Architectural Design & Support
Sound Design
Engineered for Real-World Performance.
Acoustic expertise for new builds, retrofits, and environments where design and performance intersect.
Our Role in Your Design Process
We provide data-driven guidance to help design teams make informed choices for optimal acoustic results.
Our experts evaluate and recommend:
- Wall, floor, and ceiling assemblies for sound isolation
- HVAC and mechanical system noise control systems
- Solutions for excessive room reverberation
- Vibration isolation for sensitive equipment and structures
- Mitigation measures for exterior noise problems
We can support your team from schematic design to commissioning, or step in during retrofits to diagnose and correct existing noise challenges.
Common Challenges We Solve.
Open-plan office spaces with minimal speech privacy
Acoustic zoning, ceiling treatments, and sound masking design.
Floor-to-floor noise transfer in multi-story buildings
Optimized STC/IIC-rated assemblies and slab isolation detailing.
Excessive echo in gymnasiums, auditoriums and cafeterias
Noise absorbing materials and installation.
Mechanical vibration in occupied areas
Structural isolation, demising walls, and resilient mount recommendations.
Mixed-use developments with residential/commercial overlap
Façade sound insulation, acoustic and mechanical isolation systems.
Healthcare or lab facilities with strict noise criteria
Acoustic barrier design and specialized sound absorbing panels.
Architectural Design & Support
Our Approach & Capabilities
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.
Memtech Acoustics bridges that gap through a structured, engineering-first approach that blends science, field experience, and design collaboration.
We work directly with architects, engineers, 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, ensuring solutions that are both technically sound and feasible within your budget and timeline.
Memtech Acoustics bridges that gap through a structured, engineering-first approach that blends science, field experience, and design collaboration.
We work directly with architects, engineers, 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, ensuring solutions that are both technically sound and feasible within your budget and timeline.
Our core capabilities:
- Architectural Acoustics Consulting – Design support for walls, floors, ceilings, and interior finishes to optimize noise isolation and the desired acoustic characteristics.
- Mechanical Noise & Vibration Control – Solutions for HVAC, structure-borne vibration, and unwanted sounds emanating from nearby machinery.
- Room Acoustic Optimization – Modeling and treatment design for auditoriums, classrooms, and open offices.
- Code & Standards Compliance – Testing and documentation in accordance with IBC, ANSI, ASTM, ISO, LEED, and WELL guidelines.
- Retrofit & Remediation Design – Acoustic upgrades for existing facilities experiencing noise from adjoining areas or reverberation issues.
Architectural Design & Support
Our Process
1
Discovery & Assessment
Our team reviews floor plans and mechanical layouts, along with customer needs and specifications to identify potential noise paths or design elements that could impact acoustic performance.
3
Design Integration & Coordination
We work hand-in-hand with your architectural, structural, and MEP teams to integrate acoustical elements seamlessly.
5
Construction Oversight & Quality Assurance
During the build phase, we perform technical reviews, site inspections, and in-field adjustments to ensure installation aligns with the acoustic design intent, and that costs remain within budget.
2
Acoustic Modeling & Simulation
We use advanced simulation tools to predict how sound will behave within and around your space. This allows us to understand acoustic behavior and to design cost-effective solutions long before construction begins.
4
Material & Assembly Specification
We prepare detailed specifications and Bill-Of-Material (BOM) lists for sound-rated walls, glazing, doors, and acoustic finishes, along with vibration control components.
6
Verification & Post-Occupancy Testing
Once construction is complete, we conduct field tests to confirm that the acoustic performance meets specifications.
Architectural Design & Support
Acoustic Materials Specification & Installation
Memtech supports architects, interior designers, and owners with acoustic design expertise that goes beyond specifying materials alone. Depending on the project, we may begin with an on-site acoustic assessment or analytical study to understand how sound behaves within the space and identify the most effective, cost-conscious design strategies.
For projects where requirements are already defined, Memtech can move directly into product specification, pricing, and installation support. Whether we are engaged early in design or later in the process, our role remains the same: to deliver acoustical solutions that are technically sound, architecturally compatible, and aligned with the project’s performance goals.
