Acoustics Academy launch - Revision history

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	= Launch =		= Launch =

−	February 13, 2020 saw the launch of the Acoustics Academy, an online platform ~~which aims to showcase~~ ‘expertly-verified’ acoustic solutions for architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and the wider building sector. ~~Aiming~~ to simplify the complex world of sound design, the platform will cover a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, health and education.	+	February 13, 2020 saw the launch of the Acoustics Academy, an online platform showcasing ‘expertly-verified’ acoustic solutions for architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and the wider building sector. Intended to simplify the complex world of sound design, the platform will cover a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, health and education.

	The launch took place at the Surface Design Show, London.		The launch took place at the Surface Design Show, London.

−	~~= Aim =~~	+	Hailed as the “first definitive public-champion platform for third-party, expertly-approved acoustic products and solutions”, the Acoustics Academy will make sound design more accessible and easily understood.

−	~~Hailed as the “first definitive public-champion platform for third-party, expertly~~-approved ~~acoustic~~ products and ~~solutions”~~, ~~the Acoustics Academy will provide the building sector with sound~~ design ~~details that aim to be more accessible~~ and ~~easily understood~~.	+	It will also provide specifiers with insights into building materials and Quiet Mark-approved products that can offer solutions to unwanted noise in buildings. This includes like-for-like comparisons and product validations that cover performance, design, sustainability, suitability and cost-effectiveness.

−	~~It will also provide specifiers with commentary and insight into the building materials and Quiet Mark-approved products that~~ can ~~offer~~ solutions to ~~the problem of unwanted noise in buildings~~. This ~~includes like-for-like comparisons and product validations that cover performance~~, ~~design~~, ~~sustainability, suitability~~ and ~~cost~~-~~effectiveness~~.	+	Specifiers can understand which products and solutions are likely to meet their requirements. This, it is hoped, will encourage them to take more responsibility for creating environments that promote health and well-being. Such environments are even more essential for those with autism, dementia and people of any age with sensitive hearing who may benefit from acoustic solutions.

−	Specifiers can gain an idea of which products and solutions are likely to meet their architectural requirements. This in turn is hoped will encourage them to take more responsibility for creating environments that promote health and well-being. Such environments are even more essential for those with autism, dementia and people of any age with sensitive hearing who may benefit from solutions that protect hearing and prevent hearing loss.	+	Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director of Quiet Mark said: “Acoustics Academy is our new online platform to serve the building sector by further equipping and empowering architects, designers and industry with expert-approved acoustic materials, products and solutions. Our buildings must evolve to embrace responsible sound-design to transform living spaces into harmonious ‘soundscapes’ that deliver excellence in acoustic design and support our desire for quieter living. A property that<br />
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−	Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director of Quiet Mark ~~commented~~: “Acoustics Academy is our new online platform to serve the building sector by further equipping and empowering architects, designers and industry with expert-approved acoustic materials, products and solutions.”	+
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−	~~She added: “Our~~ buildings must evolve to embrace responsible sound-design to transform living spaces into harmonious ‘soundscapes’ that deliver excellence in acoustic design and support our desire for quieter living. A property that<br />	+
	has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”		has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”

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	= Presentations =		= Presentations =

−	The Acoustics Academy launch event saw presentations from a diverse selection of ~~acoustic~~ experts representing architecture and engineering, design, research and ~~manufacture. Presentations were made by~~:	+	The Acoustics Academy launch event saw presentations from a diverse selection of experts representing architecture and engineering, design, research and manufacturing:

	* Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director, Quiet Mark.		* Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director, Quiet Mark.
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−	Quiet Mark (QM) is the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation. QM engages directly with industry, manufacturers, consumers, retailers and influencers, establishing noise-reduction and acoustic design as key considerations in product development. It also educates consumers on the impact of noise in the home environment through new national retailer partnerships with Argos, ASDA, Currys Dixons, John Lewis, Very, Littlewoods and ~~more~~, presenting a clear, easy way to identify quieter products.	+	Quiet Mark (QM) is the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation. QM engages directly with industry, manufacturers, consumers, retailers and influencers, establishing noise-reduction and acoustic design as key considerations in product development. It also educates consumers on the impact of noise in the home environment through new national retailer partnerships with Argos, ASDA, Currys Dixons, John Lewis, Very, Littlewoods and others, presenting a clear, easy way to identify quieter products.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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George Demetri at 10:25, 14 February 2020

