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Active Learning Classrooms

Removing obstacles to learning. That’s the mantra around the movement toward Active Learning Classrooms (ALC) in University settings. This departure from the traditional lecture format, and toward...

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Plan Ahead For University Radio and TV Studios

The acoustics of University studios can make or break the student experience. Plan ahead, before you go on air.

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Why Can’t We Just Do Wireless Video?

When a technical system design project includes video, we are asked the same question, “Can we do wireless video for that?” It sounds like a great idea. But...

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Plan Ahead for Vibration

Vibration can be a determining factor in the success of many projects. Are you considering vibration for the people who will be in the building?

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Peeking into the Fitness Center

It seems like a good idea; a fitness center in your building. It’s so convenient! Unless of course, you want some peace and quiet.

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Conference Room BYOD

BYOD in your conference room might be just what you need to get everyone collaborating, and all your devices working together.

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2015 Best And Brightest Winner

As 2015 comes to a close, Acoustics By Design is delighted to be among this year’s National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For.

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Taking the Din out of Dinner

Working with an independent acoustical consultant in your restaurant design and construction, or renovation process can help “Take The Din Out of Dinner.”

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The Resonance in Your Residence Part 1

You’ve just moved into your new home, or maybe you completed some renovations and there it is - noise. You love your home, but the sound is making you crazy.

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The Resonance in Your Residence Part 2

When the noise from the condo or apartment unit above sounds like your neighbor’s favorite shoes are a pair of bricks, it can be a struggle.

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The Resonance in Your Residence Part 3

Watch out for red flags if you want a quiet place to live.

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Acoustics and LEED For Schools

The 3 acoustical criteria for design and construction of K-12 Education, for better learning environments, and LEED.

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What’s Shakin’ in Healthcare

What’s Shakin’ in Healthcare? Insight and advice from professional engineers on mechanical noise and vibration in healthcare facilities and hospitals.

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We’ve Got a Tech Guy

Answering our most asked question, "Why should we hire a technical systems designer, when we already have a tech guy?"

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Closed Office Acoustics and Privacy Concerns

Professional acousticians discuss the secrets of blocking noise and sound between closed offices. Fundamentals of office noise isolation and acoustics.

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Acoustical Consulting Merger

Acoustics By Design, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and Daly-Standlee & Associates, in Portland, OR, announce their merger effective April 1, 2016.

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New Principal Acoustical Engineer

Acoustics By Design announces Melinda Miller, PE, as Principal Engineer, and we look forward to her leadership in ABD's acoustics and AV design practice.

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How Does Sound Masking Work?

Acoustical Engineers discuss the basic principals of electronic sound masking systems for hospitals and offices. How does electronic sound masking work?

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The ABCs of Open Office Acoustics

Acoustical engineers discuss the basic principals of open office acoustics. How absorption, blocking, and covering affects cubicle farms and open offices.

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Woman Owned Business

Acoustics By Design is a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise as well as a Woman Owned Small Business.

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