Melinda MillerPrincipal Engineer
Melinda Miller, PE, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, INCE Bd. Cert., Melinda is the Principal Engineer, stationed in Portland, Oregon. Melinda has been working in 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 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.
Completed |
May, 2019 |
K-12 Education and Performance |
Project
ABD Engineering & Design worked with Cornerstone Architects to develop complete acoustical recommendations for the state-of-the-art Music Center. The Music Center includes a variety of acoustically critical listening spaces: 3…
Completed |
August, 2019 |
Healthcare |
Project
ABD Engineering & Design worked with ZGF Architects to provide complete acoustical consulting services for the Vancouver Clinic expansion project at 3 locations. Salmon Creek: 100,000 SF Camas: 25,300 SF…
Completed |
January, 2019 |
K-12 Education |
Project
ABD Engineering & Design partnered with AMDG Architects to develop acoustical and audiovisual designs for this new campus. The school includes 56 classrooms, performing arts center around a 1,100-seat auditorium…
Sam Barlow High School Classrooms, Stadium, Performing Arts Center, Offices
Completed |
October, 2020 |
K-12 Education |
Project
ABD Engineering & Design worked with Opsis Architecture and the Gresham-Barlow School District to provide acoustical and audiovisual design of Sam Barlow High School. The school focuses on STEM and…
Completed |
June, 2019 |
Auditorium and University |
Project
ABD Engineering & Design worked with OZ Architects on this University of Montana Early Childhood Education Center project for the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences. ABD…
by Melinda Miller | Acoustics
When we are testing a noise issue between units in a multi-unit housing complex or between closed office spaces, I often get the question “Can we just turn on some loud music in one room, and listen in the next room?” Good question. Although this can help confirm that...
by Melinda Miller | Noise and Vibration
We frequently get calls to come and assess noise levels in industrial facilities. The concern is usually whether the employee’s exposure to noise is meeting OSHA requirements. So what are standard OSHA requirements for employee noise exposure?...
by Melinda Miller | Noise and Vibration
We were recently called in to help with controlling the noise levels at an engine test facility. I went to the site to take noise measurements in various areas of the facility. The problem was not within the test cells, but from all the external equipment needed to...
by Melinda Miller | Acoustics
Every year my nieces’ elementary school has a winter concert in their gym. Excited kids from all grade levels file into one side of the gym while the parents and friends squeeze into every remaining space. It’s wonderful to see all the kids singing so proudly, but it...
