How to Sound Like Charlie Brown’s Teacher
Back when I was in grade school, I loved the animated Charlie Brown shows. I have particular memories of the scenes in class where the kids’ teacher would address them: “Wa Wa Wa, Wa, Wa Wa Wa, Wa.”...
View ArticleThe Latest Buzz – Hospital Cell Phone Use
Mobile devices have become an ever-present part of our connected culture. With smartphones, tablets, and cell phones expected to outnumber people, in the US, by the end of the year, what can a hospital...
View ArticleBoarding up the Board Room – Speech Privacy
Acoustics By Design gets requests, every week, to help corporate office environments with their speech privacy. Whether it’s a conference room, single private office, or one with legal privacy concerns...
View ArticleInterview – Acoustics in the US
Acoustics By Design provides AVL and acoustical consulting from our offices in Grand Rapids and Detroit, Michigan, and Portland, Oregon, on projects throughout the United States, and around the world....
View Article101 Best and Brightest Elite
Acoustics By Design has been named the Elite Winner for Recruitment, Selection, and Orientation. While we’ve won several Best and Brightest awards, this is our first 101 Best and Brightest Elite Award,...
View ArticleAcoustics – Church Designer’s Magazine
Acoustics By Design President, Kenric Van Wyk, is interviewed in the May/June 2015 issue of Church Designer’s Magazine.The Article, “A Sound Policy,” by Keith Loria, describes the need to prepare the...
View ArticleHow Private Are Your Medical Conversations?
If you’ve been to your doctor’s office lately, you might have been allowed to listen to a conversation between a doctor and another patient. You didn’t even need to be in the room with them. The sound...
View ArticleActive 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...
View ArticlePlan 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.
View ArticleWhy 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...
View ArticlePlan 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?
View ArticlePeeking 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.
View ArticleConference Room BYOD
BYOD in your conference room might be just what you need to get everyone collaborating, and all your devices working together.
View Article2015 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.
View ArticleTaking 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.”
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleThe Resonance in Your Residence Part 3
Watch out for red flags if you want a quiet place to live.
View ArticleAcoustics and LEED For Schools
The 3 acoustical criteria for design and construction of K-12 Education, for better learning environments, and LEED.
View ArticleWhat’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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