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 | Audiovisual
Whether you watch HD from Blu-ray disks or over-the-air HD broadcasts, the clarity of the image is stunning. With widespread availability of professional HD imaging devices, monitors, and support gear, the clarity we’re seeing at home is now making its mark on the...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
Great acoustical design now plays a key role in sustainable healthcare design and the healing environment. If you are the architect, engineer, interior designer, or user of a healthcare facility, we set out to give you the most up to date information regarding the...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
It is common belief that a series of elbows near an air handling unit (AHU) can accomplish the same insertion loss as a manufactured duct sound attenuator. It's true that elbows are less expensive than sound attenuators, but what acoustical performance is really...
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...
