The Impact of Sound on Indoor Environmental Quality
AIAU23-ARM01R
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LU
5.00
Course expires on: 09/30/2026
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Description
According to the U.S. EPA, almost 90% of our time is spent indoors, emphasizing the importance of the materials that surround us. Acoustical design can enhance or diminish the experience of any space. This course will walk through the importance of designing and installing appropriate acoustical treatments, which may be about more than absorption – for example, spaces in healthcare, education, and offices rely on sound blocking for speech privacy and clear communication.
Participants will learn how acoustical ceiling and wall solutions can contribute to improved Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) and meet today’s most stringent sustainability requirements.
Learning Objectives
Learn how high-quality IEQ requires proper acoustics and noise control because of the four proven effects of sound on human beings
Discover that in acoustical design, sound absorption is necessary but not sufficient — sound blocking is also required for privacy and comfort
Explore how well-designed and varied acoustical performance can enhance different types of space
Master how to deliver the right sound for each space by using acoustical ceilings and walls
This session was recorded live on September 26, 2023.
This free course is brought to you through a partnership with Armstrong. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Armstrong.
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.