Acentech Spring Seminars 2018

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* 1. What topics are you most interested in learning about during Acentech's Spring Seminars? (Feel free to choose your top 3)

Community + Environmental Noise 101 (1 AIA LU, HSW):
This presentation will define sound and noise metrics, and how they are used in community, environmental and industrial settings, including noise level weighting; noise levels vs. exposure; and State, Federal, Local and OSHA noise limits and codes.

Designing Spaces for Seniors (1 AIA LU, HSW):
An introduction to audiology and acoustics including taking the mystery out of assistive listening devices such as induction loops. Led by presenters from our acoustics and audiovisual systems groups.

Latest AV Display Technologies (1 AIA LU):
Review of the most current display technologies including OLED, Fine Pitch LED, Laser Projection and Microdots.

Better Acoustics and AV in Difficult Spaces (1 AIA LU, HSW):
Discussion and case studies show creative ways to get better sound in traditionally ‘difficult’ spaces such as historic restoration or challenging shaping. Case studies to illustrate the discussion include MIT’s Barker Library, Holy Cross Cathedral and the Harvard Club.

Atrium Acoustics (1 AIA LU, HSW):
Discussion of how the programmed uses of an atrium space affect decisions about the acoustical design. For atriums where speech intelligibility is important, the design variables of interior volume, selection of sound absorbing finish materials, and appropriate sound system technology are key elements.

Safe and Sound: Protecting your Facility with Remote Monitoring (1 AIA LU, HSW):
Presentation and demonstration of remote noise and vibration monitoring systems, including real-time data distribution and analysis. This presentation will discuss how these systems help to eliminate guesswork, inefficiencies and after-the-fact claims for the contractor, and give peace of mind to the building owners and facility operators. Case studies will include: construction, higher education, museums, research labs and performance spaces.

Work it Out: Fitness Centers vs Other Building Occupants (1 AIA LU, HSW):
Are jarring noises from dropped weights, thumping bass from spin and aerobic classes and the clatter of impact sound caused by treadmills hampering your (or your client’s) ability to co-exist with a fitness center? This presentation will review some noise and vibration mitigating strategies and issues to watch out for.

Broadcast and Production Studio Design (1 AIA LU, HSW):
Hear from Acentech’s acoustics and audiovisual systems designers on best practices for designing (or renovating) broadcast and production studios, including best practices for digital and audio recording suites, radio broadcasting, media production and training spaces, and anticipating new trends in the field.

Revit / 3D Modeling: Under the Hood (1 AIA LU):
An 'under the hood' presentation describing how Acentech's acousticians and audiovisual systems designers take digital architectural models to create acoustical and AV coverage models and other calculations in Revit, Sketchup, EASE, CATT and others.

Acoustics for Rehearsal / Performance Spaces (1 AIA LU HSW):
For institutions with budgetary or space programming constraints, a flexible space that allows great acoustics for both rehearsals and performance may be the only viable option. Come learn some space-saving (and potentially money-saving) strategies on optimizing acoustics for rehearsal and performance spaces.

Vibration Concerns in Science & Laboratory Buildings (1 AIA LU HSW)
An introduction to issues related to vibration-sensitive equipment such as used for precision metrology, microbiology, and optical research. We will describe viable approaches for protecting such equipment from vibrations caused by ground motions, personnel activities, and machinery. Topics will include the concepts of favorable layouts, structures, and equipment isolation.