by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
I admit that I like working in a niche field. I especially like the reactions of people who ask me what I do for a living and have never heard of an acoustics engineer. They find it amazing that someone does this type of work, or they start asking questions or making...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
Most parents will tell you that they just wish they could understand why their baby is crying. As cute as babies are, the reality is they can be immensely distracting during church worship services. So what can you do about it?...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
Occasionally clients ask about using HVAC system noise as a sound masking system. While dual use of the HVAC system would save money and be more sustainable, most ventilation systems cannot be relied upon to produce a constant level of background noise with a...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
I was recently interviewed by College Planning & Management magazine for their article on "How schools can create cafeterias and other social spaces to shout about, not over?" These spaces are where university students come to dine, to study, to relax, and to...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
Over the years we’ve used this blog to try and get the word out that acoustics can be very important when designing a restaurant and that the assistance of a qualified acoustical consultant during the design phase will save the proprietor both time and money while...
