Sonic Shangri-la – The Art of Sound
Exploring the Harmony of Innovation, Design, and Acoustic Excellence
Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries
Learning Objectives:
- Acknowledge the basic principles and benefits of using a variety of acoustical treatments for wall-to-wall ceilings, exposed structure spaces and wall applications.
- Consider contemporary acoustical ceiling and wall solutions available to meet design needs for today and the future.
- Assess how different configurations of ceiling solutions can affect sound performance, such as absorption, sound blocking and reflection.
- Apply acoustical test standards and design guidelines to achieve optimal performance on any project type.
Credits:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Join us as we explore the Art of Sound; acoustical design concepts and techniques to help you deliver harmonious perfection for the ears on your next project. Sound becomes a medium in and of itself. Capable of being shaped, directed, mitigated, and manipulated, the elements of sound can be sculpted to form the ideal composition for any space or activity.
Managing acoustics is more than a technical process. It is a craft that requires expertise, precision, vision – and a broad palette of materials and techniques – to raise auditory experiences to an art form.
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Originally published in February 2025