Architectural Acoustics

Effective acoustic design is crucial to creating environments that perfectly suit a building's intended purpose, enhancing functionality and comfort for its occupants

Good acoustic design is vital to a building's functionality.

Architectural Acoustics Services

Creating Sound Environments for Every Building Purpose

At Acoustic & Engineering Consultants (AEC), we understand that good acoustic design is vital to a building's functionality. Whether it's a residential, commercial, educational, or healthcare project, our expert guidance ensures your building provides the perfect acoustic environment for its intended use.

Comprehensive Architectural Acoustics Expertise

With extensive experience in the acoustic design of buildings of all types, AEC offers expert advice at every stage of your project, including:

Inception & Planning – Setting the foundation for effective acoustic performance.
Initial & Detailed Design – Tailoring acoustic solutions to meet project needs.
Tender & Value Engineering Stages – Balancing performance with cost efficiency.
Construction & Pre-Completion Testing – Ensuring standards are met before handover.

Specialist Services for Architectural Acoustics

Our team provides expert input on critical design elements to optimize acoustic performance:

Noise Break-in – Protect interiors from external noise sources.
Noise Break-out – Minimise noise impact on nearby sensitive areas.
Vibration Control – Address external sources and mechanical systems.
Internal Sound Insulation – Ensure privacy and separation between spaces and buildings.
Internal Finishes – Achieve appropriate reverberation times for optimal sound quality.
Mechanical Services Acoustics – Control noise and vibration from HVAC and other systems.

Why Choose AEC?

Based in Stockport and Sheffield, AEC offers personalised acoustic solutions backed by years of expertise and a commitment to excellence. We collaborate closely with architects, developers, and contractors to deliver tailored acoustic designs that enhance your building's functionality.

Contact Us Today

Ensure your building's acoustic design meets its intended purpose. Contact AEC for expert architectural acoustics consulting services across Stockport, Sheffield, and the UK.

Get in Touch

Reach out to our Acoustic Consultants now.

Client Testimonials

What our clients say about working with us.

"Pragmatic advice to achieve defined performance criteria, clear and concise reports, and a willingness and ability to respond to deadlines are what we look for in consultants, and the fact Downing have been working with AEC for almost twenty years, and keep going back, says it all."

George Tyson

Projects Director

Downing

"Very helpful and pragmatic responses to any questions."

Paul Rushton

Senior Design Manager

MTX Contracts Ltd

"We have used AEC for acoustics consultancy on a number of recent industrial, hotel & office schemes and have found them to be very knowledgeable and always reliable, furthermore advice is always clear and client focused."

Oliver Butler

Project Director

Kier Property

"We have worked with AEC for over a decade, and they have consistently provided excellent service and support. Their experience and insight into acoustics has been invaluable and has meant that we have been supported throughout the design process to assist with detailing and testing. AEC have always had a proactive and hands on approach with us meaning we come up with the best acoustic details specific to the scheme we are working on."

James Arkle

Partner

Arkle Boyce

"AEC has provided planning assessments and acoustic design input on a range of healthcare projects and we have found then very helpful and responsive."

Abdul Alim

Design Manager

Vinci Building

"AEC are our ‘go to’ sub-consultants for acoustic consultancy and we have been working with them for over 15 years now. They provide an excellent, dependable service to us, our clients and their projects and we would have no hesitation recommending them."

Jamie Hall

Director

Hannan Associates