Acoustics for Open-Plan Design

Acoustics for Open-Plan Design

This course examines the relationship between acoustics and open-plan design and describes how spray-applied acoustical finishes can be utilized to optimize comfort, productivity and to further sustainable design objectives in open office environments. Unlike hard surfaces and materials, which reflect sound, spray-applied acoustical finishes absorb excessive noise. In addition to acoustic performance, these materials offer additional performance properties, and can be tailored to meet distinct design objectives.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Address the need for acoustical finishes in open-plan design, and describe how spray-applied acoustical finishes can be utilized for those areas
  2. Examine the relationship between acoustics and sustainable design, and review green building certification systems that contain acoustic performance credits
  3. Describe how spray-applied acoustical finishes can be utilized to provide multiple performance properties, and how they can be tailored to meet the design objectives
  4. Examine open design concepts where spray-applied acoustical finishes were utilized to maximize functionality, enhance the design, and to further green building objectives
Available Regions: 
Continental US
Design Category: 
(09) Finishes
Applicable Credits