Properties of Light
How light works, how it is measured, and how designers use it.
Building Science
How sound and light work in buildings. Covers architectural acoustics, acceptable room sound levels, the properties of light, and the types of shielding used in buildings.
Architectural Acoustics – Controlling Sound
Covers acoustics in architecture including Sound Transmission Class (STC), Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), and Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC).
Architectural Acoustics – Acceptable Room Sound Levels
A description of the various background noise criteria for buildings and rooms, including a table of acceptable noise levels for a number of space types.
Shielding in Buildings
Descriptions of the types of shielding used in buildings.