In this course, the design professional will consider the sounds or noises of life and how they impact the health and welfare of humans. We will review the sound transmission class ratings to better determine acceptable levels of noise. Then, we will examine some common techniques used to isolate noise through building partitions. We look at the challenges associated with designing sound isolating partitions using steel framing. We will detail the various options and why those details matter in achieving the desired results. This is all focused to enable design professionals with the necessary information about options and how to communicate those options clearly in the designs. We will discuss the benefits of incorporating constrained layer damped gypsum panels to enhance performance. Lastly, we will talk about flanking and some simple design driven mitigation techniques. The course will include case studies to illustrate communicating the details in the drawing, use of constrained layer damped gypsum panels, reducing construction costs, all working toward the goal of reducing noise inside buildings.