Rapidly changing trends in our society, such as urbanization and modern lifestyle, have resulted in isolation of humans from our experiences within nature. Early research has shown that psychological effects of biophilic design on noise perception have a significant influence in the well-being and health such as focus, information retention, productivity and creativity. In this course, we will identify these potential problems and the effects of them; as well as outline different corrective actions to mitigate/lessen the issues.

CEU Information:
Online Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.00
Live Face-to-Face Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.00

AIA & IDCEC approved course.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.

• Identify the positive and negative physiological and psychological effects of different sound-scapes on humans.
• Understand cognitive limitation caused by different sound environments.
• Understand the impact of sound environment on productivity and creativity.
• Be able to  identify corrective actions available to us to improve the environment’s soundscape.

Undesirable acoustics in educational spaces have long been considered averse to our goals to effectively teach, create, collaborate, listen, and learn. The impact on students’ academic achievement, social adaptation and mental health can be vast and long lasting. In this class we will examine impact of different sound problems and how introduce solutions to mitigate them. Learn about solutions that create synergy between the architecture and the classroom environment to optimize student learning, student recruitment, and teacher retention.

CEU Information:
Live Face-to-Face Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.00

AIA approved course.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.

• Understand basic classroom acoustics
• Identify the factors that affect our acoustic experience in a space and explain why noise distracts us and impacts our health, behavior, comfort, and emotions
• Understand the impact of sound on productivity, creativity, educational performance
• Pedagogical changes in the environment

Undesirable acoustics in educational spaces have long been considered averse to our goals to effectively teach, create, collaborate, listen, and learn. Now, in the wake of implementing pandemic protocols, our acoustic comfort in these spaces is greatly challenged. This course examines the impacts of poor soundscapes in educational facilities and introduces innovative solutions for improving acoustics in these areas while keeping us comfortable and safe from exposure to emerging viruses.

CEU Information:
Online Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.25
Live Face-to-Face Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.00

AIA & IDCEC approved course.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.

• Identify the factors that affect our acoustic experience in a space and explain why noise distracts us and impacts our health, behavior, comfort, and emotions
• Evaluate the performance attributes of PET felt and demonstrate how its versatility offers an aesthetic as well as sound absorption solution
• Identify design strategies using PET felt to facilitate acoustic comfort in teaching and learning environments
• Discuss how protective coverings and social distancing can make hearing and speech clarity more difficult in educational spaces
• Discuss how an installation of PET felt can help with communication challenges, defining space parameters, and hygiene practices in learning spaces in a post-pandemic world

The hospitality industry thrives on positive customer
experiences. These experiences are often shared on social media, and reviews of a restaurant or hotel now commonly include the acoustical aspects of the experiences. Hospitality venues must be constructed to the highest standards in order to achieve the necessary level of customer satisfaction; this includes providing a positive acoustic environment for a wide range of situations.

CEU Information:
Online Course: AIA/HSW/IDCEC Learning units:1.00
Live Face-to-Face Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.00

AIA & IDCEC approved course.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.

• Utilize the basic principles of sound movement to identify appropriate sound control applications
• Create acoustically private accommodations that optimize the comfort and well-being of occupants
• Eliminate or mitigate noisy conditions that can be irritating or damaging to hospitality clients, and
• Design aesthetically and acoustically pleasing public spaces that improve the hospitality experience for all users.

Good acoustic and aesthetic environments are important to the health, safety, comfort, satisfaction, productivity, and general well-being of all building users. This course outlines the benefits of and methodologies for simultaneously creating both with wall and ceiling acoustic treatments.

The highly illustrated course includes detailed descriptions of the many acoustic wall and ceiling treatment options available, as well as sample installations.

CEU Information:
Online Course: AIA/HSW/IDCEC Learning units:1.00
Live Face-to-Face Course: AIA/HSW Learning units:1.00

AIA & IDCEC approved course.
AEC Daily reports Learning Units on members’ behalf.

• Recall the attributes of beneficial acoustics when designing productive work environments
• Utilize acoustic applications to create safe, comfortable acoustical environments
• Specify acoustically balanced control treatments with high visual appeal, and
• Integrate and balance reflective and absorbent acoustic elements to create facilities that enable effective communication, heighten personal enjoyment, and improve health