Acoustics in Architecture – A Master Class
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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
Contracts, communication, scope creep, liability… architecture school somehow skipped the “how not to get sued” studio.![]()
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Join us May 20th from 12–1 PM for our AIA Winston-Salem Section Lunch featuring attorney Melissa Dewey Brumback of Ragsdale Liggett PLLC presenting:![]()
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Top 7 Mistakes Architects Make During Project Negotiation & Execution That Sabotage Their Projects and Invite Litigation![]()
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Melissa works closely with architects, engineers, and design professionals across North Carolina, helping firms navigate contracts, risk management, and the realities of practice. This is one of those conversations that feels equally valuable for emerging professionals, firm leaders, and the entire team. ![]()
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📍 500 W. 5th St. Winston-Salem![]()
🕛 May 20th | 12–1 PM![]()
🎓 1 LU![]()
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RSVP: president@aiawinstonsalem.org
Inaugural Bites, Brews, & CEUs was a success! More to come from the event but thank you to our sponsors who made it happen @emberaudio @viatorconstruction @fourthelmconstruction @southeasternarchitectural @oldcastleapg @carolinarep @maxson_associates @blumconstruction and @joynersws for hosting us with beer pairings and the most delicious curated bites from @native.root