RIBA Accredited Acoustic Plaster CPD
New RIBA accredited CPD: Designing for acoustic comfort in architecture
Armourcoat’s new RIBA accredited Acoustic Plaster CPD focuses on designing for acoustic comfort in architecture, presenting a detailed overview of sound and acoustics together with informative design considerations and solutions to help deliver enhanced acoustics across contemporary architectural spaces.
Created to support architects and designers in specifying acoustic design solutions, the presentation provides a clear understanding of the key principles of sound and acoustics within modern interiors, including how effective acoustic choices can deliver high-performance, calm and inviting spaces which enhance health and wellbeing.
Covering the science of sound, acoustics in architecture, relevant legislation, effective acoustic solutions, practical installation, and design options, the 45-minute presentation outlines how and why informed design choices can deliver optimum and effective acoustic solutions for different spaces – including specific requirements for different sectors.
Designing for acoustic comfort in architecture
Accredited by RIBA, the new CPD highlights the features and benefits of using natural acoustic plaster in interiors across all sectors, together with the design and sustainability credentials of a mineral plaster system to achieve interiors that look and feel cohesive and elegant.
Main topics covered include:
- Understanding Sound –The science of sound and sound energy: how we hear; how the human brain processes sound
- Acoustics in Architecture – The principles of acoustics and sound reverberation performance across architectural spaces: sound comfort; use cases for both ‘intelligibility’ and ‘confidentiality’ depending on specific project requirements
- Legislation – Acoustic performance standards pertaining to commercial application, inc. schools and educational settings: sound insulation and noise reduction for commercial buildings and interiors; fire rating class certification
- Acoustic Solutions – General acoustic solutions for architectural interiors: acoustic plaster systems, inc. Class A, B, & C systems; sound insulation and noise reduction for commercial interiors; certification and testing; risk mitigation; specification considerations
- Installation of Acoustic Plaster – The production and application of acoustic plaster systems: pre-site production; on-site application; refurbishment; maintenance
- Design possibilities – Design scope: standard colours and textures; bespoke design capabilities; application potential, including curved and vaulted surfaces up to 200 m² seamless surfaces
Book a CPD
If you would like Armourcoat to present the CPD at your office or studio; online; or would like to book an appointment to see this at Armourcoat’s Head Office in Sevenoaks, please get in touch via the link below.
About Armourcoat
Armourcoat manufactures its own materials and product systems in the UK, supplying and installing natural mineral finishes across architectural projects around the world. Armourcoat finishes are naturally durable, breathable, VOC free, and achieve Indoor Air Comfort® certification standard for healthier interiors.
Finishes are supplied with third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) detailing verified data required to help architects, designers, and specifiers make informed choices regarding a project’s environmental and health impact.
Company accreditations: B-Corp, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CHAS Elite, Smas Worksafe, Safe Contractor
Product certifications: EN ISO 354:2003, EN 13501-1:2007, EPD, HPD, Indoor Air Comfort®