Designing for Quiet: Noise Mitigation Strategies for Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments

This course explores the growing challenges of environmental noise in commercial, institutional, healthcare, educational, and mixed-use developments. Participants will learn how noise impacts occupant health, productivity, wellness, and overall project performance. The course examines fundamental acoustical principles, noise sources commonly encountered in site design, and strategies for mitigating noise through planning, landscape design, building placement, and perimeter barrier systems. Participants will review how outdoor sound barriers function, how acoustic performance is measured and specified, and how material selection influences long-term effectiveness. The presentation also explores the relationship between noise mitigation, sustainability, user comfort, and project value through real-world case studies and design applications.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Understand the effects of environmental noise on occupant health, productivity, comfort, and well-being.
• Identify common sources of environmental noise in commercial, educational, healthcare, municipal, and mixed-use developments.
• Understand basic acoustical principles including sound transmission, reflection, absorption, and noise barrier performance measurements.
• Evaluate site-design strategies and perimeter barrier systems that can reduce noise exposure and improve project outcomes.
• Apply noise mitigation principles when selecting materials, layouts, and enclosure systems for commercial development projects.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)