Sound Input

May 13, 2009
 

LEED V3 Finally Arrives
How it Changes Everything

It’s official! The all new LEED Version 3 has been launched by the U.S. Green Building Council. The new system makes several big changes that affect everyone from architects and engineers to builders and building owners. This information is especially important if you are working on a LEED project or if you are a LEED Accredited Professional. Here are some of the initial updates at a glance: more...

Acoustics By Design Hires PhD As Chief Scientist and Senior Consultant for Grand Rapids, Michigan Office

Acoustics By Design, Inc., recently hired Peter C. Laux, PhD, as Chief Scientist and Senior Consultant for its Grand Rapids, Michigan, office. Previously with Johnson Controls & Prince Corporation in Holland, Michigan, Laux has over twenty-five years of experience in the acoustics, noise, and vibration fields. While at Johnson Controls, Laux grew their small acoustics capability into a world class acoustical integration team, complete with an acoustics research lab dedicated to the fields of noise control, vibration control, and product sound quality. more...

How Green Design Can Save You Some Green $$$

April 22 was earth day, a fitting time to discuss the “green” movement that we are seeing in the world of architecture and engineering. It seems like every project that comes across my desk has a stated goal of attaining some level of LEED Certification (LEED Silver, Gold, Platinum, whatever). We’re talking K-12 schools, universities, healthcare facilities, churches — more...

Perception Vs. Reality: What Our Ears Hear

It seems like everyone is talking about decibels these days: “5 dB of this” and “3 dB of that.” As acoustical consultants, we hear people using these metrics and often wonder to ourselves, “Do they really know what a decibel is?” Occasionally, someone is brave enough to ask the more important question, “Just how much is a decibel?” The answer to that question is, of course: well, it depends. Are we talking about physical sound levels or perceived sound levels? There is a big difference! more...

Acoustics By Design Selected as One of “West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For”

Acoustics By Design was recently selected by the Michigan Business & Professional Association as one of "West Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For." 2009 marks the third consecutive year that Acoustics By Design has received the award. more...