Acoustical Measurements for Architectural Reasons (BSS739)
Course Description:
This course will briefly cover the basics of sound and acoustics and then delve into the commonly used acoustic tests for architectural evaluation of living, work and recreational spaces: reverberation time, transmission loss, STC (sound transmission class) and IIC (impact insulation class). The attendee will see how these metrics are useful in assessing the acoustic “quality†of a given design. We will examine some case studies of how these field measurements were used to formulate a solution to a severe condominium noise problem, and how the results were achieved.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the term decibel, and state some decibel ranges for common sound situations
- Provide an informal definition of three widely used sound performance measures
- Discuss some of the physical and sonic performance properties of three popular materials used for acoustic ceiling panels
- Describe some acoustical design considerations for: office spaces, educational spaces, and healthcare facilities
- Describe a general strategy for selecting acoustic panels and give examples
- Describe research on and a national standard for noise levels in educational settings
- Describe some of the design implications of a proposed AIA acoustic design standard for healthcare facilities
Credits:
 1 AIA ( HSW) |
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