Beyond the Noise: Elevating Building Design, Performance and Experience with Acoustics
1 AIA LU/HSW; 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:
- Understand the Principles of Acoustical Design: Analyze and explore the fundamental principles related to interior acoustic design and
- Identify the Benefits of Modern Acoustical Solutions: Explore how acoustical strategies improve occupant comfort, productivity, and well-being in various building types
- Evaluate Acoustical Materials and Technologies: Gain insight into different materials, products, and design strategies that enhance acoustical performance without compromising aesthetic design goals.
- Incorporate Acoustics into the Design Process: Discover how to seamlessly integrate acoustical solutions from the conceptual phase through project completion, ensuring that spaces meet both aesthetic, sustainability, and functional goals.
- Meet Industry Acoustical Codes and Standards: Become familiar with key building codes, standards, and guidelines related to acoustics and how they influence design decisions.
This course is part of the Acoustics Academy
This CEU will review the principles of acoustic design and how they affect indoor environmental quality, improving occupant comfort and well-being by using and understanding modern acoustical solutions and performance. We’ll learn about incorporating acoustics into the design process from concept to completion to ensure function, aesthetics and sustainability goals are being met and understand how acoustical standards, codes and guidelines can influence design decisions.
Photo courtesy of Armstrong World Industries
|
Julian Treasure, is an author and international speaker on conscious listening, powerful speaking and business sound. His five TED talks, including the sixth most viewed of all time, have been viewed more than 150 million times and and his online courses have taught over 140,000 students. He has been widely featured as a communication and sound expert in the world's media. For 20 years, Julian has helped major brands worldwide to design effective sound, particularly in physical spaces. His first book ‘Sound Business’ is a seminal work on business sound; his second ‘How to Be Heard’ won both SOVAS and Audie global awards and his third ‘Sound Affects’ about the power and wonder of sound will be published worldwide in 2025. |
|
Sean Browne, is the senior manager of the Research and Development group at Armstrong, where he leads a team of innovative engineers and scientists. He is responsible for the company’s Codes and 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 and ASTM International. 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. |
|
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 |
Notice
