Design & Documentation > Architectural Concepts
Architects must understand definitions for building area square footage calculations due to the effect on legal contracts and governmental regulations.
How light works, how it is measured, and how designers use it.
Covers acoustics in architecture including Sound Transmission Class (STC), Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC), and Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC).
A description of the various background noise criteria for buildings and rooms, including a table of acceptable noise levels for a number of space types.
Descriptions of the types of shielding used in buildings.
