Program Overview:
As sustainability continues to drive the specifications for interior spaces, the understanding of the impact that materials have on both people and the planet has deepened. The presentation will commence with an overview of the general ceiling-tile market, followed by an in-depth examination of the inherent sustainability and performance properties of stone wool.
Subsequently, the evaluation of human and environmental health impacts of ceiling tiles will be explored through various certifications, standards, and declarations, and a comparison will be made between stone wool and other acoustic ceiling tile substrates.
Further investigation will focus on the importance of indoor air quality, demonstrating how stone wool is engineered to create an optimal environment and positively influence interior acoustic levels.
The presentation will conclude by highlighting the critical role of collaboration in the ongoing commitment to sustainable design.
This course begins with an overview of key certifications and declarations that support sustainable building initiatives. Next, an overview of the stone wool substrate and how it enhances interior spaces, specifically acoustic ceiling panels.
We will define indoor environmental quality (IEQ), a term coined by the USGBC in LEED and now used throughout the built environment. Deconstructing IEQ, by beginning with analyzing acoustic comfort in interior spaces and its impact on occupant health.
Then, indoor air quality (IAQ) emphasizing the importance of low-emitting materials and mold protection.
Understand the sustainability & performance attributes of stone wool ceiling tiles.
- Distinguish how LEED v4.1, Living Building Challenge V4.1, and WELL v2 incorporate transparency, embodied carbon, indoor air quality, and acoustics within each building standard.
- Explain the impact of buildings on climate change and compare the differences between operational and embodied carbon.
- Identify the short and long-term health impacts of buildings on occupants, focusing on indoor air quality & acoustics.
Credits: 1 LU|HSW, 1 GCBI CE, 1 IDCEC, 1 OAA, 1 AIBC, 1 AAA
Length: 1 hour
There is no cost to bring this program into your firm or chapter meeting.
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