Big Sky Acoustics

Acoustical Design and Noise Control

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About the firm

Big Sky Acoustics is an acoustical consulting practice based in Helena, Montana that specializes in architectural acoustical design and environmental noise assessment. It routinely conducts noise studies and provides custom noise control design recommendations.

Established
1999
Firm type
Acoustic Consulting

People

Sean ConnollyFounder & Acoustical Consultant

Kristin ConnollyProject Manager

Capabilities

Architectural Acoustics

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Focuses on optimizing the auditory experience and sound isolation within buildings. It delivers custom recommendations for room reverberation, sound transmission class testing, and mechanical system vibration isolation.

  • Architectural Acoustical Design

    Comprehensive design services to optimize sound paths, reflection, and absorption within interior spaces.

  • HIPAA Acoustical Compliance

    Acoustical design and evaluation to ensure speech privacy and meet healthcare information security standards.

  • LEED and Green Globes Design

    Acoustical consulting aligned with green building rating systems to earn indoor environmental quality credits.

  • Mechanical System Noise Control

    Engineering solutions to mitigate noise generated by heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

  • Room Acoustics and Reverberation Design

    Analysis and treatment of internal room reflections to achieve optimal speech intelligibility and musical clarity.

  • Sound Isolation and Privacy Design

    Design of wall, floor, and ceiling assemblies to prevent sound transmission between adjacent spaces.

  • STC and IIC Testing

    Field measurements of Sound Transmission Class and Impact Insulation Class to evaluate acoustic performance.

  • Vibration Isolation Design

    Structural design and isolation solutions to prevent mechanical vibrations from transmitting through building elements.

Environmental Noise Assessment

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Analyzes and models outdoor sound levels to assess environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance. Services include traffic noise studies, HUD noise evaluations, and predictive sound contour modeling.

  • HUD Noise Studies

    Acoustical assessments performed in compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development guidelines.

  • Noise Level Predictions and Contouring

    Computerized sound propagation modeling to generate predictive maps and noise level contours for proposed projects.

  • Sound Level Measurements and Modeling

    Ambient noise monitoring and 3D terrain-based sound modeling to character existing and future noise environments.

  • Traffic Noise Studies

    Assessment of roadway and transit noise impacts, including barrier design and exterior-to-interior noise reduction.

Noise Control

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Develops specialized mitigation strategies for industrial and mechanical equipment. It designs custom sound abatement systems to reduce noise propagation and satisfy community guidelines.

  • Equipment Noise Control

    Targeted engineering solutions to silence noisy machinery, generators, and industrial equipment.

  • Sound Abatement and Mitigation

    Design and implementation of barriers, enclosures, and silencers to resolve community noise issues.

Industries

Arts & Culture · Commercial · Education · Healthcare · Hospitality · Industrial · Mining · Power Generation · Residential · Transportation · Religious · Defense

Projects

Butte High School Auditorium

Butte, MT · Education · Client: Butte High School

Project details

Acoustical design and noise control services for the Butte High School Auditorium.