We had the pleasure of hosting six amazing interns this summer at our Cambridge and Philadelphia offices! Each engaged in acoustics and sound engineering research - from 3DListening® auralizations to investigate the influence of fiberglass, wood slats, and reflector panels on acoustic response and evaluating Treble software for acoustics best practices - to pickleball noise studies and recording sounds for our source library. We wish them great success in their educational pursuits! Pictured, from left to right: Milena Jonas Bem is pursuing a PhD in Architectural Science with a concentration in Acoustics from RPI. She earned a Master in Architectural Science with a concentration in Acoustics from RPI and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urbanism from the State University of Maringa (UEM). Danté Christian is a rising senior at Pomona College studying Physics and an accomplished performer. He connected to Acentech through the Acoustical Society of America SURIEA program. Geri Tabbachino is a rising senior at Tufts University studying Mechanical Engineering. She has a rich background in architectural acoustics, music engineering, music instrument design, modeling technology and programming languages. Nicolas Adler is pursuing a Master of Science in Music Engineering from the University of Miami. He has a background in digital signal processing, and several programming languages. Liz Tuinstra is pursuing a Master of Arts in Acoustical Studies at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from RPI. Liz Meier (not in photo) is a rising junior at the Berklee College of Music studying music production and engineering. She has a background in architectural acoustics, and musical performance, and completed an independent study on practice room acoustics at Acentech in 2023. #summerinterns #acoustics #noisecontrol
Acentech
Architecture and Planning
Cambridge, MA 3,197 followers
Acentech is a multi-disciplinary acoustics, technology, and vibration consulting firm with strategic U.S. offices.
About us
Acentech is a multi-disciplinary acoustics, technology, and vibration consulting firm. We are one of the oldest and largest organizations of our type with roots stretching back more than 70 years. We are unequaled partners to architects, engineers, institutions, manufacturers, planners, and designers worldwide. Acentech’s acousticians, engineers, scientists, and technical consultants bring collective expertise and innovative thinking to the critical design relationship between architecture and technology, and the built environment. Our fully integrated consulting capabilities offer planning, design, and problem resolution in the areas of: architectural acoustics; noise and vibration control; environmental noise; audiovisual and multi- media systems; and telecommunications and security systems.
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- Architecture and Planning
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, MA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1989
- Specialties
- Architectural Acoustics, Audiovisual Systems, Information Technology, Vibration, Environmental Noise, and Quiet Product Design
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Founded in 1955, ASIS International (the American Society for Industrial Security) is a professional organization with over 34,000 members worldwide that issues certifications, standards, and guidelines for the security profession. Acentech Principal Frank S. is a member of the ASIS Physical Security steering committee and Cybersecurity sub-committee that drove the development of a new certificate program, Essentials of Convergence: Bridging the Gap between Physical Security and Cybersecurity. Participants will learn how fundamental physical security and cybersecurity philosophies and concepts can be applied cross-functionally to offer a holistic solution that provides multi-layered protection. This essential certificate is specifically designed for physical security and cybersecurity professionals. Registration details are available here: https://lnkd.in/eVGn_8cX #security design #buildingsecurity #physicalsecurity #cybersecurity #asis
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Saddleback College is one of three South Orange County Community College District campuses. The college recognized a need to consolidate instructional and student service functions dispersed at opposite ends of the campus. Acentech collaborated with architect HED to make this vision a reality, providing acoustics, audiovisual, telecommunications, and security consulting for this three-story, 78,000 sf building throughout all design and construction phases. Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eMqAYW3y
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Acentech partnered with Merge Architects on the newly designed EMS training facility in Boston, MA, featuring state-of-the-art technology and vibrant education, training, and recruiting spaces. Our acoustics experts collaborated with the design team to develop architectural acoustics and noise control strategies for various spaces, while the technology team designed audiovisual, security, and telecommunication systems for the new facility. Read more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/gni3vyVQ
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Here's to all of our wonderful clients and AEC associates - thanks for making our SCUP after-party a success!!
