Kenric Van Wyk

Kenric Van Wyk

Kenric Van Wyk, PE, LEED AP BD+C, EDAC, INCE. Bd.Cert. is President of Acoustics By Design, Inc., and has been an independent consultant in acoustics, noise, and vibration since 1987. He has participated in over 2500 projects, in all aspects of acoustics and noise control. With teaching credentials to complement his professional experience, Kenric Van Wyk is a sought after lecturer and trainer for architectural and engineering firms, professional organizations, universities, and other groups.

Kenric Van Wyk's Projects

Downtown Grand Rapids Workspace Corporate Headquarters

Completed | 2021 | Workplace | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with AMDG Architects on this new, world-class corporate headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids. The project took the former Michigan Consolidated Gas Corporation building (later Old…

Secchia Piazza Grand Rapids Community College Secchia Institute for Culinary Education

Completed | September, 2022 | Conference Center, Higher Education, and Restaurant | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Progressive AE to provide Room Acoustics recommendations and an audio system design for this unique kaleidoscopic piazza. The Piazza received the AIA Grand Rapids…

Ben Davis High School Auditorium and Theater

Completed | July, 2023 | Auditorium, K-12, and Theater | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Schmidt Associates to provide acoustical engineering and audiovisual design services for renovating the existing 1200 seat auditorium and 480 seat theater. ABD’s acoustical engineers…

McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital Replacement Hospital

Completed | March, 2022 | Healthcare | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Barton Malow to provide acoustical consulting for the McLaren Greater Lansing Replacement Hospital. ABD's consulting and engineering services followed FGI Guidelines to develop our…

Stryker Instruments Division Research and Development Center

Completed | October, 2019 | Workplace | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Tower Pinkster on the Stryker Instruments Division laboratory and workspaces building to provide complete acoustical consulting (Room Acoustics, Noise Isolation, and Mechanical Noise Control)…

Kenric Van Wyk's Experience

B'nai B'rith Camp Men's Camp AssociationPerformance HallOtis, Oregon

Tower PinksterGrand Rapids Public Museum High School and Community Archives and Research CenterGrand Rapids, Michigan

Emerick Architects P.C.Native Arts and Cultures Foundation and Center for Native Arts and CulturesPortland, Oregon

Harley Ellis DevereauxRoyal Oak OfficeRoyal Oak, Michigan

Studio PetrettiHarrison Park Middle SchoolPortland, Oregon

Rockford Construction Co.Perrigo Downtown Office Exterior Noise StudyGrand Rapids, Michigan

ARSD EnterprisesARSD – New Restaurant – Acoustics & AVLudington, Michigan

Kellogg's Global Real Estate & FacilitiesHeadquarters AuditoriumBattle Creek, Michigan

Tommy Car Wash SystemsJonathan’s Bay Location Noise StudyFort Meyers, Florida

Integrated ArchitectureWhirlpool Global Consumer Design Showroom and TheaterBenton Harbor, Michigan

Brothers TaproomBrothers Taproom – 7 Monks – Noise IsolationTraverse City, Michigan

National Veterinary Associates (NVA)PetSuites Arlington Heights Noise StudyArlington Heights, Illinois

Perkins & Will (Chicago)Perkins & Will – Spectrum Health Ambulatory – AcousticsGrand Haven, Michigan

C2AEC2AE – Battle Creek K-8 School for the Arts – AcousticsBattle Creek, Michigan

Cannon MuskegonCannon Muskegon – Exterior Noise Study Phase 2Muskegon, Michigan

Kenric Van Wyk's Blog Posts

Acoustics By Design Receives Best of Award for Acoustical Engineering

by Kenric Van Wyk | Acoustics

Acoustics By Design has been selected for a 2009 "Best of" Award in the Acoustical Engineering category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the...