Building Acoustics

Acoustics within a building envelope requires consideration of interior geometry, suitable surface treatments, wall constructions, and control of noise from building systems. We are usually retained by an owner, developer or architect to take care of how a building will “sound” and to ensure that appropriate privacy, quality and speech intelligibility parameters will be met in the design stage. However, we are also often retained after construction to correct glaring acoustical problems that could have been dealt with during the design phase (can you spot the acoustical problem in the wall cross-section below?).

Here is a list of our most common types of architectural acoustics projects:

• Broadcast, Recording & Film Studio Acoustics

• Church and House of Worship Acoustics

• Elementary, Junior and Senior Schools

• Home Theatre & Listening Room Design

• Hotel & Convention Centre Acoustics

• LEED & Green Buildings Acoustics

• Library Acoustics

• Music and Drama Theatre Acoustics

• Music Schools and Band Rooms

• Music Venues: Pubs and Clubs

• Office Acoustics

• Police Stations and Secure Facilities

• Post-Secondary Education Facilities

• Renovation Projects

• Research Facilities

• Residential and Multi-Family Dwelling Noise Control

• Sports and Recreation Facility Acoustics