Items Tagged with 'STC (sound transmission class)'

Mike Amaral, QuietRock Product Manager for PABCO Gypsum, discusses why acoustics are a critical consideration when converting commercial buildings into residential or mixed-use spaces, explaining the limitations of relying solely on STC ratings and the impact of flanking paths and structure-borne noise. 

Acentech announced the formation of their Innovation & Resources Group (IRG) and the appointment of Andy Carballeira, INCE Bd. Cert., as Director of Innovation.

Building acoustics are a crucial design concern for all projects. Strategies for ensuring a sonically comfortable environment extend from the building’s exterior to deep within its interior, and often elements of these strategies must work together.

After a comprehensive renovation, the Marshall N. White Community Center, a two-story, 68,000-square-foot building honors its namesake’s legacy and offers a vibrant hub with a wide range of recreational, educational and social programs for all ages.

Achieving WELL sound performance starts with thoughtful design and material selection. Here are the most effective architectural strategies.

One of the more subtle ways to make a building temperature controlled while considering the planet is ventilated facade systems. This cladding system changes a building’s envelope, improving the building’s efficiency and impact.

Acentech announced Acentech’s President, Benjamin Markham, and Principal Michael Bahtiarian have been recognized for their significant contributions in the fields of architectural acoustics and noise control with the honor of Fellow designation in May 2023.

When evaluating the prospective location for a multi-family residential project, there are many factors that should be considered. Chief among them is a factor that is often overlooked: potentially intrusive existing noise sources around the building site.

Inner sound dampening second windows added behind the original cost effectively stop external noise penetration and preserve design aesthetics while improving insulation value and comfort.

As some of us make the shift from working from home to heading back to an office space, it leads me to wonder what the offices of the future will look like. There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has altered our entire way of life. It’s definitely altered how we’ll design public places too.