Incredible time seeing friends and clients at Acentech‘s Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) after party last night at Moshulu here in Philly. Our PA office was out in force, the breeze off the water was delightful, the conversations invigorating - and who doesn’t enjoy a bevvie on a boat! Special thanks to Viviane Benchaya for finding the perfect spot. Thanks also to KieranTimberlake for hosting a lovely party & exhibit at their gorgeous studio earlier in the evening. Terry Tyson, PE, INCE Bd. Cert. Kate Brannelly, FSMPS, CPSM Jeffrey Zapfe Colin W. Andrew Kinzie #highered #acoustics #av #technology
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Fantastic news! Congrats Perkins&Will, Brooke Trivas and the whole Billerica High School project team! Acentech enjoyed working with you and providing acoustics and audiovisual consulting. 🙌
📣📣📣It’s a great moment when a Public School receives a 2024 National AIA Interior Architecture Honor Award. *Billerica Memorial High School* Shout out to the Team!!Perkins&Will LeftField Shawmut Design and Construction Billerica Memorial High School Patrick Cunningham
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Ben Markham, FASA, LEED AP, President of Acentech, is this week's featured guest on the "Better Buildings for Humans" podcast! Host Joe Menchefski, B. Eng., MBA, and Ben discuss the crucial role of acoustics in building design. They dive into the balance between acoustic optimization and other design considerations like human-centered design and energy management systems. To learn more about the podcast and listen to this episode, visit https://lnkd.in/eNG8BPdz
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Acentech is providing acoustics consulting services for the new Lloyd Event Center in Portland, Oregon, advising the design team on room shaping and finishes that promote a clear and impactful listening experience for the audience and performers, as well as strategies to keep background noise levels from the HVAC system suitably low. We are also focusing on the design of the building envelope to contain performance sound within the venue to minimize sound emissions to the surrounding community. A big thanks to Works Progress Architecture, LLP for including us in this exciting project! #acoustics #performingarts #musicvenue #studioA
Monqui Presents, a preeminent Portland-based independent concert promoter, has forged a strategic alliance with AEG Presents, a global leader in concert promotion, to develop and operate a premier 4,250-capacity concert venue in the Lloyd District. Portland’s newest venue will offer flexible seating for 2,000 to 4,250 attendees, featuring a movable stage for dynamic event configurations. Spanning 68,000 square feet, the venue will be situated at the former Nordstrom building site on NE Multnomah Street, providing convenient access to transit options and ample parking in nearby Lloyd Mall structures. The venue's prime location in the Lloyd District and within the Lloyd Entertainment District boundaries, with its extensive surface and adjacent parking facilities, coupled with easy access to light rail, streetcar lines, and the recently completed north-south bike and pedestrian bridge, ensures unparalleled convenience for attendees. In addition, the site falls under the city’s CX zoning, which facilitates this development without requiring special use permits or zoning changes; a strategic alignment with city and community goals. “This is a project we’ve been working on with Don and the AEG Presents team for about ten years now – we have a great site, excellent design, and most importantly a shared vision in making the audience and artist experience a truly great one, “said Mike Quinn, Co-Owner of Monqui Presents, “We are extremely fortunate and excited about this partnership and thrilled to bring this venue to Portland.” Designed to offer the ultimate live experience, the venue will boast state-of-the-art acoustics and sightlines optimized for every patron, accommodating a diverse range of musical genres and special events—from intimate acoustic performances to electrifying EDM and everything in between. Don Strasburg, who is overseeing the project for AEG Presents in his role as President of Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest, commented: “Mike and the whole Monqui team represent the fabric of Portland. We worked together to find the perfect site and designed the perfect venue - we are excited to deliver the city of Portland the concert experience it so deserves.” Added Chad Queirolo, Regional Vice President for AEG Presents Pacific Northwest: “We’ve had an incredible 25+ year relationship promoting shows with Mike Quinn and Monqui, and look forward to many more years of putting on historical shows together.”
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Acentech is excited to welcome two new faces to our team! Phebe Cunningham is the newest consultant to join our Architectural Acoustics group! A 2022 summer intern, she recently completed her Master's in Architectural Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Christina Giglio joined our Accounting Group. She interned with Acentech since late 2023 while finishing her Bachelor's in Business Management with a concentration in finance and marketing at UMass Boston. Please give them a big welcome!
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Acentech's Director of Architectural Acoustics, Ioana Pieleanu is excited to co-host the next Boston Society for Architecture Cultural Facilities event with Wilson Butler Architects (WBA) at the Huntington Theatre! The tour will be led by Nurit Zuker, AIA and Esther Daube-Valois. Information and registration link below - free to all. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join the Boston Society for Architecture Cultural Facilities Network on July 11 at 5:30 pm for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Huntington Theatre. Find out how Bruner/Cott, the design team behind this renovation, acknowledged the theater’s historic past while elevating it into a contemporary performing arts venue. Nurit Zuker, AIA, Senior Associate at Bruner/ Cott Architects and Esther Daube-Valois, Operations Associate at the Huntington Theatre will lead the 45-minute tour. This event will include a Q&A session at the end. Limited availability. 👈 Please reserve your free spot today: https://lnkd.in/eez4kdSi Acentech Perkins&Will Ioana Pieleanu A. Scott Butler Ryan Kurlbaum
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