Sectors We Work In

Examples of Acoustic Consultancy in Action

Typical Project Types

Every project has its own pressures: planning, comfort, privacy, building services noise, and tight programmes.

Below are the typical environments we work in, and the kind of acoustic support that makes the biggest difference.

Office block Offices

Office buildings and spaces that consider the end user.

The challenge

Office schemes often need to balance planning, performance targets, and tenant flexibility. Big spaces also need to feel right, not harsh or echoey.

How we help

Noise surveys and planning support when needed
Architectural acoustics advice for comfort and speech clarity
Building services acoustics input to control plant noise
Testing support at the right stage

What it delivers

Fewer late surprises
Spaces that feel comfortable and usable
Clear decisions that keep the project moving

Home Residential

New homes on sites with tricky noise constraints.

The challenge

Many residential sites face environmental noise issues that become planning issues. Noise risk can also shape site layout and external wall choices.

How we help

Site visits and noise surveys to understand the site
Detailed 3D acoustic modelling
Practical input on site and building layout
Advice on external noise control measures (like screens)
Detailed specs for external wall elements
Joined-up thinking with ventilation and cooling approaches
Advice on construction solutions for the right level of privacy

What it delivers

A clearer route through planning
Better decisions early, when changes cost less
Homes that feel private and comfortable

Student hat Education

Places that support learning and communication.

The challenge

School & college design has tough acoustic needs. Getting it wrong affects communication, learning and health.

How we help

Early input so the site layout works acoustically
Clear guidance across teaching spaces, halls, circulation areas, and plant
Practical advice the design team can apply

What it delivers

Better learning environments
Fewer compromises late in the programme
Smoother sign-off

Hospital Healthcare

Specialist buildings with high acoustic stakes.

The challenge

Healthcare acoustics affect privacy, rest, stress, and day-to-day care. Many buildings mix quiet spaces with 24-hour activity.

How we help

Advice on noise control and reverberation
Building services acoustics support alongside architecture
Practical solutions that fit hygiene and operational needs
Clear guidance that the wider team can follow

What it delivers

More comfortable environments for patients and staff
Fewer clashes between disciplines
Practical solutions that work in real healthcare settings

Shopping bag Retail

Busy spaces where the customer experience matters.

The challenge

Retail moves quickly, and layouts change. Many spaces now blend shopping with food and leisure, which makes sound and comfort more important.

How we help

Practical acoustic advice that fits tight programmes
Support with building services noise risks
Help manage noise risks that affect neighbours or other users in the same development

What it delivers

A better customer experience
Fewer friction points when tenants change
Clear advice that the team can act on

Factory Industrial

Working sites where noise, vibration, and compliance all need careful handling.

The challenge

Industrial sites often bring more complex noise and vibration risks, especially where operations, plant, deliveries, or nearby sensitive uses all need to be considered.

How we help

Noise surveys and planning support where needed
Building services and plant noise advice
Assessments of noise due to vehicles, delivery activities and internal operations
Practical acoustic input that fits operational sites and real-world constraints

What it delivers

Clearer decisions around noise and vibration risk
Practical solutions that support compliance and site operations
Advice that works for both the project team and surrounding uses

Musical note Leisure

Events, hospitality, and sports spaces that need to sound right.

The challenge

Leisure spaces often need to do a lot at once. They can be busy, fast-moving, and full of competing noise sources.

How we help

Noise surveys and Architectural acoustics advice
Building services acoustics input
Practical advice for busy spaces where atmosphere and comfort both matter

What it delivers

Spaces that feel lively without becoming uncomfortable
Clearer decisions during design and planning
Practical solutions that work for visitors

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Our Locations

Based in the South of England, we complete acoustic consulting projects across the UK.

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107 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6DN

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9 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1NU