Quiet by Design: Preventing Impact Noise in Residential Construction

Frustrated by post-occupancy noise complaints that could’ve been avoided at the design stage? Footfall and impact noise remain some of the most common and costly acoustic issues in multifamily and commercial projects. Join us for a value-packed webinar, where acclaimed acoustics expert Michael Ermann will walk you through the science, codes, and detailing strategies to tackle floor impact noise before it becomes a problem.

What You'll Learn:

Understanding IIC and Its Impact

Learn what Impact Insulation Class (IIC) really means, why it’s often misunderstood, and how it affects building acoustics in construction projects.

Footfall Noise Challenges in Stick Construction

Explore why stick-built floors commonly suffer from footfall noise issues and the real-world consequences for developers, architects, and tenants.

Design Solutions for Noise Reduction

Discover practical detailing strategies to significantly reduce floor impact noise and improve acoustic performance in multifamily and commercial buildings.

Meet the Speaker: Michael Ermann

Since joining the faculty in 2001, Michael Ermann has taught design studio, building systems, and advanced acoustics courses at Virginia Tech, where he is a tenured full professor and former program chairman. His research has primarily focused on building acoustics, and he authored the book Architectural Acoustics Illustrated (Wiley).

He’s won awards for acoustics research, building product design, architectural design, architectural education, and business. He has taught 50 AIA in-person seminars and his online course has a paid enrollment of 30,000+ architects studying for licensure (and 1000+ architecture firms enrolled for their employees’ course access). He hosts a weekly Zoom call with practicing architects that averages 200 in live attendance (and thousands more in replay).

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