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USGBC/LEED® - LEED for Schools

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Excessive noise and reverberation within the classroom interferes with a student’s ability to clearly hear their teacher.

EQ Credit 4 – Low-Emitting Materials

Option 6 - Ceilings and Wall Systems

LEED Requirement: All acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings must meet CA Dept. of Health Services Standard Practice for the Testing of VOC Emissions.

Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Systems Contribution:
Many Armstrong mineral fiber ceiling and wall systems will meet the Low-emitting Materials requirement for Ceiling and Wall Systems.

EQ Prerequisite 3 – Minimum Acoustical Performance is required. Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to meet the Reverberation Time (RT) requirements of ANSI Standard S12.60-2002 (Annexes B-D 45 dBA). Also design classrooms and other core learning spaces to meet the Sound Transmission Class (STC) requirements of at least 35.

EQ Credit 9 – Enhanced Acoustical Performance for Schools

LEED Requirement: Minimum Acoustical Performance is required. Design classrooms and other core learning spaces to meet the Reverberation Time (RT) requirements of ANSI Standard S12.60- 2002 (Annexes B-D (40 dBA.; 35 dBA). Also design classrooms and other core learning spaces to meet the Sound Transmission Class (STC) requirements of at least 35.

Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Systems Contribution:

Many Armstrong Ceilings and Wall Systems meet these acoustical requirements. Learn more about Classroom Acoustics and use the reverberation tool to aid in product selection.


RESOURCES AND MORE INFORMATION
 Armstrong Ceiling, Suspension and Wall Systems LEED® Credit Summary (US) 2.8M
 Armstrong Ceiling, Suspension and Wall Systems LEED Credit Summary (Canada) 1M

 "Quiet in the Classroom" ANSI Standard S12.60 and Classroom Acoustics

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 ANSI S 12.60-2002 Now Available Online at No Cost

Meeting Requirements:ANSI Standard S12.60

 12K

Acoustics in Education - What You Need to Know

Interactive Reverberation Tool - try it & hear the difference yourself!

A Case Study: Classroom Retrofit

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Video: Understanding ANSI Standard S12.60 & Classroom Acoustics 300K
On-Line AIA Course: Classroom Acoustics

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