News release

March 30, 2009

How to Design Acoustics into Your Next Healthcare Project: Key Considerations

The upcoming Health Facility Planning Conference, "Planning Hospitals for Optimal Performance," will be hosted by the University of Wisconsin and take place at Billings Crowne Plaza in Madison, April 15th – 17th, 2009. Kenric Van Wyk, is scheduled for a two hour training on “How to Design Acoustics into Your Next Healthcare Project: Key Considerations” featuring sessions on: architectural acoustics, noise control, vibration isolation, HIPAA standards, and LEED for Healthcare. With healthcare acoustics taking new prominence in healthcare facility design, Van Wyk, president of Acoustics By Design, Inc., has become a sought after speaker and expert on the topic. As the president of an independent consulting firm, he is known for bringing unbiased advice and objective recommendations on healthcare acoustics and planning.

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