Benjamin WolfSenior Acoustical Consultant

Benjamin Wolf, INCE Bd. Cert. is a Senior Acoustical Consultant, in Portland, Oregon with a Master of Science in Architectural Acoustics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He specializes in analysis and recommendations for the spaces and structures needed to provide acoustically effective and comfortable environments. As part of his master’s thesis, he modeled accurate acoustical representations of several famous music performance venues allowing musicians to hear their performance simulated in those spaces, in real time, as if they were standing on stage. Ben serves in leadership as the Membership Secretary for the ASTM Committee E33 on Building and Environmental Acoustics. The committee currently has jurisdiction of 55 standards, published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Ben is also the technical contact for the E336 standard (noise isolation testing). In his spare time, Ben plays bass trombone with a wide variety of local groups. He enjoys web design and recording live sound.

Benjamin Wolf's Projects

TriMet warning bells crossing

TriMet Warning Bells Light Rail Pedestrian Crossings

Beginning with measurements taken in 2015, ABD Engineering & Design worked with TriMet to conduct sound measurements of warning bells at MAX Light Rail pedestrian crossings. When it was discovered…
Woodburn High School Band Room

Woodburn High School Band and Chorus Rooms

ABD Engineering & Design worked with BBL Architects to develop room acoustics and noise isolation recommendations for the Woodburn High School performing arts classrooms. Band and chorus rooms are often…

Benjamin Wolf's Experience

  • Faith Bible Church – MP Auditorium – AcousticsSpokane, Washington
  • SROA – Exterior Noise StudySunriver, Oregon
  • SDRA – GSA Portland Federal Office Building – AcousticsPortland, Oregon
  • Kirkland Renaissance BoardwalkVancouver, Washington
  • German Village Mixed UseColumbus, Ohio
  • Curry Medical Center Brookings MRI SuiteBrookings, Oregon
  • Offutt AFB Bldg 40Offutt AFB, Nebraska
  • Wind Turbine Noise StudyColumbia Township, Michigan
  • Eugene Riverfront Development Parcel 3B-C Residential AcousticsEugene, Oregon
  • Eugene Riverfront Development Parcel 7 Residential AcousticsEugene, Oregon
  • Packaging Area Noise StudyWest Valley City, Utah
  • Marion General Hospital Gas CityGas City, Indiana
  • Washington Street ApartmentsVancouver, Washington
  • SnowCap Community Charities Noise StudyGresham, Oregon
  • Hayu Tilixam MultifamilyPortland, Oregon