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
What a full year of programming for AIA Winston-Salem! None of it would be possible without our generous sponsors. From volunteering your time to providing financial support, you’ve helped make so much of what we’ve accomplished this year possible!We still have a few more events to go this Fall, but we wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU for continuing to invest in our architectural community. We couldn’t do it without you!
October’s AIA Winston-Salem Section Lunch took us off-site to the beautiful showroom of Ember Audio + Design! EMBER Audio + Design This locally owned Winston-Salem gem brings together high-performance audio, modern furniture, and thoughtful design.Our session, “Beyond Aesthetics: How Lighting, Materials & Furniture Shape Human Well-Being,” explored how lighting, acoustics, materials, and ergonomics influence our health, comfort, and experience of a space. A big thank you to the Ember team for hosting us and sharing your expertise! How lucky are we to have this local resource in downtown WS!