Please join us on Tues., Nov. 24, 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., at the DaVinci Centre for an educational presentation by ROCKFON’s Dr. Gary Madaras on acoustic trends in commercial buildings and the benefits of stone wool ceiling panels.
There is no cost for you to attend this educational half-day presentation. We simply request that you respond by Fri., Nov. 13, to reserve your seat. Walk-ins will be permitted only if space is available.
About the Program
Attendees will learn:
- How to identify and quantify high-performance sound-absorbing surfaces
- How to achieve the appropriate acoustic experience with ceilings, baffles and islands
- How trends in acoustic standards and guidelines have changed, and why what worked on previous projects may work no longer
“There is now an increased need for high-performance sound-absorbing room surfaces to meet shorter reverberation time criteria,” says Dr. Madaras. “At the same time, other trends in space planning, sustainable design and communication technology are making the successful incorporation of high-performance sound-absorbing surfaces more challenging.”
To address these challenges, ROCKFON offers a comprehensive range of stone wool acoustic ceiling panels, specialty metal ceiling panels and ceiling suspension systems. Along with acoustic performance, stone wool ceiling panels do not absorb water, resist humidity and do not promote mold or mildew. They also provide high fire performance and contribute to sustainable design benefits.
Sharing the benefits of these products and its expertise in commercial ceiling systems, ROCKFON is an Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) registered Continuing Education program provider.
About the Speakers
Gary Madaras, Ph.D., is ROCKFON's acoustics specialist for North America and a member of the Canadian Acoustics Association. He recently co-authored and presented research about the effects of ceiling noise flanking paths on inter-room privacy at Acoustics Week in Canada in Halifax. Dr. Madaras is a full member of the Acoustical Society of America and chairs the society's Healthcare Acoustics Subcommittee. He is also a member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering and received an INCE research award for his work in the acoustics of large assembly spaces. With his broad experience in acoustics and architecture, Dr. Madaras brings a strong skillset to any auditory challenge.
Isabelle Champagne is ROCKFON’s architectural sales manager for Ontario. With 28 years of experience in Ontario and Quebec’s building industry, she has worked with the acoustic walls and ceiling systems most of her life. She is a Certified Technical Sales Representative, a member of the Toronto Construction Association Trades Committee, and member of Construction Specifications Canada, where she serves as an officer with two chapters.
About the Registration
We welcome both individual and group registration. Please respond by Fri., Nov. 13. For each person, please let us know:
- Name
- Company
- Phone
- Email
- Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) member number – if you would like an OAA Continuing Education certificate emailed to you.
About the Event
LOCATION: DaVinci Centre, 340 S. Waterloo Street, Thunder Bay
AGENDA:
9:30 – 10:00 Registration and networking
10:00 – 12:00 Presentations
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch
COST: Free
If you have questions about this event or would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your project-specific needs, please contact Isabelle Champagne at isabelle.champagne@rockfon.com or 647-269-8580. Learn more about ROCKFON’s complete ceiling systems at www.rockfon.com.