How Finishes, Acoustics, and Light Work as One System

The Three Fundamental Elements of Architectural Design in One System

Every interior surface does three jobs at once. It sets the look of a room, it shapes how sound behaves, and it affects how light reaches the people inside. These are the three fundamental elements of architectural design: Finishes, Acoustics, and Light (FAL). They are often specified separately, by different consultants and suppliers. Treating them as one system lets you see how each decision affects the others before the design is locked in. Velaria Systems calls the result "Performance Finishes."

FAL | One System: Performance Finishes

• Finishes: The visible surface. Material, color, texture, and form define how a space looks and feels.
• Acoustics: How a surface absorbs or reflects sound. NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) ratings show how much sound a material absorbs.
• Light: How illumination is delivered and diffused. Some finishes can be backlit or integrated with lighting to act as the light source.
  
  

Why the Three Elements Affect Each Other

For the first time, you can get all of the information you need to specify not just the finish materials, but ALSO the acoustic performance and lighting, all from one source: Velaria Systems.

At Velaria Systems we provide design solutions that are better for people with visual interest, less noise, and superior quality lighting by making the design and implementation process as simple as possible.