Architectural Acoustics

Architectural Acoustics Consulting

Spaces inhabited by humans comprise an acoustical environment. Sounds within those spaces can be as pleasant as orchestral music in a performance hall, or as distracting as a noisy office where it is difficult to concentrate. Acentech's engineers and architectural consultants design spaces for good hearing conditions, noise control, and privacy. Our architectural acoustics services include:

• Room shape and size considerations
• Sound isolation constructions
• Acoustical details
• Room finishes and furnishings
• Speech privacy

Acentech's knowledgeable staff has a thorough understanding of the architectural acoustic properties of materials and construction techniques. Our acoustical team's decades of experience, technical expertise, and familiarity with architectural details allow us to suit the acoustical needs of practically any interior environment.

Mechanical System Noise and Vibration Control

Acentech's experience in noise and vibration control addresses heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as power generators and manufacturing equipment. Our architectural acoustic services in this area include:

• Vibration isolation system design
• Noise control treatments
• System configurations and velocities
• Criteria development
• Community noise control
• Architectural details for sound isolation, noise control, vibration

During early design stages, we identify potential problems when noise control measures can be most easily incorporated. Furthermore, we solve problems for mechanical systems in existing buildings. Our architectural acoustic consultants design control measures, provide guidelines, prepare specifications and test the performance of materials and devices recommended to control noise and vibration. We also help control noise transmission outdoors to adjacent properties to avoid community noise complaints.

To learn more about Acentech's architectural acoustics consulting services, please view the related projects at right, read our technical papers and articles, or contact us to receive additional information.