# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sound Transmission, Room Acoustics & WELL Building Standard Requirements - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 am – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Acoustics expert Andrew Schmidt (USG Corporation) explains sound transmission, room acoustics, and WELL v2 requirements.About this EventEvent OverviewAcoustics plays a critical role in occupant comfort, privacy, productivity, and wellness within the built environment. Understanding how sound is transmitted, absorbed, and controlled is essential for architects, engineers, specification writers, contractors, and facility managers.Join renowned acoustics researcher Andrew Schmidt as he provides a practical introduction to acoustic fundamentals, explains commonly specified acoustic performance metrics, and reviews current acoustical requirements within the WELL Building Standard. Through real-world examples and practical applications, attendees will gain a better understanding of how acoustic performance is measured, specified, and achieved in buildings.Detailed Event DescriptionSound control and room acoustics are increasingly important considerations in modern building design. From speech privacy in offices to occupant comfort in schools, healthcare facilities, and residential buildings, effective acoustic design contributes directly to building performance and user satisfaction.This presentation will provide attendees with a practical understanding of the key acoustic concepts used in construction and design, including sound transmission ratings, room acoustics, reverberation control, and acoustic performance requirements found in leading building standards.Andrew Schmidt will explain how acoustic systems are tested, what the various performance ratings mean, and how acoustic design decisions can influence occupant experience. The session will also review acoustic requirements within the WELL Building Standard Version 2 and discuss best practices for achieving desired acoustic outcomes.Whether you are involved in design, specification writing, construction, commissioning, or facility operations, this presentation will provide valuable insight into the science behind acoustics and the practical application of acoustic performance requirements.Learning ObjectivesBy attending this seminar, participants will:Understand the fundamentals of sound transmission and room acoustics.Learn the significance of STC, IIC, and CAC ratings and how they are related.Understand how acoustic products and assemblies are tested in laboratory environments.Become familiar with field performance measures such as NIC, NNIC, and NISR.Learn how sound-absorbing materials influence reverberation time and overall room performance.Understand NRC, Sabins, and Array-NRC ratings and their applications.Review acoustic requirements within the WELL Building Standard v2.Explore practical design considerations and common misconceptions related to sound-rated construction.Presentation OutlineFundamentals of Sound Transmission and Room AcousticsSound TransmissionSTC (Sound Transmission Class)IIC (Impact Insulation Class)CAC (Ceiling Attenuation Class)Laboratory testing methodsUnderstanding rating systemsRelationship between STC, IIC, and CACIntroduction to field testing metrics:NICNNICNISRRoom AcousticsReverberation TimeSound Absorption FundamentalsNRC, Sabins, and Array-NRCAcoustic testing methodsImpact of sound-absorbing materials on room performanceSample calculations and influencing factorsAcoustic Requirements in Design StandardsWELL Building Standard v2Sound Barriers (STC requirements and Speech Privacy Class)Reverberation Time criteriaSound Reducing Surfaces (NRC and area requirements)Impact Noise Management (IIC requirements)Additional Discussion TopicsBest practices for sound-rated constructionCommon misconceptions about sound transmissionFactors affecting STC and IIC performanceAcoustic clouds, baffles, and spaced sound absorbersTesting methodologies and performance evaluationSpeaker BiographyAndrew SchmidtPrincipal Researcher, AcousticsAndrew Schmidt is an acoustical consultant with extensive experience across a wide variety of commercial and residential construction projects. He earned his engineering degree through the Acoustics and Music Program at the University of Hartford and began his career with Jaffe Holden Acoustics under the mentorship of the late Chris Jaffe.Andrew's expertise encompasses all aspects of architectural acoustics, including sound isolation, room acoustics, noise control, and vibration mitigation for building mechanical systems.Since joining USG Corporation in 2017, Andrew has served as a Senior Researcher within the Building Science Laboratory, focusing on new product development, technical support, and the advancement of next-generation acoustic tools and resources for the construction industry.He is an active member of several leading industry organizations, including:Acoustical Society of America (ASA)ASTM InternationalGypsum Association (GA)Andrew is widely recognized for his ability to translate complex acoustic principles into practical solutions that can be applied by designers, building professionals, and construction teams.Venue & Parking📍 Stantec Office1331 Clyde Ave., Suite 300Ottawa, ON K2C 3G4🚗 Complimentary Parking AvailableAttendees may park in the parking lots associated with the SmartCentres development (including the Walmart parking area). To avoid parking tickets, vehicle licence plate numbers must be registered in advance.Please email your licence plate number to maria.villalba@rma-sh.com at least one day prior to the event. Parking will be provided free of charge for registered attendees.Who Should AttendThis session is particularly relevant for:ArchitectsArchitectural TechnologistsEngineersBuilding Envelope ConsultantsSpecification WritersContractorsConstruction ManagersFacility ManagersOwners and DevelopersInterior DesignersAcoustic ConsultantsStudents and Emerging Professionals - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/sound-transmission-room-acoustics-and-well-building-standard-requirements/100001999779301724 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, literary-art, science-fair, health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 91.77, max: 121.85, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Stantec Ottawa office - **lat**: 45.3630056 - **long**: -75.74009339999999 - **full address**: Stantec Ottawa office, 1331 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sound Transmission, Room Acoustics & WELL Building Standard Requirements - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0d08ce53e16cdd550e0f7201bf73badb9ed9ea8a689050069141d09452d19ce3-rimg-w1200-h800-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789521663 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sound Transmission, Room Acoustics & WELL Building Standard Requirements being held? - **A:** Sound Transmission, Room Acoustics & WELL Building Standard Requirements takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 am to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 am at Stantec Ottawa office, 1331 Clyde Avenue, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sound Transmission, Room Acoustics & WELL Building Standard Requirements? - **A:** Sound Transmission, Room Acoustics & WELL Building Standard Requirements is organized by CSC Ottawa Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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