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Understanding and Achieving Acoustic Standards in Schools
Type: Seminar
We know that for hearing impaired children the acoustic environment can be the most important factor in terms of participation within mainstream classes. The Essex Study, financed and investigated impartially, also reveals the impact of differing acoustic environments on hearing pupils and teachers. Current standards and the varying options for refurbishing a classroom are discussed and analysed, with some surprising but beneficial outcomes for all.

Sound and the Modern Office
Type: Seminar
The presentation gives architects an overview of a macro environment that has an impact on the way offices are designed. The presentation also emphases the importance of acoustic and the affects and consequences that may be encountered if the issue is ignored. The presentation covers an insight into not just the modern office but also identifying the relationship between the office and the role acoustic plays.

Room Acoustic Comfort
Type: Seminar
This seminar will provide the specifier with knowledge of:

• Room acoustics
• The implications of room type and activity
• The different acoustic requirements for different types of space

Introduction to Acoustics in Education
Type: Seminar
This seminar aims to increase awareness regarding the issues of acoustics in education, the effects, legislation, current research and guidelines for design.

Ceiling Design Solutions
Type: Seminar
This seminar aims to show architects design issues with ceilings, making them think more about design and informing them of relevant regulations and standards.

Acoustics in Modern Teaching & Learning Environments
Type: Seminar
This seminar will help raise awareness of the benefits of a good acoustic educational environment with reference to independent research detailing tangible benefits for the teacher and pupil. It describes the importance of the educational process and the key contribution of acoustics, outlines learning styles and looks at how the research can support better educational outcomes.

Acoustics in High Care Environments
Type: Seminar
This seminar will provide:

• A greater awareness of the impact of noise on employees and companies
• An understanding of basic acoustic principles
• An understanding of cleaning methods
• An understanding of the use of air pressures
• An understanding of standards for interior finishes
• An understanding of what products are suitable for use

Acoustic Requirements for Healthcare
Type: Seminar
This seminar aims to demonstrate the effect of acoustics in healthcare and show recommendations and solutions to the associated problems using case studies.

Acoustic Design for the Modern Office
Type: Seminar
This seminars aims to:

• Explain the evolution of the modern office
• Show the issues that modern office design has created, supported with key research
• Introduce relevant acoustic concepts
• Show how issues can be resolved through improved acoustic design