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
As specialized acousticians, we provide data-driven guidance to help design teams make informed choices early, before sound issues are built into the structure.
Our experts evaluate and recommend:
- Wall, floor, and ceiling assemblies for sound isolation
- HVAC and mechanical system noise control
- Room acoustics and reverberation modeling
- Vibration isolation for sensitive equipment and structures
- Field testing and verification to confirm performance meets design intent
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 offices with poor speech privacy
Acoustic zoning, ceiling treatments, and sound masking design.
Multi-story buildings with floor-to-floor noise transfer
Optimized STC/IIC-rated assemblies and slab isolation detailing.
Gymnasiums, auditoriums, cafeterias with excessive echo
Rising workers’ comp cases or employee complaints tied directly to uncontrolled noise exposure.
Mechanical vibration in occupied areas
Structural isolation, inertia base, and resilient mount recommendations.
Mixed-use developments with residential/commercial overlap
Façade sound insulation, mechanical decoupling, and compliance modeling.
Healthcare or lab facilities with strict noise criteria
Precision modeling, vibration attenuation, and post-construction verification.
Architectural Design & Support
Our Approach & Capabilities
Acoustics often fall between architectural intent and construction reality, 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 acoustic goals are defined, documented, and delivered from the earliest concept sketches to post-construction verification. Our methodology combines data-driven analysis with practical construction knowledge, ensuring solutions that are both technically sound and buildable 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 acoustic goals are defined, documented, and delivered from the earliest concept sketches to post-construction verification. Our methodology combines data-driven analysis with practical construction knowledge, ensuring solutions that are both technically sound and buildable within your budget and timeline.
Our core capabilities:
- Architectural Acoustics Consulting – Design support for walls, floors, ceilings, and interior finishes to optimize isolation and clarity.
- Mechanical Noise & Vibration Control – Solutions for HVAC, rooftop, and structural-borne vibration.
- Room Acoustic Optimization – Modeling and treatment planning 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 with noise transfer or reverberation issues.
Architectural Design & Support
Our Process
1
Discovery & Assessment
Our team reviews floor plans, mechanical layouts, and material selections to identify potential noise paths or design elements that could impact acoustical 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 submittal reviews, site inspections, and in-field adjustments to ensure installation aligns with the acoustic design intent.
2
Acoustic Modeling & Simulation
We use advanced tools to model how sound will behave within and around your space. This allows us to predict acoustic behavior before construction begins.
4
Material & Assembly Specification
We prepare detailed specifications 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 performance meets specifications.
Noise control programs
Supporting General Contractors & Architects
Noise control isn’t just an operational problem, it’s a design and construction challenge. When acoustics are overlooked in the early stages, projects can face costly retrofits, client dissatisfaction, and post-occupancy complaints.
Memtech partners with architects and general contractors to integrate noise control strategies seamlessly into design and build phases:
Memtech partners with architects and general contractors to integrate noise control strategies seamlessly into design and build phases:
- Design-Phase Consulting
We review architectural plans and mechanical layouts to flag potential noise and vibration issues before construction begins. - Specification Development
Provide STC/NRC requirements, vibration isolation criteria, and product-neutral specifications so design intent is clear and enforceable. - Submittal Review & Coordination
Ensure acoustic requirements are met by subcontractors and that materials are installed as designed. - Predictive Modeling
Simulate reverberation times, HVAC noise, and equipment vibration to validate performance before build-out. - On-Site Testing & Validation
Post-construction verification to confirm that finished spaces meet design goals for speech clarity, privacy, and compliance. - Risk Reduction
Prevent downstream issues such as OSHA citations, tenant complaints, or failed inspections by addressing noise proactively.
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 Acoustic Solutions
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 clarity, 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 clarity, 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 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
Your results are reviewed by professionals who understand both the physics and the audible consequences of the noise data.
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 get full documentation, delivered in easy-to-understand language with visuals and defensible insights you can act on.
*Shipping available across the continental USA; installations are offered in select regions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When should we involve an acoustical consultant?
The earlier, the better. Engaging an acoustician during design development 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?
Not at all. 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 level 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.
Let’s Engineer the Right Solution, Together.
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