Sound conditioned rooms seek to reduce or nearly eliminate noise propagation through a building space, and are used when quiet settings are required. Sound waves coming from outside which create noise within a room can be mitigated by absorbing them after they enter, or, preferably, by dampening them before they enter a room. The same concept applies in reverse when trying to contain noises within a room. Examples of sound conditioned rooms include music recording studios and building mechanical rooms which contain heating and cooling equipment. Different methods of sound conditioning a room are required depending upon whether the room is part of a new construction project or whether it is being retro-fitted after construction. New construction allows the greatest potential for noise reduction, since the goals are known during initial design. Retro-fitting efforts rely more commonly on sound absorption materials than they do upon dampening techniques that can be consciously designed in during initial construction plans.

Vaults or strong rooms provide a secure space, typically within a bank building, for the storage of cash or other items of high monetary value.  There are three basic Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) burglary-resistance ratings available for vaults: Type I, II, and III.  These are based on the time it would take to break into a vault using commonly available tools to compromise it, within 30, 60, or 120 minutes, respectively, for types I through III.  The ratings are achieved through actual demonstration tests by UL employees.  There is also a Type M 15 minute rating.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of clean rooms.  Clean rooms are used in manufacturing and research facilities, where the indoor environment needs to be controlled.  Clean rooms have specialized equipment to control levels of dust, microbes, particles and vapors.  They can encompass small spaces or an entire facility.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of cold storage rooms.  Cold storage rooms are environmentally controlled spaces which are used to store perishable items.  Walk in and stand alone coolers or freezers are manufactured, site assemblies that have insulated panels and door.  Doors can be swinging, sliding, vertical lift or traffic doors.  Cold storage rooms can be custom designed for indoor or outdoor applications.  Common applications include; supermarket, warehouse, convenience store, food service and floral industry.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of saunas.  Saunas are enclosed spaces that produce dry heat, which creates perspiration for the people who use it.   Saunas are manufactured assemblies that have infrared heating elements, cedar benches and walls.  Saunas are commonly located in recreational facilities and can be compact enough for personal residences.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of athletic and recreational special construction.  Athletic and recreational special construction are designed components within a recreational facility, that are constructed with activity specific requirements in mind. Indoor soccer boards, safety netting, arena football boards, athletic and recreational court walls and demountable athletic surfaces are examples of athletic and recreational special construction.

This topic includes information related to design and construction with safety netting.  Safety netting is used to protect recreational participants and people near recreational activities from air borne balls or other flying objects.  Safety netting is commonly installed around batting cages, hockey ice rinks and a soccer pitch.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of athletic and recreational court walls.  Athletic and recreational court walls enclose specific recreational spaces, such as squash court, racquetball court, soccer and ice rink.