Beyond Flexible
How ceiling baffles are providing innovative solutions for healthier, more well-designed spaces
Sponsored by Maxxit
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss how the acoustical aspects of ceiling baffles contribute to the well-being of occupants.
- Describe new design trends that create problems with sound reverberation, negatively impacting occupant comfort.
- Explain how ceiling baffles are manufactured and the attributes that contribute to lower costs, shorter lead times, and better sustainability.
- List how ceiling baffle systems integrate with other indoor environmental quality (IEQ) elements, contributing to occupant health and safety.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This test is no longer available for credit
Of all the different ceiling options available today in commercial construction, ceiling baffles combine acoustical performance and design versatility. This learning unit will give an overview of ceiling baffle design trends, discuss their impact on occupant well being and explain how ceiling baffles are manufactured and the attributes that contribute to lower costs, shorter lead times, and better sustainability.
Photo courtesy of Maxxit
Originally published in April 2022