Mass timber construction frequently encounters skepticism regarding sound isolation, prompting project teams to add heavy concrete toppings that compromise the material’s embodied carbon advantages. This technical webinar reassesses those assumptions using measured baseline acoustical performance data from mass timber assemblies alongside comparisons to conventional construction systems. Presenter Mike Raley explores fundamental sound transmission principles, practical detailing to resolve airborne and structure-borne sound across floors and walls, and strategies for mitigating acoustic flanking. The session offers clear guidance on balancing acoustic compliance, constructability, and sustainability without defaulting to excess mass.
Oct 7
Virtual
Heat Pump Water Heater Permitting
Heat pump water heaters often require local permits to unlock rebates and incentives, but cumbersome paperwork and prolonged wait times for municipal inspections create friction for adoption. Hosted by New Buildings Institute, this webinar examines modern permitting mechanisms designed to eliminate these…