The New Era of Acoustical Design
Continuing Education
Use the following learning objectives to focus your study while reading this month’s Continuing Education article.
Learning Objectives - After reading this article, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the basic principles and benefits of using a variety of acoustical treatments
- Recognize contemporary ceiling solutions available to meet design needs for today and tomorrow.
- Assess how different configurations of ceiling solutions can affect sound performance, such as absorption and reflection.
- Apply acoustical test standards and design guidelines to achieve optimal performance.
This webinar is part of the Acoustics Academy
Bad acoustical Reputation? Out of Style ceilings? Don’t Tolerate It. Join us for this webinar where we will explore a new Era of acoustical design concepts and techniques that are shaping the future of interior design. You will learn how to take your Blank Space from Nothing New to something beyond your client's Wildest Dreams. Whether you are an architect, engineer, designer, or student, this webinar will have you on your way to being a mastermind of the new romantics of sound. Are you ready for it?
Sean Browne Manager, Codes and Standards for Armstrong World Industries will cover the latest developments in material test standards and space performance standards. He will explain how these standards can help labs produce more accurate and reliable results that match the real-world conditions of space. He will also share some examples and best practices for applying these standards in different space projects.
At the end of the dynamic presentations, there will be a brief Q&A session to discuss key points from the webinar.
Photo courtesy of Armstrong World Industries
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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. |
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Charles Salter, PE has practiced acoustical engineering for over 50 years. With educational backgrounds in architecture, planning, engineering, and business, he has conducted a wide range of consulting in the areas of architectural acoustics, noise control engineering, and environmental noise impact. He has had project responsibility for various facility types including schools, recreation centers, offices, theaters, residences, hospitals, and civic buildings. Mr. Salter is a Continuing Lecturer at UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design and graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S. Art and Design: Architecture Concentration, Minor: City Planning, Tufts University, B.S.C.E Structural Engineering, Minor: Economics. |
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Liesl Morell, is an Architectural Sales Manager with Armstrong World Industries, supporting the San Francisco and Northern California design community. Building upon her experience as an interior designer, a LEED AP and WELL AP, and working with the sustainability team at Armstrong, Liesl has advocated for products that meet today's most stringent sustainability goals and contribute to towards healthy indoor environmental quality. |