Building Shell Acoustical Performance

AIA CREDIT: Yes

ABSTRACT:

This presentation will review the importance of the acoustical performance of glazed and solid assemblies of the building shell.  Attendees will review strategies on achieving an appropriate acoustical environment that prevents sleep, speech and activity interference.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understanding of applicable codes, regulations and standards.
2. Review of Design Guidelines available to comply with project requirements.
3. Review of laboratory and field measurement standards and procedures. 
4. Assessment of acoustic performance in terms of Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) single-number ratings as well as more detailed measures will be explored

PRESENTER BIO:

Mr. Fred Moritz is Vice President and Senior Engineer with Shiner + Associates, Inc.  As project manager and project principal for a wide variety of projects, he is responsible for the establishment of project acoustical criteria and coordination of project team members to implement acoustical design measures throughout the programming, design and construction of new projects. Mr. Moritz has had more than forty years of experience in architectural, environmental and industrial acoustics. He has authored and contributed to numerous technical papers and presentations. 

RSVP:

For BEC Chicago members, an RSVP invite will be sent out approximately 7 to 10 days in advance of event. For non-BEC Chicago members interested in attending, you may contact Jeff Diqui at jdiqui@stocorp.com to request an invite. The inviation will include a link to an RSVP.