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 | 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...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
Are you planning to open a veterinary hospital? A doggy daycare? A kennel? A private dog park? If so, then make sure that you consider the noise issues ahead of time (i.e., the barking)! Although these types of projects only account for a small portion of our work at...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
In the world of architecture, we frequently hear the term "mixed-use development," and our firm is increasingly called upon to provide mixed-use development acoustical consulting. The term "mixed-use" generally refers to a development that incorporates residential and...
by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration
OSHA, The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, has long had policies regulating noise in the workplace. Their "Hearing Conservation Program" is designed to protect workers from suffering hearing loss even if they are subject to loud noise exposures over...