MC002-08 Acoustic Performance in Façade Design and Engineering

Short Course on Acoustics for Building Envelope Design: Mitigating Airborne Noise, Controlling Flanking Transmission, and Managing Self-Noise in Façade Assemblies

This online course provides exploration of acoustic performance in façade design, focusing on mitigating airborne noise, controlling flanking transmission, and managing self-noise within façade assemblies. Learners will examine how different noise sources affect building occupants and explore practical design strategies to enhance acoustic comfort. The course also covers relevant UK regulations and standards to ensure compliance with acoustic performance requirements.

Target Audience

This short course forms part of the programme leading to the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering (DipFDE). It can also be taken independently for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The course is tailored for professionals with a strong interest in the technical aspects of modern façades. While it is ideal for those working on, or planning to work on, projects in the United Kingdom, most of the concepts covered are universally applicable and relevant to international audiences.

This Short Course is designed for:

  • Facade Engineers

  • Design Managers

  • Facade Designers

  • Facade Specialist Contractors’ Employees

  • Business Owners

Who else can benefit from this Short Course?

  • Architects

  • Architectural Technologists

  • Project Managers

  • Quantity Surveyors

  • Estimators

  • Structural Engineers

  • BIM/CAD Engineers

  • Fire Safety Consultants

  • Sustainability Consultants

  • Building Physicists

  • Commercial Managers

  • Technical Sales Consultants

Course Schedule

  • Recommended time allocation: 4-8 hours

  • Self-paced online study mode tailored for busy professionals

  • Unlimited individual access to course materials and updates

  • Peer-reviewed by industry leaders

  • Structured professional development

  • Accredited by the GQA Qualifications

Course Programme

    • Course Objectives

    • How to Navigate the Learning Materials

    • IAST Disclaimer

  • 01-01 - Facade Engineering. Definition, Role and Type of Façade Design Professionals

    01-01 - Practice Test

  • 08-01 - Mitigating External Airborne Noise with Façade Design

    08-01 - Practice Test

    08-02 - Flanking Transmission and Control

    08-02 - Practice Test

    08-03 - Managing Self-Noise in Façade Assemblies

    08-03 - Practice Test

  • MC002-08 Test

Course Benefits

  • 12 Lessons

  • 40+ practice test questions

  • CPD Certificate upon passing the test: 4 hrs

  • Credits towards L5 DipFDE Professional Qualification

MC002-08

Acoustic Performance in Façade Design and Engineering

Short Course on Acoustics for Building Envelope Design: Mitigating Airborne Noise, Controlling Flanking Transmission, and Managing Self-Noise in Façade Assemblies

Credits towards the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering – a UK-accredited professional qualification (DipFDE)

Course Fee £280

FI Pro Member Course Fee £140

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Course Objectives

By the end of this CPD course, learners are expected to be able to:

  • Identify the Impact of Airborne Noise on Buildings – Explain how external airborne noise affects building occupants and the role of façade design in mitigating its impact.

  • Recognise Strategies for Reducing Airborne Noise Transmission – Identify design principles and material choices that enhance the sound insulation performance of façade assemblies.

  • Distinguish Flanking Transmission and Its Control – Explain how sound bypasses façade elements through indirect paths and explore methods to minimise flanking transmission in building envelopes.

  • Evaluate Self-Noise in Façade Assemblies – Analyse sources of self-noise within façade systems, including wind-induced vibrations and material resonance, and assess strategies for reducing noise generation.

  • Recognise Regulatory and Performance Standards for Acoustic Control – Identify key UK regulations, standards, and best practices governing acoustic performance in façade design.

Pricing Options

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