Peter AllenSenior Acoustical Engineer

Peter Allen, PE, INCE Bd. Cert. is the Senior Acoustical Engineer in Portland, Oregon, with a Master of Engineering degree in Acoustics from Pennsylvania State University, and over 20 years of experience. Along with his Professional Engineer's license in acoustics (PE) from the State of Oregon, Peter was awarded Board Certification by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE. Bd.Cert.). Peter is a nationally recognized expert in acoustics and vibration. Peter specializes in data acquisition, vibration-analysis, noise control, and environmental testing. Peter is also experienced in using advanced techniques including experimental modal analysis and acoustic holography to help solve problems for clients in multiple industries. In his personal time, Peter enjoys climbing, yoga, riding his motorcycle, and SCUBA diving.

Peter Allen's Projects

ABD Engineering & Design provided acoustical and audiovisual consulting for this adaptive reuse project adding a performing arts wing to the cultural center.

Chehalem Cultural Center Phase 3 Performing Arts Wing

Completed | September, 2024 | Museum, Performance, and Theater | Project

Scott Edwards Architecture, the Chehalem Park and Recreation District (CPRD), and Chehalem Cultural Center (a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization) brought ABD Engineering & Design in for this adaptive reuse project. The…

ABD provided acoustical consulting for Corewell Health's Corporate Headquarters, spanning the historic Brassworks and new buildings, for thousands of staff.

Corewell Health Center for Transformation and Innovation Healthcare Corporate Headquarters

Completed | Summer, 2024 | Healthcare and Workplace | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with NBBJ to help create the new Corewell Health Center for Transformation and Innovation (CTI). The North Monroe neighborhood corporate headquarters is home to thousands…

ABD Engineering & Design provided audiovisual design and acoustical consulting for the Happy Valley Library Expansion.

Library Expansion Community Spaces

Completed | September, 2024 | Government | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Scott Edwards Architecture and the City of Happy Valley on this community library expansion project. ABD provided acoustical and audiovisual consulting services for the…

ABD Engineering & Design provided holistic acoustical engineering for Minot State University’s Communications, Art, English and Humanities building renovation.

Hartnett Hall Minot State University

Completed | September, 2023 | Higher Education | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with Ackerman-Estvold architects and McGough Construction to provide holistic acoustical engineering services for Minot State University’s Communications, Art, English and Humanities building renovation. "ABD's invaluable…

ABD helped create an inviting Development Services & Permitting Center at the Hillsboro Civic Center.

Development Services and Permitting Center Hillsboro Civic Center

Completed | 2023 | Government and Workplace | Project

ABD Engineering & Design worked with SRG Partnership to help create an inviting Development Services and Permitting Center right off the Hillsboro Civic Center main lobby 4th floor entrance. It’s…

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Peter Allen's Experience

Aspen Investment SolutionsF45 Training Fitness AcousticsVancouver, Washington

Logos Public Charter SchoolMusic RoomMedford, Oregon

ZGF ArchitectsPortland Providence Medical Center Emergency DepartmentPortland, Oregon

Ankrom Moisan ArchitectsBlock 67 Mixed Use Affordable HousingHillsboro, Oregon

Clark Kjos ArchitectsOregon Health and Science University DispatchPortland, Oregon

Rowell Brokaw ArchitectsOregon State University Wilson Callahan and McNary HallsCorvallis, Oregon

Arnold Gallagher, PCZip-O Log Mills Noise StudyEugene, Oregon

ZGF (Seattle)Veterans Administration American LakeJoint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

HackerSortis 8-story Mass Timber HeadquatersPortland, Oregon

Red Tail Multifamily Land DevelopmentRed Tail – 6613 Pointe Post Falls – HUD Noise StudyPost Falls, Idaho

ZGF ArchitectsZGF – PeaceHealth Vancouver ACC – AcousticsVancouver, Washington

HackerThe Dalles MultifamilyThe Dalles, Oregon

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

ZGF ArchitectsOregon Health and Science University DoernbecherPortland, Oregon

Rowell Brokaw ArchitectsOregon State University Bloss HallCorvallis, Oregon

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Peter Allen's Blog Posts

Building Vibration

by Peter Allen | Noise and Vibration

Building vibration can impact user experience, and is largely preventable during design, or potentially mitigated later, with help from a vibration consultant.

How Does Sound Masking Work?

by Peter Allen | Acoustics

Have you ever increased the volume of your music or television program to “drown out” your noisy neighbors? Or have you noticed how difﬁcult it is to hear a conversation while eating in a busy restaurant? In both situations, sound from the “masker” (your...