Acoustic considerations are often overlooked when rooms or buildings are designed and built, yet they impact everything from comfort and communication to compliance and client satisfaction.
Floor-to-Floor Noise Transfer
Inadequate STC/IIC-rated assemblies lead to noise complaints, tenant disputes, and costly post-construction remediation.
Excessive Reverberation
Gymnasiums, cafeterias, and open offices that echo reduce speech intelligibility and productivity.
HVAC & Mechanical Noise
Untreated ductwork and vibrating equipment transmit structure-borne noise into occupied spaces.
Code & Compliance Gaps
Failing to meet IBC, ANSI, or LEED acoustic requirements results in failed inspections and project delays.
Privacy Failures
Healthcare facilities, offices, and courtrooms that lack speech privacy violate HIPAA or operational standards.
Late-Stage Redesigns
Discovering acoustic problems after construction begins causes budget overruns and schedule disruption.
What You Get
Acoustic Design Assist Services
We provide data-driven guidance to help design teams make informed choices for optimal acoustic results.
Wall, Floor & Ceiling Assembly Design
Optimized STC/IIC-rated assemblies and slab isolation detailing for sound isolation between spaces.
HVAC & Mechanical Noise Control
Solutions for structure-borne vibration and unwanted sounds from HVAC and nearby machinery.
Room Acoustic Optimization
Modeling and treatment design for auditoriums, classrooms, worship spaces, and open offices.
Material & Assembly Specification
Detailed specs and Bill-Of-Material lists for sound-rated walls, glazing, doors, acoustic finishes, and vibration control.
Code & Standards Compliance
Testing and documentation per IBC, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, LEED, and WELL guidelines.
Retrofit & Remediation Design
Acoustic upgrades for existing facilities experiencing noise from adjoining areas or reverberation issues.
How It Works
Our Design Assist Process
We support your team from schematic design to commissioning, or step in during retrofits to diagnose and correct existing noise challenges.
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Discovery & Assessment
We review floor plans and mechanical layouts to identify potential noise paths or design elements that could impact acoustic performance.
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Acoustic Modeling & Simulation
Advanced simulation tools predict how sound will behave within and around your space, allowing us to design cost-effective solutions before construction begins.
3
Design Integration
We work hand-in-hand with your architectural, structural, and MEP teams to integrate acoustical elements seamlessly.
4
Material Specification
Detailed specifications and BOM lists for sound-rated walls, glazing, doors, acoustic finishes, and vibration control components.
5
Construction Oversight
Technical reviews, site inspections, and in-field adjustments to ensure installation aligns with acoustic design intent and stays within budget.
6
Verification Testing
Field tests confirm that acoustic performance meets specifications once construction is complete.
Trusted By Professionals
25+ Years Serving Architects & Contractors
Memtech Acoustics works directly with architects, engineers, and general contractors to ensure that acoustic goals are defined, documented, and delivered within budget.
25+
Years of Experience
1,000+
Projects Completed
50+
Industry Partners
100%
Verified Results
Our methodology combines data-driven analysis with practical construction knowledge, ensuring solutions that are both technically sound and feasible within your budget and timeline.
Free Download
The Architect’s Guide to Acoustic Design
A practical reference covering STC/IIC ratings, common assembly details, material selection criteria, and code compliance checklists for architects and contractors.
What’s inside:
STC & IIC rating fundamentals and target values by space type
Wall, floor, and ceiling assembly recommendations
HVAC noise control best practices
Code compliance checklist (IBC, ANSI, LEED, WELL)
When to engage an acoustic consultant
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Memtech provides design support and acoustic consulting for a wide range of applications.
Education & Academic Facilities
Classrooms, multipurpose rooms, lecture halls.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
Worship Centers & Performance Venues
Auditoriums, theaters, sanctuaries.
Commercial & Workplace
Open offices, meeting rooms, call centers.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Plants, substations, data centers.
Government & Public Sector
Municipal buildings, public works, and civic facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I bring in an acoustic consultant?
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The earlier, the better. Engaging during schematic design allows us to influence wall assemblies, mechanical layouts, and room geometry before construction begins — avoiding costly changes later. However, we can also step in during retrofits to diagnose and correct existing noise challenges.
What does acoustic design assist include?
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Our services cover wall, floor, and ceiling assembly design for sound isolation, HVAC and mechanical noise control, room acoustic optimization, material and assembly specification, code and standards compliance documentation, and post-construction verification testing.
Do you work with general contractors directly?
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Yes. We work directly with architects, engineers, interior designers, and general contractors to ensure that acoustic goals are defined, documented, and delivered within budget. Our methodology combines data-driven analysis with practical construction knowledge.
What standards and codes do you design to?
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We design and test in accordance with IBC, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, LEED, and WELL guidelines. We provide full documentation to support code compliance, green building certification, and occupancy requirements.
Can you help with an existing building that has noise problems?
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Absolutely. Our retrofit and remediation design services address existing facilities experiencing noise from adjoining areas, excessive reverberation, or mechanical vibration issues. We begin with on-site assessment and analytical study before recommending solutions.
What is included in the free Architect's Guide?
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The guide covers STC and IIC rating fundamentals, wall/floor/ceiling assembly recommendations, HVAC noise control best practices, a code compliance checklist for IBC, ANSI, LEED, and WELL, and guidance on when to engage an acoustic consultant.
