Peter Allen | ABD Engineering & Design

Peter AllenSenior Acoustical Engineer

Peter Allen, PE, INCE Bd. Cert. is the Senior Acoustical Engineer in Portland, Oregon, with a Master of Engineering degree in Acoustics from Pennsylvania State University, and over 20 years of experience. Along with his Professional Engineer's license in acoustics (PE) from the State of Oregon, Peter was awarded Board Certification by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE. Bd.Cert.). Peter is a nationally recognized expert in acoustics and vibration. Peter specializes in data acquisition, vibration-analysis, noise control, and environmental testing. Peter is also experienced in using advanced techniques including experimental modal analysis and acoustic holography to help solve problems for clients in multiple industries. In his personal time, Peter enjoys climbing, yoga, riding his motorcycle, and SCUBA diving.

Peter Allen's Projects

ABD provided acoustical consulting for the OHSU Mission Control Center, an air-traffic-control inspired dispatch hub to find care for patients statewide.

OHSU Mission Control Center Healthcare Centralized Communications Center

Completed | September, 2024 | Healthcare and Higher Education | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Clark Kjos Architects on the new OHSU Mission Control Center. The centralized communications center houses technology, and teams, including the Oregon Medical Coordination Center…

ABD provided acoustical consulting for Marion Health East including FGI criteria throughout with a vibration study for MRI and advanced imaging suites. Photos courtesy of Marion Health.

Marion Health East Innovation and Medical Campus

Completed | September, 2024 | Healthcare | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with BSA LifeStructures on the Marion Health East Innovation and Medical Campus in Gas City, IN. The four-story, standalone hospital provides access to healthcare at…

ABD provided Audiovisual Design and Acoustical Consulting for the academic building addition at Wheaton Academy, focusing on the Broadcast Studio.

School Broadcast Studios Wheaton Academy Academic Building

Completed | August, 2024 | K-12 | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with AMDG Architects on the academic building addition that included Broadcast Studios, learning spaces, and commons. ABD’s audiovisual design first addressed master planning to establish…

ABD conducted a predictive noise study, provided recommendations for neighborhood noise reduction, and verification measurements during a 3-day Rock The Locks Music Festival.

Rock The Locks Music Festival Music Festival Noise Study

Completed | September, 2024 | Outdoor and Performance | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with J-U-B Engineers on the City of Umatilla Rock The Locks Music Festival. ABD created a model of the site based on the site plan,…

ABD Engineering & Design provided acoustical and audiovisual consulting for this adaptive reuse project adding a performing arts wing to the cultural center.

Chehalem Cultural Center Phase 3 Performing Arts Wing

Completed | September, 2024 | Museum, Performance, and Theater | Project

Scott Edwards Architecture, the Chehalem Park and Recreation District (CPRD), and Chehalem Cultural Center (a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization) brought ABD Engineering & Design in for this adaptive reuse project. The…

Peter Allen's Experience

Aspen Investment SolutionsF45 Training Fitness AcousticsVancouver, Washington

Logos Public Charter SchoolMusic RoomMedford, Oregon

ZGF ArchitectsPortland Providence Medical Center Emergency DepartmentPortland, Oregon

Ankrom Moisan ArchitectsBlock 67 Mixed Use Affordable HousingHillsboro, Oregon

Clark Kjos ArchitectsOregon Health and Science University DispatchPortland, Oregon

Rowell Brokaw ArchitectsOregon State University Wilson Callahan and McNary HallsCorvallis, Oregon

Arnold Gallagher, PCZip-O Log Mills Noise StudyEugene, Oregon

ZGF (Seattle)Veterans Administration American LakeJoint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

HackerSortis 8-story Mass Timber HeadquatersPortland, Oregon

Red Tail Multifamily Land DevelopmentRed Tail – 6613 Pointe Post Falls – HUD Noise StudyPost Falls, Idaho

ZGF ArchitectsZGF – PeaceHealth Vancouver ACC – AcousticsVancouver, Washington

HackerThe Dalles MultifamilyThe Dalles, Oregon

B'nai B'rith Camp Men's Camp AssociationPerformance HallOtis, Oregon

ZGF ArchitectsOregon Health and Science University DoernbecherPortland, Oregon

Rowell Brokaw ArchitectsOregon State University Bloss HallCorvallis, Oregon

Peter Allen's Blog Posts

Building Vibration

by Peter Allen | Noise and Vibration

Building vibration can impact user experience, and is largely preventable during design, or potentially mitigated later, with help from a vibration consultant.

How Does Sound Masking Work?

by Peter Allen | Acoustics

Have you ever increased the volume of your music or television program to “drown out” your noisy neighbors? Or have you noticed how difﬁcult it is to hear a conversation while eating in a busy restaurant? In both situations, sound from the “masker” (your...