The Smart Building Journey
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by Acentech
1M ago
Acentech has been designing building technology systems for decades, supporting the audiovisual, telecommunications and security system needs of building owners and users. We are now expanding our services to include consulting for Smart Buildings. So, what is a Smart Building? In basic terms, a Smart Building uses technology to improve operational efficiency, occupant wellness and comfort, and enhance sustainable design features. This is achieved through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors and software. Complex integrations and convergence of these systems provide a customized solutio ..read more
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John Zeman, LEED AP BD+C Joins Acentech to Lead California Office
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by Sandy Kane
2M ago
Acentech is pleased to announce that John Zeman, LEED AP, BD+C has joined the firm to lead its Los Angeles office. A world-class consultancy in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control, and audio-visual and technology systems design, Acentech is one of the largest acoustics consulting practices in the United States, with an established presence in the California design and construction industry for over 30 years. Zeman brings a 20-year career in architectural acoustics, environmental and entertainment noise, and MEP noise and vibration control consulting experience in California an ..read more
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The Case for Inclusive Classroom Acoustics
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by Sandy Kane
2M ago
Nicole Cuff’s article in Design Museum Magazine’s Inclusive Design issue makes the case for good acoustics for all in classroom learning environments. “Providing good conditions for educational spaces helps the entire student population, not just children with hearing loss, and is a great incentive to plan for an all-inclusive acoustical design.” Read the full article (and other engaging content) in the Winter 2024 issue, here: https://designmuseumfoundation.org/members-deep-dive/ The post The Case for Inclusive Classroom Acoustics appeared first on Acentech ..read more
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Acentech to Design Acoustics for Detroit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Expansion
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by Sandy Kane
2M ago
Acentech, a world-class consultant in architectural acoustics, noise and vibration control, and audiovisual and technology systems design, has been selected to design the acoustics for the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts expansion in Detroit, Michigan. Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects (TWBTA) is the architect for this exciting revitalization of Detroit’s leading not-for-profit cultural center, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2026. The original 1928 Art Deco Music Hall, host to national theatrical companies and dozens of touring performing artists and musicians every y ..read more
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Acentech 2023 Project Awards
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by matthew
3M ago
Acentech is pleased to announce the following project awards received in 2023: 2023 Project Awards AIA AWARDS – ARCHITECTURE AIA/ALA LIBRARY BUILDING AWARD Woburn Public Library [CBT] INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AWARD Mount Auburn Cemetery – Bigelow Chapel and New Crematory [William Rawn Associates, Architects, Inc.] HEALTHCARE DESIGN AWARD Veterans Affairs Worcester Outpatient Clinic [SmithGroup] COTE® Top Ten Award Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex [Behnisch Architekten] ARCHITECTURE AWARD University of Massachusetts Amherst, John W. Olver Design Building [Leers Weinzapfel Asso ..read more
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AV Systems Design: The Core of Every Collegiate Esports Facility
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by matthew
3M ago
Since the early days of video games, gamers have been competing head-to-head to test each other’s skills. What has changed over the years, however, is how and where people play video games. In the late ’70s and early ’80s, gamers would go to video arcades to play games on shared coin-operated systems like Pong (1972) and Joust (1982). With the rise of home video game consoles in the ‘90s like the Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and the Sony PlayStation, gamers were able to bring competitive video gaming to their home screen. Classic multi-player games of the era include GoldenEye 007 (1997), Street ..read more
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“To Honk or Not To Honk”: Some Thoughts on Car Horns
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by matthew
4M ago
I grew up on the outskirts of a quiet and remote town, way up north. Like many teenagers, I was thrilled at the prospect of learning to drive as soon as I was old enough to get my learner’s permit. When my father would accompany me during those early days on the road, he advised caution, patience, and a steady hand behind the wheel. When he noticed my frustration with other drivers, he would often recite a maxim: “You never need to honk your horn in Fairbanks, Alaska.” To him, the sound of a car horn was a hostile sign of aggression, an unwelcome disturbance of the peace in our close-knit, sma ..read more
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Acentech’s Technology Group Expands Expertise and Services
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by matthew
4M ago
Acentech is pleased to announce the expansion of our Technology Group. Frank Scala, RCDD, PSP, CTS as Principal, Benjamin Thirakul, CTS-D as Associate Principal, and  Whit Love, CTS as Consultant have recently joined Acentech to strategically broaden its expertise and consulting capabilities in Audiovisual and Security Systems, Technology Master Planning, and Smart Buildings. Each brings in-depth knowledge and proven project management experience to Acentech’s Technology consulting practice. Their combined 20+ years of experience enhances our service offerings to clien ..read more
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InfoComm: The Insider Scoop
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by matthew
5M ago
Acentech’s Technology Group attended InfoComm this year, the annual conference produced by AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association. It’s the largest annual professional audiovisual show in North America. This year,29,325 people attended from 115 countries. On the trade show floor, 700 exhibitors showcased Pro AV products across 358,700 net square feet in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, and we visited almost all of them. At least, we tried to! We sure felt like we had by the end of the week, but that’s another story… As in years past, our schedule was qu ..read more
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Darshit Joshi, LEED AP BD+C Joins Acentech as a New Principal
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by matthew
5M ago
CAMBRIDGE, MA October 13, 2023 — Acentech is pleased to announce that Darshit Joshi, LEED AP, BD+C has joined the firm’s Charlottesville, Virginia office as a new Principal in the Architectural Acoustics Group. Joshi is an expert acoustician with more than 20 years of consulting experience in architectural acoustics, MEP noise and vibration control, and environmental noise assessment serving the design and construction industry throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia area. As a Principal, he will be responsible for project leadership and fostering client relationships to su ..read more
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