by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics
Conference room acoustics are often overlooked in the design process, but they can quickly become a problem (and a high priority) once the room is put into use. Architects are great at designing aesthetically pleasing boardrooms and conference rooms, and when their...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
We were recently called in to assist in addressing a noise issue that was the result of a university's desire to be more "green". In this case, we were asked to assess the noise produced in the dish wash room of a university student union. This blog is the second of a...
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 | Acoustics
At Acoustics By Design, we regularly consult on the design of College and University buildings including classroom buildings, dormitories, athletic facilities, performing arts buildings, libraries, research buildings, and student centers. These numerous building types...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
Over the years as an acoustical consultant I've seen a lot of architectural firms locate rooftop air handling units over or near acoustically sensitive spaces; then they put up resistance to doing the necessary extensive noise controls that are needed for such a...
