Acoustical Design for Today's Buildings
Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries
1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IDCEC CEU/HSW; 1 GBCI CE Hour; 0.1 ICC CEU; 0.1 IACET CEU*; 1 AIBD P-CE; AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines; AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.; MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; This course can be self-reported to the NLAA.; This course can be self-reported to the NSAA; NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour; OAA 1 Learning Hour; SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze and explore the fundamental principles related to interior acoustic design and their relationship to green buildings and sustainable design.
- Examine the traditional and new ceiling system options available to provide interior acoustic treatments that are both visually appealing as well as acoustically appropriate to the space use.
- Assess the various characteristics of acoustical ceilings that can contribute to green and sustainable building design.
- Recognize and identify the acoustic needs of different design applications and the attributes to look for, including contributions to green building certification.
This course is part of the Acoustics Academy
Acoustics are one of the foundational pillars of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)that not only affect occupant satisfaction but also productivity, confidentiality, and health. This one-hour CEU will dive into the world of interior acoustic design. We'll explore the fundamental principles of creating sustainable spaces that sound as good as they look.
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Large open meeting spaces have traditionally been a challenge for controlling noise. New acoustic ceiling treatments and approaches have allowed for the merger of sound control and aesthetics.
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Armstrong World Industries is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial ceiling and wall systems. At home, at work, in health-care facilities, classrooms, stores, and restaurants, Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions offer interior options that help
create healthy, sustainable spaces that protect people and cultivate well-being and comfort so they can be at their best.
Armstrong is committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that empower its customers to create beautiful, high-performance residential and commercial buildings. Armstrong continues to grow and prosper for the benefit of all its stakeholders. armstrongceilings.com/commercial |
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in December 2023
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