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−	Quiet Mark (QM) is the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation. QM engages directly with industry, manufacturers, consumers, retailers and influencers, establishing noise-reduction and acoustic design as key considerations in product development. It educates consumers on the impact of noise in the home environment through new national retailer partnerships with Argos, ASDA, Currys Dixons, John Lewis, Very, Littlewoods and more, presenting a clear, easy way to identify quieter products.	+	Quiet Mark (QM) is the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation. QM engages directly with industry, manufacturers, consumers, retailers and influencers, establishing noise-reduction and acoustic design as key considerations in product development. It also educates consumers on the impact of noise in the home environment through new national retailer partnerships with Argos, ASDA, Currys Dixons, John Lewis, Very, Littlewoods and more, presenting a clear, easy way to identify quieter products.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

George Demetri at 10:23, 14 February 2020

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	February 13, 2020 saw the launch of the Acoustics Academy, an online platform which aims to showcase ‘expertly-verified’ acoustic solutions for architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and the wider building sector. Aiming to simplify the complex world of sound design, the platform will cover a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, health and education.		February 13, 2020 saw the launch of the Acoustics Academy, an online platform which aims to showcase ‘expertly-verified’ acoustic solutions for architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and the wider building sector. Aiming to simplify the complex world of sound design, the platform will cover a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, health and education.
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		+	The launch took place at the Surface Design Show, London.

	= Aim =		= Aim =
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	= Presentations =		= Presentations =

−	The Acoustics Academy launch event~~, held at the Surface Design Show, London,~~ saw presentations from a diverse selection of acoustic experts representing architecture and engineering, design, research and manufacture. Presentations were made by:	+	The Acoustics Academy launch event saw presentations from a diverse selection of acoustic experts representing architecture and engineering, design, research and manufacture. Presentations were made by:

	* Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director, Quiet Mark.		* Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director, Quiet Mark.

George Demetri at 10:14, 14 February 2020

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	has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”		has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* [https://www.quietmark.com/building/building-sector Acoustics Academy]
	* Acoustic consultant.		* Acoustic consultant.
	* Acoustic design for health and wellbeing.		* Acoustic design for health and wellbeing.
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	* Noise nuisance.		* Noise nuisance.
	* Pre-completion sound testing.		* Pre-completion sound testing.
−	* [https://www.quietmark.com/ Quiet Mark]
	* Reverberation.		* Reverberation.
	* Robust details certification scheme.		* Robust details certification scheme.
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	* Structure-borne sound.		* Structure-borne sound.
	* Suitably Qualified Acoustician.		* Suitably Qualified Acoustician.
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		+	= External resources =
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		+	* [https://www.quietmark.com/building/building-sector Acoustics Academy]
		+	* [https://www.quietmark.com/ Quiet Mark]

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−	Hailed as the “first definitive public-champion platform for third-party, expertly-approved acoustic products and solutions”, the Acoustics Academy will provide the building sector with sound design details that aim to be more accessible and easily understood. It will also provide specifiers with commentary and insight into the building materials and Quiet Mark-approved products that can offer solutions to the problem of unwanted noise in buildings. This includes like-for-like comparisons and product validations that cover performance, design, sustainability, suitability and cost-effectiveness. Specifiers can gain an idea of which products and solutions are likely to meet their architectural requirements. This in turn is hoped will encourage them to take more responsibility for creating environments that promote health and well-being. Such environments are even more essential for those with autism, dementia and people of any age with sensitive hearing who may benefit from solutions that protect hearing and prevent hearing loss. Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director of Quiet Mark commented: “Acoustics Academy is our new online platform to serve the building sector by further equipping and empowering architects, designers and industry with expert-approved acoustic materials, products and solutions.” She added: “Our buildings must evolve to embrace responsible sound-design to transform living spaces into harmonious ‘soundscapes’ that deliver excellence in acoustic design and support our desire for quieter living. A property that<br />	+	Hailed as the “first definitive public-champion platform for third-party, expertly-approved acoustic products and solutions”, the Acoustics Academy will provide the building sector with sound design details that aim to be more accessible and easily understood.
		+
		+	It will also provide specifiers with commentary and insight into the building materials and Quiet Mark-approved products that can offer solutions to the problem of unwanted noise in buildings. This includes like-for-like comparisons and product validations that cover performance, design, sustainability, suitability and cost-effectiveness.
		+
		+	Specifiers can gain an idea of which products and solutions are likely to meet their architectural requirements. This in turn is hoped will encourage them to take more responsibility for creating environments that promote health and well-being. Such environments are even more essential for those with autism, dementia and people of any age with sensitive hearing who may benefit from solutions that protect hearing and prevent hearing loss.
		+
		+	Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director of Quiet Mark commented: “Acoustics Academy is our new online platform to serve the building sector by further equipping and empowering architects, designers and industry with expert-approved acoustic materials, products and solutions.”
		+
		+	She added: “Our buildings must evolve to embrace responsible sound-design to transform living spaces into harmonious ‘soundscapes’ that deliver excellence in acoustic design and support our desire for quieter living. A property that<br />
	has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”		has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”
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	= Presentations =		= Presentations =

