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Acoustic design considerations at the building envelope

Cladding and Facade Systems

Acoustic design considerations at the building envelope

Acentech's Ben Markham identifies the primary concerns with acoustic performance at the building envelope and offers proven solutions for mitigating acoustic issues.


December 20, 2022

In this new episode for HorizonTV, Ben Markham, LEED AP, Principal Consultant and Director of the Architectural Acoustics Group with Acentech, identifies the primary concerns with acoustic performance at the building envelope, and offers proven solutions for mitigating acoustic issues. Markham addresses acoustic design challenges related to rooftop entertainment spaces, high-density urban building projects, and modern facade design trends such as jumbo glass. Markham talks with BD+C's Editorial Director David Barista.

Special thanks to our episode sponsor: The BILCO Company.

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