From our geographically central location, Soundscape Engineering LLC's acoustical consultants and noise and vibration control engineers serve clients located throughout North America - in Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Petoskey, Michigan; Milwaukee and Madison Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Northwest Indiana; Los Angeles, California; Vancouver, British Columbia; Dayton and Cincinnati Ohio, Winnipeg Manitoba; Saskatoon and Regina Saskatchewan; and elsewhere. Our engineers consult on issues of room acoustics, sound isolation, speech privacy, HVAC noise control, building vibration, and exterior noise impact. They also provide acoustic and vibration measurement services.

Acoustics. Aural aesthetics. Increased productivity. Decreased distraction. Better sleep. Deeper understanding.
Don’t we all deserve this in our buildings?

Naturally we think of acoustics for an auditorium, a music space or a worship space. But how about when we cannot hear over loud background noise from traffic or HVAC equipment? How about when we cannot concentrate at work? When we hear our neighbors? Sleepless at the hospital?

Acoustics, noise control and vibration control are an integral part of the building design. Spaces are designed for people, and people are happier when they are comfortable. And owners are happier when their building is serving its purpose.

Soundscape Engineering LLC is an independent acoustics and vibrations consulting firm. We are not a product vendor. We provide unbiased assessment, design, and measurement services. We work with designers, builders, and owners to improve the soundscapes in which we work, live, and play.

Most Recent News & Editorials

    • Mandy Kachur, Soundscape Engineering LLC partner and Principal Acoustical Consultant, was recently appointed as the Vice President of Public Relations for the Institute of Noise Control Engineering (INCE) for a term lasting through 2014. She is also currently serving as an elected member of the Board of Directors and is Board Certified by the Institute, which is the highest level of industry certification for noise engineers.
    • Soundscape Engineering LLC partner and Principal Consultant, Nathan Sevener, presented “Acoustics In Healthcare Environments: What’s New and Why It’s Important” to the AIA Chicago Healthcare Knowledge Community. The well attended presentation, sponsored by the trade organization CISCA (Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association) was given on February 22, 2012 at the AIA office in Chicago. A brief description of the presentation and several links to useful healthcare acoustics resources can be found on the AIA website.

    • Soundscape Engineering LLC partner and Principal Acoustical Consultant, Nathan Sevener, was interviewed earlier this year for a Building Design+Construction Magazine article. The article, entitled "Enhanced Acoustical Design," appeared in the August edition. The article covers a broad range of topics, including designing walls for sound isolation, use of acoustical ceilings, electronic sound masking, selecting acoustical ceilings, and the role of acoustics in sustainable design and the LEED rating systems.