The Sound Control Toolbox for Architects
This course provides a helpful toolbox for architects to refer to when designing for acoustics performance.
These tools will provide a greater understanding of sound, an in depth look at sound testing and test reports, the impact that components can have on a wall design’s performance and how best to communicate your design to avoid jobsite confusion.
Learning Objectives
- Basic Tools: The terms, definitions and acronyms used in building acoustics.
- Specialty Tools: The acoustic report and the hidden details that can make or break a design.
- Power Tools: The components of a wall and how each component choice will affect performance.
- Drafting Tools: The plans, notes, and intentions communicated effectively to the installer.
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW
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