Service
Acoustical Design
Compliance-focused acoustic design review and performance planning for new and existing facilities.
Service Scope
We offer comprehensive design reviews and guidance, assisting in compliance with standards and guidelines including National Building Code (Alberta Edition), Alberta Infrastructure technical requirements, municipal by-laws, ANSI, ASHRAE, ASTM, CSA, and LEED frameworks.
Project Context
Design-stage decisions are aligned with measurable acoustic targets to reduce downstream corrective work and improve performance at turnover.
Common Performance Priorities
- Speech privacy and intelligibility in occupied environments
- Room acoustics and reverberation control targets
- HVAC noise and vibration criteria integration
- Compliance coordination across codes and project standards
Investigation Toolbox
- Instrumentation for ASTC, NIC, RT, IIC, and STI assessment
- NC, RC, and dBA monitoring for operational noise review
- Background noise and sound masking evaluations
- Targeted field testing for commissioning and closeout
Methods and Standards
Our method combines criteria development, design review, testing protocols, and compliance documentation to align performance intent with practical execution.
Outcomes and Deliverables
Deliverables include acoustic criteria sets, testing and monitoring reports, commissioning findings, and implementation guidance for design and construction teams.