Live Webinar – Acoustics in Architecture – A Master Class

AIA Triangle Virtual Lunch

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Acoustics in Architecture – A Master Class

Thursday, May 28 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | 1 AIA HSW Credit

AIA Member/AIAT Annual Sponsors: $0 | Non-members: $20

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Deadline to register May 28 at 10:00 am

Zoom meeting information will be emailed to registrants

PROGRAM:

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

PRESENTED BY:

Steven J. Thorburn, PE, LEED AP, CTS-D, CTS-I

As a founding principal of Thorburn Associates, Steve is a licensed engineer with 30+ years’ experience in the architectural application of acoustic, audiovisual/technology and lighting systems. His dual degrees in electrical engineering and technical theatre give him a balanced left brain/right brain approach to project solutions. His experience on over 3500 different projects includes libraries, performing arts centers, auditoriums and lecture halls, laboratories, corporate facilities, presentation and conference facilities, university buildings, film and video studios, house of worship, luxury hotels, recording facilities, entertainment facilities, government projects, and medical facilities. Educator of the Year, noted author and teacher, round out his professional career.