Acoustics | ABD Engineering & Design

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....

The ABCs of Open Office Acoustics

by Benjamin Wolf | Acoustics

Acoustical engineers discuss the basic principals of open office acoustics. How absorption, blocking, and covering affects cubicle farms and open offices.

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...

New Principal Acoustical Engineer

by Brian Atkinson | Acoustics, Announcements

Acoustics By Design is delighted to announce the naming of Melinda Miller, PE, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, INCE. Bd.Cert., as ABD’s Principal Acoustical Engineer....

Closed Office Acoustics and Privacy Concerns

by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics

Professional acousticians discuss the secrets of blocking noise and sound between closed offices. Fundamentals of office noise isolation and acoustics.

Acoustics and LEED For Schools

by Quincey Smail | Acoustics

The 3 acoustical criteria for design and construction of K-12 Education, for better learning environments, and LEED.