Whole Life, One Self: Redefining What It Means to ‘Wear Many Hats’ as a Woman
Picture this: it’s a regular Tuesday morning. The alarm goes off and before your feet hit the floor, the mom hat is on – getting the kids up, packing lunches,…
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The Mental Load: Why Flexibility at Work Isn’t a Perk, It’s a Necessity
Dentist appointments. Doctor check-ups. A kid gets sick. Both kids get sick. When was their last vaccination? Pediatrician visit. Yard work. House chores. House maintenance. Booking the car for maintenance….
Octave 06 – The Future of Acoustic Design in Sustainable Construction eBook
The Future of Acoustic Design in Sustainable Construction eBook We’re excited to introduce our new eBook, ‘The Future of Acoustic Design in Sustainable Construction’ which explores how evolving building codes…
Restarting the Aercoustics-Marshall Day Employee Exchange
Employees experience work & life half-way around the world. In 2015, while on sabbatical in Australia, an Aercoustics employee—eager to explore her passion for acoustics in a new cultural and…
Octave 05 – Celebrating 50 years of Aercoustics’ Legacy
Explore our Latest E-Book We are excited to share our latest e-book, “Don’t Oscillate on Vibration Management,” designed to help architects and developers on how to solve the vibration equation…
Celebrating 50 years of Outrageous Engineering
1974 was a momentous year for many reasons. The harmony of ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest with the hit Waterloo. Stephen King published his debut novel, Carrie. Germany beat…
The importance of creating a more neurodiverse workplace
Make diversity work with ADHD plans that are realistic, clear and easy-to-follow My original intent was to write a blog post that would coincide with ADHD Awareness Month in October….
Octave 04 – What’s new with Aercoustics
What’s new with Aercoustics! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new e-book, “Tackle Acoustic Issues Early in the IESO Procurement Program” designed to guide developers through Ontario’s…
Want to turn office space into housing? Make sound decisions with your office to residential conversions.
With housing demand soaring and office vacancy rates rising, converting office towers into residential spaces seems like a simple solution to housing shortages. The federal government announced the conversion of…
Octave 03 – Repowering a Return to Renewables
Repowering a Return to Renewables BC Hydro is embarking on a new journey to procure renewable power for the first time in over a decade. Aercoustics will be here to…
Welcome back: Ontario repowering a return to renewables
In 2018, the newly-elected Ontario government canceled hundreds of wind and solar energy contracts, including a partially built wind farm. Over 750 contracts for renewable power projects were stopped as…
Airport Noise: Should you build or not build around an airport?
Canada will need about 3.5 million additional housing units by 2030 to restore affordability, according to the CMHC. Ontario has among the largest supply gaps of any province. To reach…
Octave 02 – Aercoustics’ Website has a New Look
Aercoustics’ Website has a New Look! We’ve given our online presence a fresh makeover. Our revamped site showcases our significant contributions across all our sectors. We’ve also put a spotlight…
Embracing Indigenous architecture values in acoustical designs
Acoustics ensures everyone in the community can be heard Land-based practices such as green architecture, use of natural materials, sustainability, and connection with the Earth are teachings Indigenous peoples have…
Octave 01 – Sounds around you
Aercoustics expands to the West Coast! We’re thrilled to share the exciting news that Aercoustics has expanded to Vancouver, BC! Aercoustics Principal, Payam Ashtiani, is on the ground and leading…
Acoustical Considerations When Designing Long-Term Care Facilities
Long-term care facilities are designated spaces offering a range of health and personal care services to individuals – usually seniors – with complex support needs. There are different levels of…
Ask Me Anything: Sounding Off with Aercoustics Associate Eric Salt
Q: What do you enjoy most about working in the area of acoustics engineering? A: I love that it’s a field where you get to use both your technical and…
When Living and Learning Collide: Managing Noise and Acoustics at McMaster University’s Multipurpose Facility
As rental rates soar across the country and demand for residence space increases, many post-secondary institutions are looking for innovative solutions to add student housing options. McMaster University’s Peter George…
One Facility, Multiple Uses: How to Manage Competing Needs without Compromising Acoustics
Over the last two decades, design requests have adapted to new needs. Before this, older building design projects centred on a primary function. A client would look to design an…
Going Rogue with Acoustic Design: How We Leveraged New Technology to Reimagine Stratford’s Tom Patterson Theatre
Once a quarter, on a Thursday afternoon, the Aercoustics team shuts down operations for 24 hours. No checking email or voicemails allowed. Everyone in the office is encouraged to work…