Mass Timber Acoustics & Applications
Part 1: Intro, How-To Design, Building Codes and Sound Flanking
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 13:00 (Eastern US Time) / 11:00 (Mountain time)
From AIA Canada Society + Wood WORKS!
CES Credits: 1 AIA LU
Presenter: Tim Preager, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., Principal, Aercoustics Engineering
Course Description: The acoustics and sound transmission of the ever-growing popularity of mass timber building elements such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and others, will be discussed as it pertains to design, building codes, how sound travels from room to room and practical solutions. One of the main properties valued of mass timber, it’s light-weight and strength/weight ratio, actually is it’s worst property for sound transfer. This discussion will provide an introduction to acoustic terms, followed by a run-through of the various acoustic properties of typical mass timber structures, and ending with solutions and examples. An important theme throughout this discussion will be the implication on design elements and how the acoustic design can affect architectural finishes, construction sequencing, landlord tenant agreements and structural design.
Timothy Preager is a Principal at Aercoustics Engineering and has been working in the field of acoustics, noise and vibration since 2006. Over this period, Tim has worked on a wide range of projects of solving acoustic problems in existing buildings and designing new ones for residential and commercial spaces. With the advance in mass timber construction recently, Tim has taken an interest in this new technology and has had the opportunity to work closely with this emerging building tech on the Wood Innovation Design Centre, the Catalyst building with Katerra as part of Spokane’s University District in Washington State and more recently with a mixed use student residence, office and teaching building at the University of Toronto and with Sidewalk Labs as part of the Quayside development.
