Customizable Acoustical Solutions for Open Plenum Design
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the importance of acoustical design for open spaces and how free-hanging and direct-mounted ceiling systems provide acoustic control.
- Identify how to transform a space using customizable metal ceiling systems for open plenums.
- Assess how to enhance open plenums with wood and felt ceiling systems.
- Describe how to design with innovative fiberglass ceiling systems, including oversized panels, clouds, and baffles, to achieve dramatic, sculptural design.
- Explore how to use felt ceiling systems to maximize acoustics and aesthetics.
Credits:
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
Modern open spaces create a unique set of challenges when it comes to acoustics, particularly because many new buildings are designed with open plans, and open plenums. Fortunately, there are innovative open plenum ceiling systems on the market that can help to overcome these challenges. This course will discuss customizable acoustical solutions for open plenum design, including baffles, beams, clouds, and acoustical wall panels, which are available in a variety of materials like metal, wood, fiberglass, and felt. The course will explore the importance of acoustical design and how these open plenum ceiling systems can transform a space aesthetically while maximizing acoustics.
Photo courtesy of CertainTeed Architectural
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Robert Marshall, is senior technical manager for CertainTeed Architectural and a 45-year participant in the commercial ceiling industry. |
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The ceilings and walls you create in a space are more than mere surfaces. They offer aesthetic beauty that inspires creativity and contributes to well-being in offices, schools, medical facilities, hotels, and more. They offer acoustic benefits that help workers focus, students learn, and patients heal. So it’s critical to find partners and collaborators who help you solve building problems creatively and efficiently, while tackling the most demanding challenges in acoustics, installation, engineering, and innovation. That’s where CertainTeed Architectural Products comes in. We’ll manage the details so you can focus on pushing the boundaries of ceiling design.
From economical acoustical tiles and suspension systems to custom-engineered ceilings showpieces in metal, felt, fiberglass, and wood, the CertainTeed Architectural Products portfolio includes solutions for every space and every budget – all with the backing of technical expertise and world-class customer support that can help you unleash the creative potential of every project. |
