Making the World A Quieter Place
Quietly Making Noise, LLC is an acoustical consulting practice based in Oviedo, Florida. Founded in 2002, it provides noise control, testing, design review, modeling, troubleshooting, and expert witness services for residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, education, rail-adjacent, power generation, and industrial projects.
Lisa A. SchottFounder, Owner, President, and Principal Acoustical Consultant
Acoustical consulting and noise control services spanning design, construction, and diagnostic phases.
Reviewing drawings and specifications to identify expected acoustical performance and recommend upgrades.
Conducting on-site field observations and reviews during construction to ensure alignment with acoustical design practices.
Utilizing proprietary analytical tools and modeling to design cost-effective noise control solutions.
Identifying and resolving active noise and vibration issues in existing structures and facilities.
Field testing services using specialized equipment to measure sound levels, room acoustics, and sound isolation.
Field testing to determine Sound Transmission Class and Impact Insulation Class ratings for assemblies.
Measuring reverberation times and room acoustics parameters to optimize interior environments.
Evaluating the effectiveness of building envelopes against exterior noise sources.
Measuring background and ambient sound levels to establish baselines or assess compliance.
Measuring environmental sound levels to ensure compliance with municipal codes and zoning requirements.
Assessing noise emissions from mechanical systems, central energy plants, and industrial equipment.
Acoustical expert witness services and technical support for legal matters involving noise control and construction.
Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Healthcare · Education · Power Generation · Industrial · Rail · Retail
Sarasota, FL · Healthcare · Client: Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Acoustical testing and design of central energy plant noise control to meet community sound level limits, featuring cooling tower noise mitigation measures and ongoing acoustical testing.
Orlando, FL · Healthcare · Client: VA Medical Center
Acoustical design for a new hospital, clinic, assisted living center, rehabilitation facility, chapel, and SimLearn advanced health care simulation training facility designed to achieve LEED points for Acoustic Environment.
Clearwater, FL · Healthcare · Client: Morton Plant Mease Hospital
Acoustical design of a new patient tower and Doyle Women's Initiative renovation, incorporating neonatal intensive care unit acoustics and central energy plant noise mitigation, including construction-phase noise controls.
Fort Leonard Wood, MO · Healthcare
Acoustical design of a new four-story hospital and clinic building, encompassing patient service areas, offices, common areas, and the central utility plant.