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Discipline 01 · Architectural Acoustics
Architectural acoustics and noise control engineering
IHD’s acoustic consultants shape how rooms sound and how buildings keep noise out — from performance venues and events halls to worship spaces, hotels and corporate offices across the Philippines.
Overview
Our Architectural Acoustics practice
Our acoustics consultancy covers architectural, environmental and industrial sound management. We design acoustic environments where speech is intelligible, music is clear and unwanted noise stays out — whether the room is a theater, a hotel ballroom, a church sanctuary or a boardroom.
From concert halls to corporate offices, the practice provides analysis, design and implementation guidance for sound quality and noise control, working closely with the architects, engineers and owners who shape the building.
Acoustics is engineered most effectively at design stage. Early involvement lets room geometry, finishes, partitions and building services be coordinated before they are built, rather than corrected after occupancy.
Technical Capabilities
Core specialisations
- 01Architectural acoustics
- Room acoustics design for performance venues, theaters and conference facilities.
- 02Environmental noise
- Assessment and mitigation of external noise impacts on a building and its surroundings.
- 03Mechanical system noise
- HVAC and equipment noise control, coordinated with the building services design.
- 04Noise mitigation
- Custom noise control solutions for residential and commercial projects.
- 05Acoustic surveys
- Detailed field measurements and reporting of existing acoustic conditions.
- 06Sound system design
- Integrated audio solutions designed together with the room’s acoustics.
- 07Forensic acoustics
- Expert acoustic analysis for legal and technical disputes.
Applications
Where this discipline is applied
Theaters and performance venues
Room acoustics that support both natural sound and amplified performance.
Events halls and ballrooms
Multi-use rooms that must suit conferences, launches and celebrations.
Churches and chapels
Speech intelligibility and music for worship, including chapels inside busy mixed-use complexes.
Hotels and resorts
Restaurants, rooftop venues, guest floors and amenities where noise shapes the guest experience.
Offices and conference facilities
Meeting room acoustics, speech privacy and building services noise.
Schools and auditoriums
Multipurpose halls used for academic programs, performances and community events.
Engineering Methodology
How we deliver
01
Measure
Acoustic surveys and field measurements establish existing conditions and noise sources.
02
Model
Simulation software predicts how spaces will perform and tests treatments before they are specified.
03
Coordinate
Acoustic requirements are integrated with architectural and engineering design through construction.
04
Verify
Verification testing confirms that acoustic performance meets or exceeds the design specification.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What does an acoustic consultant do?
An acoustic consultant designs how spaces sound and how a building controls noise. That covers room acoustics for theaters, halls and meeting rooms, sound insulation between spaces, control of HVAC and equipment noise, environmental noise assessment, and verification testing once the building is complete.
When should an acoustic consultant be involved in a project?
As early as possible — ideally at concept or schematic design. Room shapes, wall and floor build-ups, ceiling heights and plant locations are far cheaper to get right on drawings than to correct after construction or occupancy.
Can you fix acoustic problems in an existing building?
Yes. We start with an acoustic survey and field measurements to identify the source of the problem, then recommend targeted treatment or noise mitigation, and verify the result with follow-up testing.
Do you also design the sound system?
Yes. Sound system design is part of our acoustics practice and is coordinated with our audiovisual discipline, so loudspeakers, room acoustics and the wider AV system are designed together rather than separately.
Relevant Projects
Architectural Acoustics projects
21 of our 36 portfolio projects include Architectural Acoustics scope. Each project page lists the disciplines engaged.
Makati, Metro Manila
Full Gospel Church
- Audiovisual
- Acoustics
Mactan, Cebu
Savoy Hotel Mactan
- Audiovisual
- Acoustics
Related Disciplines
Often designed alongside Architectural Acoustics
02 / Audiovisual
Audiovisual & Multimedia
Sound reinforcement, display technologies, AV over IP signal distribution, lighting control and media systems engineered for performance and ease of use.
05 / BMS & IoT
BMS, IoT & Smart Buildings
Building management systems (BMS), energy and power monitoring (EPMS), IoT sensor networks, automation and control, analytics and smart building platforms.
Engagement Desk
Discuss Architectural Acoustics for your project
Share the facility type, location and project stage. The relevant discipline lead will review your brief and respond within one business day.