For projects where requirements are already defined, Memtech can move directly into product specification, pricing, and installation support. Whether we are engaged early in design or later in the process, our role remains the same: to deliver acoustical solutions that are technically sound, architecturally compatible, and aligned with the project’s performance goals.
Applications
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 & Officeplace
Open offices, meeting rooms, call centers.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Plants, substations, data centers.
Government & Public Sector
Integrated Design & Build Solutions We Deliver
From diagnosis to installation — one responsive and accountable partner.
Acoustic challenges don’t end with recommendations. Memtech’s Design & Build services combine acoustic consulting, engineering, material procurement, and installation coordination to manage every aspect of noise and vibration control across all your projects.
By integrating each phase, we ensure solutions perform exactly as designed. The result is a smoother project experience, predictable outcomes, and acoustic environments that support customer needs, safety, and long-term reliability.
This integrated delivery model eliminates uncertainty, maintains consistent quality, and gives you confidence that your space will perform as intended.
Acoustic challenges don’t end with recommendations. Memtech’s Design & Build services combine acoustic consulting, engineering, material procurement, and installation coordination to manage every aspect of noise and vibration control across all your projects.
By integrating each phase, we ensure solutions perform exactly as designed. The result is a smoother project experience, predictable outcomes, and acoustic environments that support customer needs, safety, and long-term reliability.
This integrated delivery model eliminates uncertainty, maintains consistent quality, and gives you confidence that your space will perform as intended.
The Memtech Difference
At Memtech, acoustics is what we do. Our engineers oversee every stage, ensuring that each project is properly delivered, on-time and within budget. This integrated approach delivers predictable results and protects your investment.
Certified and Licensed Professionals
Testing conducted by certified engineers and acoustic specialists, not general contractors or “safety consultants.”
National Standards Alignment
We follow OSHA 1910.95, NIOSH criteria, and ANSI S12.19-1996 methods for noise exposure assessment. Measurements are conducted via ISO procedures or per academically accepted methods.
Engineering Expertise
Noise measurements, analysis, modeling and installation support are overseen by professionals who understand acoustic theory, as well as the implementation of practical solutions.
High Responsiveness, Proven Reliability
We are your trusted local partner providing on-demand support and dependable project execution. Michigan-based with regional reach and national* shipping capabilities.
Confidential & Detailed Reporting
We don’t just submit a report. You are provided with complete documentation, delivered in easy-to-understand language with accurate data and comprehensive drawings.
*Shipping available across the continental USA; installations are offered in select regions.
NOTE: We do not stock custom products in our U.S. warehouse. Ask us about lead times for your project.
NOTE: We do not stock custom products in our U.S. warehouse. Ask us about lead times for your project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should we involve an acoustical consultant?
The earlier, the better. Engaging an acoustician during early design phases can prevent costly redesigns later. However, we’re equally skilled at diagnosing and correcting existing noise problems during construction or occupancy.
Do you only work on large projects?
We support projects of all sizes from single-room retrofits to campus-scale developments.
What types of projects benefit from acoustic consulting?
Virtually any occupied space can benefit. We work on projects ranging from schools, hospitals, and offices to industrial facilities, labs, and data centers. Whether you’re designing a new building, renovating an existing one, or addressing a noise complaint, we can measure, model, and design for better sound performance.
Can you help if a space is already built and has noise issues?
Absolutely. Many of our projects involve troubleshooting and retrofit design. We use diagnostic sound measurements, acoustic modeling, and material testing to pinpoint problem areas and recommend targeted, cost-effective solutions that can be implemented with minimal disruption.
How do acoustical consultants work with general contractors?
We act as a technical partner during construction reviewing submittals, verifying installations, and advising on any substitutions or field changes that could affect acoustic performance. Our oversight helps prevent rework and ensures the project delivers the sound isolation and comfort levels promised in the design.
Do you only serve Michigan or can you support projects nationwide?
While based in Michigan, Memtech Acoustics supports projects across the U.S. Our engineers routinely collaborate with design and construction teams remotely, and we perform on-site measurements and testing nationwide.
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