by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
On a recent trip to India, I discovered a cute clothing sizing term called "free size" which is equivalent to "one size fits all". Free size clothing must be a manufacturer's delight since production and distribution are greatly simplified. Adjustments to the size of...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
At Acoustics By Design we talk a lot about standards. Sometimes, the standards are hidden behind terms like design goals, baseline design, or even ordinances and specifications... But they are all standards. The reality is almost all aspects of our lives are governed...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Audiovisual
Several months ago (10-13-08) I wrote about the current state of the wireless microphone frequency spectrum and how the actions of congress and the FCC are shaping the future of wireless technology. Well, several notable updates and changes have been made since that...
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...