The study of architectural acoustics is a three‐dimensional endeavor. Presented here are the qualities of room acoustics that are essential to...
The study of architectural acoustics is itself an act of architecture. This course addresses the priorities necessary to design good rooms for...
Airborne sound transmission between rooms or from outside of a building is often perceived as unwanted noise. The principles of sound isolation are...
This course explores fire safety in buildings by investigating one aspect of the fire safety concepts tree: managing the exposed. This is the fourth...
This course investigates how architects can influence one aspect of the fire safety concepts tree: managing the fire. This is the third of a series of...
This course describes the fire-safety concepts tree and zeros in on one branch: preventing ignition. This is the second of a series of five courses on...
This course introduces the topic of fire safety in buildings by explaining the fire triangle, transfer of heat, and fire development in an enclosed...
Learn the techniques and tools required to conduct successful diagnostic interviews during predesign planning, including how to properly plan and...
In February, NCARB hosted a Hip Hop Architecture Camp® in Washington, DC. The free camp, which pairs local architects and designers with middle school...
Discover how each phase of predesign planning relates to other project planning phases—including project feasibility, site suitability, and master...