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How Well Do You Know PCM Ceilings and Acoustic Performance?

May 28, 2025

Each week, Construction Canada offers a quiz based on one of our feature articles. This week’s quiz is based on the article The hidden power of PCM: Ceiling the deal on energy savings. In today’s built environments, acoustic comfort is just as important as temperature control—especially in schools, offices, and healthcare facilities. Phase change material (PCM) ceiling panels are gaining attention not only for their energy-saving potential but also for their ability to improve acoustical performance. By combining thermal regulation with sound absorption and blocking properties, PCM ceilings support quieter, more productive indoor environments. Take our quiz to test your knowledge of how this dual-function technology is reshaping acoustic and thermal strategies in modern buildings.

Quiz - May 28
1. What is the primary mechanism by which PCM (Phase Change Material) ceiling panels regulate indoor temperature?
2. One significant advantage of PCM ceiling panels over traditional thermal mass materials (like brick or concrete) is:
3. According to lab studies, PCM ceiling panels can reduce energy consumption by up to what percentage through passive cooling?

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