Acoustics in Architecture – A Master Class

Participants will describe impact of background noise on speech and privacy
Participants will discuss acoustical importance of absorptive materials
Participants will describe impact of wall and ceiling construction on acoustics
Participants will list requirements for environmental noise, background noise, speech privacy and sound isolation

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Acoustics in Architecture – A Master Class

May 28, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

*1 HSW*
Registration is REQUIRED by May 28 at 10 AM: event website found in “Details” below.
Presented by Steven J. Thorburn with Thorburn Associates

This program explores the ways that acoustics can impact our built environment. After a brief review on acoustics terms, the session looks at various concerns clients have raised including:

  • Restaurant acoustics
  • IIC and STC in mixed use and multi-family housing
  • Conference room acoustics and glazing options
  • Mechanical noise control
  • How to treat spaces acoustically with our newer, flexible, collaborative, more open space plans
  • Acoustics in healthcare

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will describe impact of background noise on speech and privacy
  • Participants will discuss acoustical importance of absorptive materials
  • Participants will describe impact of wall and ceiling construction on acoustics
  • Participants will list requirements for environmental noise, background noise, speech privacy and sound isolation
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