Stop the Stomp: Techniques for Building the Quiet Apartment Building
Acoustical performance and practical multifamily building techniques to reduce noise
Sponsored by Urban Surfaces | Presented by Brandon Cutler and John LoVerde
Webinar On-Demand
Over 600 million people live in multifamily housing globally, accounting for 43.9 million U.S. households. The American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) reports noise as the fourth most common complaint in multifamily housing. Our course, Stop the Stomp: Techniques for Building the Quiet Apartment Building, examines the causes of noise problems, offers acoustical performance requirements, and recommends practical building techniques to reduce noise in multifamily settings.
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Brandon Cutler, National Sales Manager at Urban Surfaces, is a seasoned professional in the field of surface design and installation. With over 25 years of hands-on experience in managing complex surface installation projects, Brandon brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to every endeavor. His ability to seamlessly integrate diverse materials, textures, and finishes ensures that each project reflects the client's desired aesthetic and functional requirements. |
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John LoVerde is recognized in the USA as an expert consultant and leader in acoustics testing, research, and reporting methodology. As Veneklasen Associates’ Director of Architectural Acoustics, he’s designed all manners of building types including multifamily residential properties, office buildings and corporate interiors, educational facilities, performance venues, hotels and resorts, and hospitals. John’s expertise is often called upon to provide expert testimony, and he has developed specialized acoustical risk management programs for many owners and developers, which they employ portfolio-wide. Since his consultant career began at Veneklasen Associates in 1989, John has published over 80 technical papers. He teaches and lectures internationally, presenting at the last nine meetings of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA). In 2009, he was appointed to ASA’s Technical Committee on Architectural Acoustics, and in 2013, John was further recognized in the field as a full Member of the ASA. Most recently in 2017, John was elected to Fellow status within the ASA. |
Urban Surfaces specializes in manufacturing and distributing best-in-class vinyl plank products. The company is focused on building strategic partnerships with industry leaders in the multi-family and single-family business channels while providing superior modern flooring solutions with world-class service at compelling values.
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in September 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Identify the characteristics of sound and the negative impacts noise has on occupants.
- Explore the viability of sound mitigation techniques and which ASTM standards govern acoustical design.
- Recognize the difference between room acoustics and building acoustics and which acoustical performance recommendations are appropriate for different types of spaces based on ASTM standards.
- Identify the appropriate mitigation solutions to implement the best acoustical design for multifamily projects.