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= Launch =

February 13, 2020 saw the launch of the Acoustics Academy, an online platform which aims to showcase ‘expertly-verified’ acoustic solutions for architects, designers, specifiers, contractors and the wider building sector. Aiming to simplify the complex world of sound design, the platform will cover a wide range of applications, including residential, commercial, industrial, health and education.

= Aim =

Hailed as the “first definitive public-champion platform for third-party, expertly-approved acoustic products and solutions”, the Acoustics Academy will provide the building sector with sound design details that aim to be more accessible and easily understood. It will also provide specifiers with commentary and insight into the building materials and Quiet Mark-approved products that can offer solutions to the problem of unwanted noise in buildings. This includes like-for-like comparisons and product validations that cover performance, design, sustainability, suitability and cost-effectiveness. Specifiers can gain an idea of which products and solutions are likely to meet their architectural requirements. This in turn is hoped will encourage them to take more responsibility for creating environments that promote health and well-being. Such environments are even more essential for those with autism, dementia and people of any age with sensitive hearing who may benefit from solutions that protect hearing and prevent hearing loss. Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director of Quiet Mark commented: “Acoustics Academy is our new online platform to serve the building sector by further equipping and empowering architects, designers and industry with expert-approved acoustic materials, products and solutions.” She added: “Our buildings must evolve to embrace responsible sound-design to transform living spaces into harmonious ‘soundscapes’ that deliver excellence in acoustic design and support our desire for quieter living. A property that<br />
has been designed acoustically creates a calm environment, reducing stress and supporting mental health.”

= Presentations =

The Acoustics Academy launch event, held at the Surface Design Show, London, saw presentations from a diverse selection of acoustic experts representing architecture and engineering, design, research and manufacture. Presentations were made by:

* Poppy Szkiler, founder and managing director, Quiet Mark.
* Colin Ball, lighting director, BDP.
* Richard Grove, acoustics director, BDP.
* Oliver Heath, director and biophilic design consultant, Oliver Heath Design.
* Adrian Passmore, associate director, Arup.
* Ethan Bourdeau, acoustic standard lead, WELL Building Institute.
* Shane Cryer, concept developer (education), Saint-Gobain Ecophon.
* Martin Rawlins, head of UK sales, BASWA Acoustic AG.
* Nigel Sill, CEO, Enfield Speciality Doors.

= Quiet Mark =

Quiet Mark (QM) is the international approval award programme associated with the UK Noise Abatement Society charitable foundation. QM engages directly with industry, manufacturers, consumers, retailers and influencers, establishing noise-reduction and acoustic design as key considerations in product development. It educates consumers on the impact of noise in the home environment through new national retailer partnerships with Argos, ASDA, Currys Dixons, John Lewis, Very, Littlewoods and more, presenting a clear, easy way to identify quieter products.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* [https://www.quietmark.com/building/building-sector Acoustics Academy]
* Acoustic consultant.
* Acoustic design for health and wellbeing.
* Airborne sound.
* Approved Document E.
* Ash deafening.
* Audio frequency.
* Acoustic performance.BREEAM
* Building Bulletin 93: acoustic design of schools.
* Building regulations.
* Decibel.
* Flanking sound.
* Impact sound.
* Noise nuisance.
* Pre-completion sound testing.
* [https://www.quietmark.com/ Quiet Mark]
* Reverberation.
* Robust details certification scheme.
* Sound absorption.
* Sound insulation.
* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 1: An introduction (GG 83-1).
* Sound reduction index (SRI).
* Sound v noise.
* Structure-borne sound.
* Suitably Qualified Acoustician.

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