We offer an array of short classes to educate our clients and prospective clients. These are some of our offerings on the latest technologies and design tools for architectural acoustics, product sound quality, noise & vibration control, IT, and audiovisual systems.
Acentech is a Registered Provider of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Hours. Selected classes are eligible for AIA CEHs.
| Education Related Courses |
| ACED01 | Classroom Acoustic Design Considerations and the ANSI Standard (HSW) |
| NVGN16 | Controlling Cogen and Chiller Plant Noise & Vibration in Educational Settings (HSW) |
| AVED01 | Smart Designs for Distance Learning Classrooms |
| ACED06 | Classroom Acoustics Standard Updates and Applications to Special Purpose Learning Spaces (HSW) |
| ACED07 | How to Be a Good Neighbor: College Campuses and Community Noise |
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| Healthcare Related Courses |
| ACHC01 | Acoustics and Healthcare Facilities (HSW) |
| NVGN09 | How Vibrations Affect MRI Systems - How MRIs Affect Adjacent Spaces |
| NVHC01 | Noise and Vibration in Healthcare Facilities |
| AVHC01 | Planning for the Future Seven Years Ago |
| ITHC02 | Information Technology in Healthcare: An Overview of Recent Changes to Design Standards & Guidelines (HSW) |
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| Performance Related Courses |
| ACGN16 | Variable Acoustics in Performance Spaces |
| ACGN20 | Performance Hall Acoustics (HSW, 1.25 CEHs) |
| ACGN28 | Acoustic Challenges in Historic Theaters (HSW) |
| ACGN29 | Big Rooms Versus Small Rooms in Performing Arts Facilities (HSW) |
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| Acoustics: General |
| ACGN01 | Fundamentals of Architectural Acoustics (HSW) |
| ACGN03 | Environmental Noise and the Public |
| ACGN08 | Green Acoustical Innovations (HSW) |
| ACGN12 | Acoustics for Old and New Multi-Family Residences (HSW, 1.5 CEHs) |
| ACGN14 | Office Acoustics (HSW) |
| ACGN15 | Vibration and Noise in AIR-RIGHTS Buildings |
| ACGN22 | Community Noise Problems: Project Specific Noise Goals (HSW) |
| ACGN24 | Green Design: Innovations and Hidden Opportunities (SD, HSW) |
| ACGN25 | Sounds Great! Design Considerations for Tough Spaces (HSW) |
| ACGN26 | Green Acoustics: Acoustics on Green/Sustainable Projects (SD, HSW) |
| ACGN27 | Controlling the Acoustics of Large Atriums (HSW) |
| ACGN30 | Sound Isolation in Mixed Use Buildings (HSW) |
| ACGN31 | Designing for Assistive Listening Systems and ADA Requirements for the Hearing Impaired (HSW) |
| ACGN32 | Avoiding the Pitfalls of Workplace Acoustics (HSW) |
| ACGN33 | Where Musicians Hone Their Craft: Acoustical Designs of Practice and Rehearsal Rooms (HSW) |
| ACGN34 | Auralizations: A Useful Tool in the Decision-Making Process (HSW) |
| ACGN35 | Help! There is a Sound Problem! (HSW) |
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| Acoustics and Audiovisual: General |
| ACAV02 | The Sounds of Victory |
| ACAV03 | Design and Planning for Sight and Sound Technologies (1.5 CEHs) |
| ACAV04 | "Hear" Your Project Before it is Built - the Many Benefits of an Auralization (HSW) |
| ACAV06 | NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code: Mass Notification System Design Overview |
| ACAV07 | NFPA 72 Mass Notification Regulation |
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| Audiovisual: General |
| AVGN01 | Strategies for Intelligent Audiovisual Systems Design |
| AVGN02 | Physical Attributes of Successful Videoconferencing Rooms |
| AVGN03 | Technical Planning of Videoconferencing Rooms |
| AVGN04 | Equipment Selection for Videoconferencing Rooms |
| AVGN05 | What's Up Front? Designs for Presentation Spaces |
| AVGN07 | Large Venue Audio and Video Systems Design |
| AVGN08 | Equipment, Technology & Aesthetics (HSW) |
| AVGN09 | Designing for Electronic Signage |
| AVGN12 | LEED Energy Efficient Applications Using Device Control & Management (SD, HSW) |
| AVGN13 | Interior Technology: Designing High-Tech Spaces that People Love to Use |
| AVGN14 | ANSI Standards for Audiovisual Design & Coordination |
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| IT: General |
| ITGN05 | Intelligent Integrated Building Networks |
| ITGN10 | Whole Building Design Solutions |
| ITGN12 | Audiovisual & Telecommunications Infrastructure: What You Need to Know |
| ITGN13 | The Intelligent Building is Finally Here: How High-Speed Networks are Changing Building Design (HSW) |
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| Noise and Vibration: General |
| NVGN01 | Overview of Vibration Design Criteria in Laboratory and High-Tech Facilities |
| NVGN03 | Vibration Considerations in High-Tech and Laboratory Environments |
| NVGN04 | Sound Isolation Secrets (HSW) |
| NVGN08 | Environmental Noise Control for Improved Quality of Life |
| NVGN09 | How Vibrations Affect MRI Systems - How MRIs Affect Adjacent Spaces |
| NVGN12 | Smart Design for Science Research Buildings (HSW, 1.25 CEHs) |
| NVGN13 | Coping with Construction-Related Vibrations |
| NVGN17 | Construction Vibrations - Considerations for Nearby Sensitive Facilities |
| NVGN18 | A Vibration Primer for Architects |
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| Miscellaneous |
| MISC02 | The Benefits of Increasing Project Team Coordination: Information Sharing and Early Decision Making |
| MISC03 | Disaster Recovery Incident Command: real world tips, tricks and traps |
