivity, engagement, and wellbeing. Julian’s five TED talks, including the sixth most-viewed of all time, have been viewed more than 160 million times, and his online courses have taught over 150,000 students. His books are Sound Business, the award-winning How To Be Heard and Sound Affects, and he curates The Listening Society online. He has been honoured with Toastmasters’ Golden Gavel Award and the International Listening Association's Special Recognition Award.

Sean Browne, is the Senior Manager of the Research & Development group at Armstrong, where he leads a team of innovative engineers and scientists. He is responsible for the company’s Codes & Standards Program, which informs customers of the latest developments in acoustics and building regulations. He is also an active member of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), ASTM International, and ASHRAE. He has engineering degrees from Florida State University and the University of Miami and has written for various architectural and interior magazines. His research has been featured in the journals of the International Symposium on Room Acoustics and the Acoustical Society of America.

Tedd Williams , is an Associate Professor of Architectural Technology at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, where he has taught since 2017. A graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College (AAS, Architectural Technology) and Eastern Mennonite University (BS, Leadership & Organizational Management), he has worked in the AEC industry since 1999 and founded Williams Consulting Services in 2006. With more than two decades of professional and teaching experience, Tedd’s background spans architectural drafting and design, project and team management, consulting, and building code practices. His combined industry expertise and educational leadership continue to shape the next generation of AEC professionals.