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Every Green Building Acoustic Certification Compared — WELL, LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, Green Star
The only comprehensive comparison of all major green building certification acoustic requirements — WELL v2, LEED v4.1, BREEAM International, DGNB, Green Star, Living Building Challenge, Fitwel, and NABERS. Covers credit structures, RT60 targets, background noise limits, STI requirements, documentation needs, and cost to achieve acoustic credits for each system.
Acoustic Design for Schools: BB93, DIN 18041, and ANSI S12.60 — The Complete 2026 Guide
The definitive guide to acoustic design for every room in a school building — classrooms, music rooms, sports halls, dining halls, assembly halls, and corridors. Covers BB93:2015, DIN 18041:2016, and ANSI S12.60-2010 with RT60 targets, STI requirements, worked examples, and cost analysis for a 200-student primary school.
Building Acoustics Industry Report 2026 — Market Size, Trends, Key Players
Comprehensive analysis of the global building acoustics industry in 2026. Market size ($15B+), key players (Saint-Gobain, Rockwool, Armstrong, Knauf), growth drivers, material trends, AI disruption, sustainability mandates, and regional market segmentation.
Global Acoustic Standards Guide 2026 — Every Country, Every Building Type
The most comprehensive reference for acoustic building standards worldwide. Covers UK (BS 8233, BB93, ADE), Germany (DIN 18041, DIN 4109), France (NRA 2000), USA (ANSI S12.60, IBC 2021, ASHRAE), Australia (AS/NZS 2107, NCC), international (ISO 3382, IEC 60268-16), and green certifications (WELL v2, LEED, BREEAM, DGNB). RT60 targets, noise limits, STC/Rw requirements, and compliance pathways for every building type.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic Materials 2026 — Every Type, Every Standard, Every Cost
The definitive 2026 reference for every acoustic material type — mineral wool, foam, perforated panels, fabric wraps, acoustic plaster, baffles, diffusers, bass traps, MLV, curtains, timber, glass. Includes absorption coefficients at 125-4000 Hz, NRC, fire ratings, cost per m², sustainability data, and use-case guidance for architects and acoustic consultants.
RT60 Complete Reference — History, Physics, Measurement, Standards, and Optimal Values
The definitive RT60 reference covering the history from Sabine's 1900 experiments, the physics of exponential decay, measurement methods per ISO 3382-2, Sabine vs Eyring vs Fitzroy equations with worked examples, T20/T30/EDT definitions, optimal values for 20+ room types, and famous rooms with their measured RT60 values.
Speech Transmission Index (STI) — The Complete Technical Reference
The definitive technical reference for STI (Speech Transmission Index) covering MTF theory, the full 98-point calculation method per IEC 60268-16:2020, STIPA and RASTI simplified methods, the CIS intelligibility scale, measurement equipment and methodology, STI targets by room type, and the relationship between RT60, background noise, and speech intelligibility.
State of Office Acoustics 2026 — Data from 500 WELL Assessments
A comprehensive analysis of acoustic performance data from 500 WELL v2 assessments worldwide. Covers RT60 distributions, common failure modes in Feature 74, regional differences between UK, US, and Australia, and the trends reshaping office acoustics in 2026.
Open Plan Office Acoustic Design: The Complete Guide (WELL v2 | BS 8233 | ISO 3382)
The definitive guide to open plan office acoustics covering WELL v2 Sound features, BS 8233 targets, ISO 3382-3 open plan parameters, sound masking, and the ABC rule. Includes worked examples, compliance checklists, and cost analysis for 200-2000m² floor plates.