Wave Engineering, Inc.

Consultants in Acoustics, Noise and Vibration

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About the firm

Wave Engineering, Inc. is a Colorado-based acoustics, noise, and vibration consulting practice. Its consultants work with architects, facility owners, and project teams to design acoustic environments, assess and mitigate noise impacts, and establish vibration criteria for sensitive equipment and human comfort. The practice serves markets including healthcare, education, residential, hospitality, government, industrial, and performing arts.

Established
2012
Firm type
Acoustic Consulting · Forensic Engineering

Capabilities

Architectural Acoustics Design

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Room acoustics and sound isolation consulting to enhance acoustic environments in new and renovated buildings.

  • Sound Isolation Design

    Predicting and assessing wall and floor-ceiling sound isolation performance including STC and IIC ratings.

  • Room Acoustics Design

    Consulting on room shape, finishes, reverberation times, and noise control.

  • EASE Acoustic Modeling

    Electro-acoustic simulation and detailed room acoustics ray-tracing analysis.

  • Speech Intelligibility Evaluation

    Evaluating room performance based on speech transmission index (STI) and ISO 3382 measures.

  • Auralization Services

    Simulating room sound quality to evaluate acoustic performance before construction.

  • Speech Privacy Solutions

    Acoustic design and evaluations for healthcare HIPAA compliance, open offices, and call centers.

  • Electronic Sound Masking

    Evaluation and design of sound masking systems to enhance speech privacy.

  • SCIF Room Acoustic Design

    Specialized acoustic design for sensitive, confidential, and classified government spaces.

  • Airport Noise Code Assessments

    Noise assessments including Aurora EWNR calculations and Denver OITC evaluations.

HVAC Noise and Vibration Control

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Predicting and mitigating mechanical system noise and vibration for indoor and outdoor environments.

  • Vibration Isolation and Mitigation

    Designing systems to isolate and mitigate vibration from mechanical equipment.

  • Mechanical Noise Level Prediction

    Predicting indoor and outdoor noise levels generated by mechanical systems.

  • HVAC Noise Troubleshooting

    Investigating and solving existing HVAC system noise and vibration problems.

  • Building Vibration Analysis

    Analyzing structural vibration levels to ensure human comfort and protect sensitive equipment.

  • Property Line Noise Assessment

    Evaluating noise impact at property boundaries to ensure regulatory compliance.

Environmental Noise Assessment and Testing

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Environmental noise monitoring and impact assessments for community and regulatory compliance.

  • Unattended Long-Term Noise Monitoring

    Continuous environmental noise monitoring with email and text alert capabilities.

  • Environmental Noise Abatement Design

    Designing mitigation strategies and barriers to control outdoor environmental noise.

  • Industrial and Occupational Noise Assessments

    OSHA and MSHA compliance evaluations and engineering controls for occupational noise.

Acoustic Testing and Monitoring Services

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Field testing and monitoring to measure, diagnose, and verify acoustical performance.

  • STC Testing

    Sound Transmission Class testing of walls, floors, and doors in the field.

  • IIC Testing

    Impact Insulation Class testing of floor-ceiling assemblies and flooring mock-ups.

  • Acoustic Camera Investigations

    Using advanced acoustic imaging to visually identify sound leaks and noise sources.

  • Reverberation Time Measurements

    Field measurements of reverberation times (RT60) to assess room acoustics.

  • Speech Privacy Measurements

    Testing and measuring speech privacy in commercial and healthcare spaces.

  • SCIF Sound Testing

    Specialized sound testing to verify acoustical compliance for SCIF facilities.

Expert Witness and Forensic Engineering Services

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Acoustical and vibration consulting for building disputes, litigation, and construction defects.

  • Construction Defect Investigations

    Investigating and documenting acoustic and vibration failures in building construction.

  • Acoustical Code Compliance Testing

    Testing and assessing buildings to verify compliance with local and national building codes.

  • Forensic Noise and Vibration Analysis

    Analyzing complex noise and vibration problems to resolve architectural disputes.

LEED and Sustainability Acoustics Consulting

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Acoustic consulting and review services for green building and sustainability rating systems.

  • LEED Acoustics Compliance

    Acoustic design and review for LEED for Healthcare, LEED for Schools, and LEED v4 BD&C.

  • ANSI S12.60 Classroom Acoustics

    School acoustic design and review in compliance with ANSI S12.60 standards.

  • CHPS Acoustics Consulting

    Acoustic consulting for the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and CHPS-CO.

  • WELL Building Standard Acoustics

    Acoustic comfort design and testing to meet the WELL Building Standard.

  • Green Globes Acoustic Comfort

    Consulting services to meet Green Globes acoustic comfort criteria.

Industries

Healthcare · Education · Multifamily Residential · Hospitality · Industrial · Government · Arts & Culture · Commercial · Research Facilities · Data Centers · Religious · Transportation

Projects

Pecos Street Bridge - I70

Denver, CO · Transportation

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Acoustical consulting for the Pecos Street Bridge over I-70 in Denver.

Caldera House

Jackson Hole, WY · Hospitality

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Acoustical consulting for Caldera House in Jackson Hole.