With the recent expansion of the Architectural Acoustics Consulting Group in January 2004, Illingworth and Rodkin is now able to offer a variety of architectural acoustical services. Types of projects include the design of building interiors for desirable acoustics, the reduction of sound transmission between interior spaces through building materials, the reduction of noise and vibration intrusion from exterior sources such as traffic noise, railroads, or mechanical systems, and the design of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) or other mechanical systems to reduce internally generated noise levels. Current and past projects have included acoustical design of interior performance and entertainment spaces, classroom noise performance studies, the design of residential structures to reduce the intrusion of exterior noise and vibration sources, and the design of winery facilities for special events.

The control of airborne and structure born noise and vibration is a critical component of successful building design. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, electrical distribution systems, and lift or conveyance systems can often produce major noise and vibration problems within the built environment. Mechanical noise can create a poor acoustical environment and is often tonal in nature.

It is usually more cost effective to involve an acoustical consultant in the design stage of a building project or mechanical system design to avoid more costly post-design or retrofit solutions. However, the firm has been involved in both the design and the redesign of projects.

Markets Served:

Residential and Commercial
Educational spaces such as classrooms or lecture halls
Entertainment and performance facilities
Places of worship

Services Offered:

Room acoustics design and retrofit solutions
Architectural acoustics modeling
Baseline reverberation and sound transmission measurements
Sound isolation between interior spaces
Noise and vibration reduction from exterior noise sources
Acoustical assessment to meet Building Code requirements
Spectral analysis
Vibration measurement

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