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In this episode, presented by 3form,ThinkLab digs into interviews Zackery Belanger, an expert in acoustic architecture and founder of Arcgeometer, to demystify how acoustics work in the built environment with an engaging discussion on how acoustics work in a space, how to measure them, and why there’s a limit to how precise we can get – as well as what’s next for the future of acoustics and the built environment.    Accredited for: IDCEC, AIA | 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU     After listening, you will be able to:    1.            Point out the “blurry” aspects of acoustics, such as the human perception of sound.  2.            Identify the precise tools and measurements available in acoustics.  3.            Outline when to bring in an expert and how to incorporate acoustic products.  4.            Evaluate how you can “design in the right direction” for the times you don’t have access to an expert.  Tune in as Belanger explains the three main parameters for measuring sound: reverberation, level, and noise reduction coefficient (NRC). But just as importantly, he stresses that designers should consider the array of tools we have available as helpful guides, keeping in mind that there is no precise target to hit for a room to be successful.  Balenger also describes how auralization simulations work and how they can help designers before a room is even complete, talking listeners through clips of three simulations. And he encourages designers with recommendations on how to navigate the gray areas of acoustics and when to do so in the process.  Quiz: Want CEU credit for listening? Click here to take the quiz, and earn your certificate of completion.     How it works:    Step 1: Listen to the episode.   Step 2: Sign in at this link to take a short, 5-question quiz.   * Scoring an 80% or above on the quiz will earn you 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU.   Step 3: Upon passing the quiz, receive your certificate of completion via email from CEU sponsor 3form.  Step 4: Self-report to IDCEC and AIA.       Connect with our speakers on LinkedIn:  Cory Lesueur Zackery Belanger     Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsor, 3form, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry.

Passion-driven people + a culture of overwork = the perfect recipe for burnout. ThinkLab’s Meredith Campbell interviews workplace and culture experts to share how you can reduce the risk of burnout, unlock creative problem solving and improve your work rhythm in this accredited CEU podcast episode.   Accredited for: IDCEC, AIA | 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU  After listening, you will be able to:  • Analyze the six root causes of burnout    • Identify the personality types and groups that tend to be most prone to burnout   • Assess how leaders and organizations can combat burnout   • Design your own performance cycles to work in harmony with creativity   Jennifer Moss, author of the book The Burnout Epidemic, explores how a culture and legacy of overwork contribute to major burnout in the interior design industry. She describes how leaders need to recognize the standards they’re modeling for their employees, and shares findings from her research.      Finally, Rahaf Harfoush, author of Humane Productivity, spells out the four stages of the creative process and gives her recommendations for countering “productivity propaganda.” She stresses the importance of protecting yourself from burnout by prioritizing rest, which is especially crucial for creatives.     Quiz: Want CEU credit for listening? Click here to take the quiz and earn your certificate of completion.  How it works:   Step 1: Listen to the episode  Step 2: Sign in at this link to take a short, 5 question quiz  * Scoring an 80% or above on the quiz will earn you 0.5 CEU/0.5 LU  Step 3:  Upon passing the quiz, receive your certificate of completion via email from CEU sponsor Delta Faucets  Step 4: Self-report to IDCEC and AIA     Connect with our speakers on LinkedIn:  Faye Adams  Jennifer Moss  Rahaf Harfoush    Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsor, Delta Faucet Company, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry.

Welcome to The Learning Objective, the first podcast for the architecture and design community where you can receive CEU credit for listening on the go.  Hosted by Meredith Campbell, Research and Content Developer at ThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group, this podcast brings you the most compelling topics that are top of mind for the design community in an audio-CEU format eligible for credits from IDCEC & AIA.   Curiosity is inherent to creativity. Tune in each month as we satisfy design curiosities and CEU requirements – all in just half an hour.   Want to stay up to speed while staying away from the screen? Subscribe Now!