Provided measurements and analysis to document the extent to which noise within 4th floor office spaces is compromised by a poorly vibration isolated chiller in a 5th floor mechanical room. Provided recommendations for design improvements.
Sound Transmission
Canada Revenue Agency, ITAX Facility
Webber Academy, School Performing Arts Centre
Comprehensive design services including architectural acoustics; and mechanical noise control and vibration isolation.
Madison Avenue Radiology Center, 1820 Madison
Atop a mixed-use building, the rooftop cooling systems, connected to a ground-level magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) installation, caused complaints from the residents within a penthouse condominium. Noise and vibration measurements were made to compare levels to the provisions of Local Law 113 Noise Code along with recommendations to mitigate the problematic levels.
Arizona State University, Combined Heat & Power Facility
Comprehensive design services including specification of mechanical noise control for two gas turbines; 2000-cooling ton chillers; and operators’ room
Duke Energy, Asheville Combined Cycle Project
Provided LEED credit design review for acoustics of administration/control/maintenance building.
Indianapolis International Airport
Residential Sound Insulation Program. Measured sound transmission of aircraft noise within approximately 160 single family dwellings.
Aardmore Aerodrome
Recommendations to Papakura District Council for a program of residential sound insulation at a general aviation airport with historic 1950s vintage “warbird” jet fighters.
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Building 250 Nanoscience Research Laboratory
Analysis and reporting of Noise Isolation Class (NIC) of doors and partitions to assess contractual compliance.
National Physical Laboratory, Private Finance Initiative Laboratory Improvements
Infrasonic Noise Evaluation