• “Until now, acoustics in commercial office buildings has not been a formal part of the LEED rating systems except on a case-by-case basis with possible credits in the “Innovation in Design” or Pilot Credit 24 categories.

    Under the new LEED v4 criteria, however, it is possible to qualify for two points for acoustic performance in the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) section of the new Interior Design and Construction (Commercial Interiors) rating system, and one point in the Building Design and Construction (New Construction) system…”

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    Armstrong Ceiling Options Contributes to New LEED v4 Credits for Acoustic Performance
    Walls & Ceilings
    December 18, 2013

     

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