Building Acoustics

Building Acoustics

Controlling sound and noise in a built environment

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Impact

Creating a quieter world
Help design buildings and spaces to create and manage the listening environment
Provide a higher level of comfort for living, working, and healing
Map noise environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sound control through walls/floors
Acoustical finishes and reverberation control
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing noise control
Vibration isolation
Data collection and analysis
Computational modeling
Fieldwork

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Communication
Project Management
3D Modeling
Data analysis
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Collaboration with architects and engineers

Project Types

Recording & Broadcast Studios
Movie & Performing Arts Theaters
Music Practice and Performance
Sound booths
Lecture Halls
Houses of Worship
Hospitals / Healthcare
K-12 Schools and Colleges
Offices / Workspaces
Hotels and Casinos
Condos and Apartments

Affiliations

Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC)
Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE)
Audio Engineering Society (AES)

College Pathways

Select a major that will provide a strong background: physics, engineering, architecture, structures, music/music technology, math, acoustics
Look for electives in acoustics and noise control
Apply for internships at Acoustical Consulting Firms, JoinHandshake.com, ASA’s SUREIA program, Architecture Firms

EXPLORE

Focus on key subjects: physics, computer science, math, music, architecture, engineering, language arts
Try out online acoustics tools and look at ExploreSound.org and ASAStudent.org
Listen to your environment
Listen to your city/town
Try to find where sounds are coming from
Train your ears to hear differences

Learn more

See also:

Industrial noise, Noise monitoring

Student Resources

ASA Student Council
Find local ASA chapters in your area or at your school
Find college programs in acoustics

Read about Acousticians in the field

Links

The National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC) is an international organization committed to supporting the acoustical consulting profession. Visit the NCAC for a list of acoustical consulting firms who are members of the NCAC
- Design for Architectural Spaces
Institute of Noise Control Engineering USA
Audio Engineering Society
UK Career Resources- Acoustics consultant

Video

Getting into Acoustic Engineering

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