Acoustics For Sustainable Building Design
 

To gain an understanding of the fundamental design aspects of building acoustics and noise control
Entry level acoustics knowledge for all engineering students to get a job in the acoustic industry.
Acoustic design aspects for sustainable building design and green building rating systems
Project case studies where acoustic design theory can be applied.
Requirements
High school mathematics and physics knowledge an advantage but not essential.
Description
This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in sustainable building design with a focus on building acoustics and noise control. Topics covered include acoustic fundamentals, room acoustics, sound insulation, impact noise, and acoustics for sustainable design.By the end of this course students will have an appreciation of how acoustics plays a key role in sustainable building design.Course content in detail:Section 1. Acoustic Fundamentals a. What is sound? b. Decibel arithmetic c. Describing sound sources d. Acoustic properties of materials e. More detail on sound absorptionSection 2. Sound transfer between spacesa. Airborne and structureborne soundb. Sound insulating constructionsc. Impact noised. Sound insulating floor systemse. Impact noise reductionSection 3. Background Noise Levels in Spaces (from HVAC)a. Measuring HVAC System Noise Levelsb. A-weighted Sound Pressure Levelc. NR and NC curvesSection 4. Acoustics for Sustainable Design a. Acoustic considerations for sustainable design (city and building scale) b. Acoustic comfort in green building rating systems c. Acoustics for open plan offices d. Acoustic privacy in meeting rooms and offices e. Natural ventilation and noise control f. Dual vented window design g. Naturally ventilated design of a library h. Recycled materials with acoustic properties i. Daylighting and acoustics
Advanced high school and university students.,Mature age students doing self-serve learning on acoustics and noise control.,University graduates to qualify for graduate acoustic consultant job positions.,Engineering and architecture professionals wanting to understand acoustic design considerations for buildings on large multidisciplinary projects.,University course coordinators needing specialist content on acoustics and noise control.