by Brian Atkinson | 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 Brian Atkinson | 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 Brian Atkinson | 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...
by Brian Atkinson | Acoustics
The phrase “Equal Access” might not be very exciting, but it represents what many perceive to be a fundamental right of modern society. Every building built in the last 20 years has personified “Equal Access” by including doors wide enough for a wheelchair, elevator...
by Brian Atkinson | Acoustics
The orchestra that I play in used to perform at local public schools. The high school auditoria that we regularly used were so-so for acoustics, but we learned to appreciate them when a scheduling conflict bumped us to a junior high school for one concert. This...
