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Direct linkFullerton, Jeffrey; Nelson, Peggy – American School & University, 2011
In the past eight years, the design standards of classrooms have improved significantly. This movement was instigated by the introduction of the classroom acoustics standard in 2002 from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), in collaboration with the Acoustical Society of America. The standard, formally known as ANSI S12.60, has become…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments, National Standards
Peer reviewedSchaffer, Mark E. – ASHRAE Journal, 2003
Discusses the new classroom acoustics standard, ANSI Standard S12.60, which specifies maximum sound level limits that are significantly lower than currently typical for classrooms. Addresses guidelines for unducted HVAC systems, ducted single-zone systems, and central VAV or multizone systems. (EV)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Children, Classroom Environment
