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 26
Virtual
Heat Pump Water Heater Week 2026
Heat Pump Water Heater Week provides a multi-day online exploration of residential and commercial heat pump water heating systems, organized by New Buildings Institute and the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. Sessions address packaged units, split systems, 120V models with flexible storage, product…