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.

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Rooftop Roulette | Noise and Vibration Isolation for Air Handlers and Mechanical Units

by ABD Engineering and Design | Noise and Vibration

Over the years as an acoustical consultant I've seen a lot of architectural firms locate rooftop air handling units over or near acoustically sensitive spaces; then they put up resistance to doing the necessary extensive noise controls that are needed for such a...

The Acoustical Stimulus Package

by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics

Whether you're a fan or not, Obama's economic stimulus package passed recently, opening the door to gobs of government money (ie: your tax dollars at work) being pumped into the economy. So where do acoustics fit into the puzzle? Well, they're becoming a key piece. To...

Acoustics, Patient Care, and The Healing Environment

by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics

The healthcare industry is booming and your healthcare costs are rising, so what do you get out of it? Well, besides higher monthly premiums and insurance costs, you do get one thing: choice. You have the freedom to choose between everything from primary care...

Coordination for AVL Consultants and Project Teams

by ABD Engineering and Design | Audiovisual

Perhaps the toughest and most critical element of designing AVL systems for auditoriums is proper coordination with all the other teams. As audio-visual and theatrical lighting designers, we find ourselves being selected to join teams all throughout the process, from...

Traditional Church Acoustics: The Battle For Art and Audio

by ABD Engineering and Design | Acoustics

For centuries, traditional church architecture has been pregnant with meaning and symbolism. The building itself, from interior to exterior, is meant to carry a visual message that transcends language. This is why art and aesthetics play an uncompromising role in...

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