Beyond the Noise: Acoustic Design Strategies

Join AIA Chicago’s Technical Issues Knowledge Community for “Acoustics 101 and LEED,” an introductory presentation that explores the basics of acoustics in architectural design. This session will cover fundamental concepts such as acoustical isolation, background noise, and reverberation, providing rules of thumb and defining key ratings systems. Participants will gain an understanding of acoustics requirements for LEED, WELL, and other standards, learning how to design spaces for optimal speech clarity and privacy.