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 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

Vancouver Clinic 3 New or Expanded Facilities

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…

Sam Barlow High School Classrooms, Stadium, Performing Arts Center, Offices

In-progress | K-12 Education | Project

ABD Engineering & Design is working with Opsis Architecture and the Gresham-Barlow School District to provide acoustical and audiovisual design of Sam Barlow High School. The project covers AV and…

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center Hybrid Operating Room

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center Hybrid OR and CVL

Completed | September, 2018 | Healthcare | Project

Selecting and verifying locations for a hybrid operating room (hybrid OR) and a central venous line (CVL) procedure room requires specialized vibration analysis and mechanical noise and vibration control. ABD…

Tacoma General Hospital MRI Suite Renovation and Expansion

Completed | March, 2018 | Healthcare | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Clark Kjos Architects to conduct an MRI vibration study at the Tacoma General Hospital Multicare Regional Cancer Center. Our Professional Engineer and vibration expert…

Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office MRI Vibration Study

Completed | August, 2016 | Healthcare | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Anderson Dabrowski Architects to conduct an MRI vibration study at the Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office building. Our Professional Engineer and vibration expert,…

Peter Allen's Experience

EM ArchitectureOakland Orthopedics – MRI SiteOakland, California

St. Luke's Health SystemMcCall – MRI Vibration SurveyMcCall, Idaho

Anderson Dabrowski Architects LLCKaiser Permanente Salmon Creek – MRI Vibration StudyVancouver, Washington

Anderson Dabrowski Architects LLCKaiser Permanente Sunnyside – MRI SuiteSunnyside, Oregon

MWA ArchitectsYa-Po-Ah Terrace – HUD Noise StudyEugene, Oregon

Anderson Dabrowski Architects LLCWest End Surgical – Generator Noise ControlBeaverton, Oregon

SERA Design and Architecture, Inc.11th & Alder HyattPortland, Oregon

SERA Design and Architecture, Inc.Jantzen ApartmentsPortland, Oregon

Southern Oregon UniversityScience BuildingsAshland, Oregon

Ankrom Moisan ArchitectsSherwood Residential HealthcareSherwood, Oregon

ZGF ArchitectsFort Gordon ClinicFt. Gordon, Georgia

Bettisworth NorthYukon-Kuskowkwim Health – Dr. Paul John Calricaraq CenterBethel, Alaska

Maxim IntegratedRoof Top Unit Mechanical Noise-VibrationBeaverton, Oregon

SERA Design and Architecture, Inc.Multnomah Village ApartmentsPortland, Oregon

Scanlan Kemper BardThe Round – Fitness Center AcousticsBeaverton, Oregon

Peter Allen's Blog Posts

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...