NW Natural Headquarters Corporate Headquarters
ABD Engineering & Design worked with GBD Architects on the new NW Natural headquarters. Staff were accustomed to a combination of small open office areas, traditional cubicles, and closed offices.…
Melinda MillerPrincipal Engineer
Melinda Miller, PE, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, INCE Bd. Cert., Melinda is the Principal Engineer of ABD Engineering & Design and has worked in the field of acoustical engineering since 2001. Her expertise includes diagnosing and preventing noise problems, as well as designing acoustically optimized environments using 3D computer modeling and evidence-based design practices. Melinda is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants. Melinda earned her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Idaho in 1998, and master's from the University of Illinois, Chicago, in 2003. Melinda has presented technical papers and speeches for the Acoustical Society of America, the American Institute of Architects, the Chicago Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society, Columbia College, and The University of Illinois at Chicago.
Melinda Miller's Projects
Chippewa Champions Center Central Michigan University
ABD Engineering & Design worked closely with GMB Architecture + Engineering, and Central Michigan University staff on the Chippewa Champions Center. ABD’s complete acoustical consulting services included Room Acoustics, Noise…
Jamie Hurd Amphitheater City of West Des Moines, Iowa
ABD Engineering & Design worked with Confluence on the City of West Des Moines Jamie Hurd Amphitheater (1,550 SF stage for 50 musicians, and lawn seating for 2000 people). Our…
Grand + Belmont Apartments Mixed-Use Multi-Family Apartments
The Grand + Belmont Apartments is a HUD-funded 131 apartments and 6,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space multi-family mixed-use residential project. Ankrom Moisan Architects worked with ABD Engineering &…
Center for Integrated Health Studies Central Michigan University
ABD Engineering & Design and Stantec collaborated with Central Michigan University on the Center for Integrated Health Studies expansion of the Health Professions Building. The new Inter-professional Education Center houses…
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Melinda Miller's Blog Posts
How Does Acoustical Absorption Work?
Expert acoustical engineers discuss the sound principals of acoustic absorption, reflection, and transmission. How sound really works.
Absorbing Vs. Blocking Sound
When sound transfers from one space to another, what’s the most effective treatment? Does fiberglass insulation stop sound? Advice from professional acoustical consultants on the dos and don’t of sound absorption versus noise isolation....
What’s Shakin’ in Healthcare
What’s Shakin’ in Healthcare? Insight and advice from professional engineers on mechanical noise and vibration in healthcare facilities and hospitals.
Peeking into the Fitness Center
It seems like a good idea; a fitness center in your building. It’s so convenient! Unless of course, you want some peace and quiet.
The Latest Buzz – Hospital Cell Phone Use
Mobile devices have become an ever-present part of our connected culture. With smartphones, tablets, and cell phones expected to outnumber people, in the US, by the end of the year, what can a hospital do to maintain some level of quiet? Allowing cell phone use, while...