Sonic Harmony: Where Architecture Meets Acoustics
AIAU25-ARM01R
1
LU|HSW
Course expires on: 12/17/2026
Description
This session explores the vital role of sound in shaping healthy, sustainable, and inspiring built environments. Drawing on research in indoor environmental quality (IEQ), behavioral science, and biophilic design, it examines how acoustic design influences human well-being, productivity, and social connection. Participants will discover how to integrate acoustics seamlessly with aesthetics, using evidence-based strategies and real-world case studies to create spaces that are not only visually compelling but also sonically supportive.
This session was recorded live on October 28, 2025.
Learning Objectives
Explain indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and how acoustics interact with lighting, air quality, and thermal comfort to influence occupant well-being.
Describe the effects of sound on human health and behavior, including reduced productivity, impaired learning, diminished healing, and increased stress.
Recognize the multisensory nature of design, understanding how sight, sound, and other senses shape architectural experiences.
Apply principles of biophilic design, emphasizing the restorative role of natural soundscapes in built environments.
Evaluate evidence-based acoustic design strategies for their impact on sustainability, aesthetics, and occupant well-being across various settings.
This free course is brought to you through a partnership with Armstrong World Industries.
Julian Treasure helps leaders and teams to transform communication, performance, and relationships. His books, talks, and workshops reveal the science-backed secrets of conscious listening, powerful speaking, and designed sound to supercharge productivity, engagement, and well-being. Julian’s five TED talks, including the sixth most-viewed of all time, have been viewed more than 160 million times, and his online courses have taught over 150,000 students. He has written the books Sound Business, the award-winning How To Be Heard, and Sound Affects, and he curates The Listening Society online. He has been honored with Toastmasters’ Golden Gavel Award and the International Listening Association’s Special Recognition Award.