News release

December 29, 2008

Van Wyk becomes LEED Accredited Professional Acoustical Consultant

Kenric Van Wyk, President of Acoustics By Design, Inc., has recently attained the status of a LEED Accredited Professional by passing a stringent exam administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. The title gives credit to the high value we, at Acoustics By Design, place on green building and sustainable design practices. Van Wyk is one of the very first LEED Accredited Professional Acoustical Engineers in the United States, and as such, is uniquely poised to offer consultation on a wide variety of LEED projects and green buildings. Learn more about the LEED Green Building Rating System™.

For more information, contact Meahgan Pear, Acoustics By Design, at 616-241-5810.

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Acoustics By Design, Inc., is one of the leading independent acoustical consulting firms in the Midwest. The firm provides acoustical consulting services to architects, engineers, building owners, facility directors, and municipalities. Acoustics By Design also includes an integrated team of consultants who design audio, lighting, and technical systems, and integrate them with the native acoustical environment. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and serving clients in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, Acoustics By Design also has offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Valparaiso, Indiana. For more information, visit www.acousticsbydesign.com.

Contact:
Meahgan Pear
Acoustics By Design
616.241.5810