Understanding Acoustics for Windows & Doors – Design Principles & Solutions for the External Envelope

This CPD Understanding Acoustics will explore how windows and doors contribute to the acoustic performance of the building envelope. We’ll unpack the fundamentals of sound, how it is measured, and how it behaves in built environments. Then we’ll move into testing standards and acoustic ratings before examining real-world design and specification factors for windows and doors.

Learning objectives

At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:

• Explain the fundamental properties of sound and how it behaves in built environments.
• Describe the standard acoustic testing procedures for windows and doors, including relevant ratings and compliance benchmarks.
• Evaluate the acoustic performance of various door and window systems and glazing types.
• Identify project-specific acoustic requirements and select appropriate window and door solutions to meet performance goals.

AACA NSCA Competency Standards related to this session:

PC12 PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
PC24 PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC28 PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC33 PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC46 DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

Speaker

Doug Stewart – Architectural Specification Representative, AWS (WA)