by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
Blocking sound is often analogized to plugging the holes in a leaky bucket. If you plug up all the bucket holes except one, the bucket is still going to drain. In acoustics, an outstanding partition design will not adequately block sound if holes and weak spots exist...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
It's official! The all new LEED Version 3 has been launched by the U.S. Green Building Council. The new system makes several big changes that affect everyone from architects and engineers to builders and building owners. This information is especially important if you...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
It seems like every project that comes across my desk has a stated goal of attaining some level of LEED Certification (LEED Silver, Gold, Platinum, whatever). We're talking K-12 schools, universities, healthcare facilities, churches - they're all "going green." But...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
Whether you're a fan or not, Obama's economic stimulus package passed recently, opening the door to gobs of government money (ie: your tax dollars at work) being pumped into the economy. So where do acoustics fit into the puzzle? Well, they're becoming a key piece. To...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
The healthcare industry is booming and your healthcare costs are rising, so what do you get out of it? Well, besides higher monthly premiums and insurance costs, you do get one thing: choice. You have the freedom to choose between everything from primary care...
