Acoustic Performance
Provide building occupants with an indoor environment conducive to learning and healing.
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| LEED NC | LEED S | LEED CS | LEED H | LEED R | LEED ND | CHPS | CALGreen |  |
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| PC 24 * | IEQp3 IEQc9 1 Pt. |
IEQc2 1-2 Pts. |
EQ3.0P1 EQ3.0P2 EQ3.1 1 or 3 Pts. |
5.507.4 A5.507.5 |
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Direct support of technical goals.
Concrete masonry walls can be used to isolate and dissipate noise, blocking sound transmission and absorbing noise. They are successfully used as party walls, hotel separation walls, and highway sound walls. Sound Transmission Class (STC) measures the sound-blocking capability of an assembly.
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Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block have STC ratings that contribute substantially to noise reduction calculations. 
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* Pilot Credit 24: Acoustics is available in the LEED Pilot Credit Library; an additional point may be earned as IDc1, Path 3 Pilot Credit.