Calvin University Covenant Fine Arts Center
ABD Engineering and Design provided acoustical engineering and AVL systems design for the Covenant Fine Arts Center at Calvin University. Our work included the 1,100 seat Auditorium, 300 seat Recital…
ABD Engineering and Design
ABD Engineering and Design is one of North America’s leading independent acoustical consulting and AV design firms, serving clients across the United States and Canada, as well as other international markets from offices in Grand Rapids, MI and Portland, OR. Our specialized acoustical engineering and AV design practices help architects, building owners, engineers, facility directors, and municipalities design spaces, environments, and systems for optimal acoustical and audiovisual performance. Our consulting practice areas specialize in all aspects of architectural acoustics, environmental and industrial noise and vibration control, and audiovisual systems design.
ABD Engineering and Design's Projects
Grand Valley State University Glenn A. Niemeyer Honors Hall
This facility includes two, three-story residence halls totaling 186,735 SF and 447 beds in 168 units and a 40,866 SF Honors College that includes classrooms, caserooms, reading room, computer lab,…
Cathedral Square Sophia L. and Peter Martin Wege Conference Center
ABD Engineering & Design was hired by the Diocese of Grand Rapids to offer independent audio-visual design services for their, LEED Certified, Cathedral Square facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our…
Grand Rapids Christian High School Quest Center
Acoustics By Design was brought in by A.M.D.G. Architects to provide comprehensive acoustical engineering and audio systems design for the 48,000 SF Quest Center at Grand Rapids Christian High School.…
Delta Dental Corporate Headquarters
Our design team consulted on: 50 Person Board Room Divisible Multipurpose Room Distributed Digital Signage Training Rooms Conference Rooms Executive Dining Area Audio System Design Video System Design Digital Signage…
ABD Engineering and Design's Blog Posts
Conference Room BYOD
BYOD in your conference room might be just what you need to get everyone collaborating, and all your devices working together.
Plan Ahead for Vibration
Vibration can be a determining factor in the success of many projects. Are you considering vibration for the people who will be in the building?
Why Can’t We Just Do Wireless Video?
When a technical system design project includes video, we are asked the same question, “Can we do wireless video for that?” It sounds like a great idea. But…
Plan Ahead For University Radio and TV Studios
The acoustics of University studios can make or break the student experience. Plan ahead, before you go on air.
Digital Signage in K-12 Schools
Teaching is all about communication. Are you able to communicate the material in myriad ways to help students of a variety of learning styles grasp the concepts? Not everyone understands everything in the same way....