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r . <br />Stewart acoustical Consultants 63 <br />Post Office Box 30461 nds@stewartacousticalconsultants.com <br />Raleigh, NC 27622 919-781-8824 <br />Stewart Acoustical Consultants was founded in 1979 to provide, experienced, independent, <br />professional consulting services exclusively in acoustics and noise control. We investigate, <br />analyze, and provide advice on new projects and existing problems in buildings, workplaces, and <br />the outdoor environment. Clients include architects, engineers, industry, property owners, <br />schools, churches, attorneys, and government agencies. The president and principal consultant, <br />Dr. Noral D. Stewart, is an internationally recognized leader involved in the study and practice <br />of acoustics since 1967 and consulting full time since 1981. Mr. Joe Bridger has been with the <br />firm since 1993 and provides strong support in architectural acoustics and field measurement. The <br />firm offers a combination of training, experience, leadership, and instruments for sound <br />measurement and analysis that is unmatched in our primary service area. <br />ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS <br />Architectural acoustics involves assuring that the acoustical environments in buildings are suitable <br />for the use of the space. This includes room acoustics appropriate for speech, music, or control <br />of noise as appropriate, speech clarity or privacy as appropriate, sound isolation, mechanical <br />systems noise control, and sound systems. Demanding projects such as the music facilities at <br />Virginia Tech demonstrate our ability to produce world-class results on the most challenging <br />projects. We believe it is in our client's best interest to investigate all potential problems in a <br />building fully. A room with excellent room acoustics can be unusable if there is noise from an <br />adjacent room, a noisy mechanical system, or a poorly designed sound system. However, we can <br />and will work on only a limited part of a new design project in some cases. We also assist owners <br />of existing buildings who have problems. We do not seek work solely involving the design of <br />sound systems. When a sound system is required as part of a larger project, we recommend or <br />use the services of other independent consultants specialized in audio system design. <br />OCCUPATIONAL NOISE CONTROL <br />Most workplace noise control is aimed at reducing the risk of hearing damage through reduced <br />noise exposure. We assist industrial engineers to identify and develop controls to meet OSHA <br />requirements for reducing noise and noise exposure. Some employers without such problems <br />strive to create a better atmosphere with easier communication. Our roots are in occupational <br />-noise control. Our experience in some traditional industries of the Carolinas and Virginia far <br />exceeds that of any other consultant. We can help clients develop and implement a cost-effective <br />noise control program for their particular situation. We concentrate on noise control. We do not <br />offer audiometric services or other hearing conservation services. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE <br />We are especially well equipped and experienced for evaluating and solving community noise <br />problems in our primary service area. An initial site evaluation can identify problems from <br />existing noise impacting planned usage or difficulty of quieting planned operations. A full <br />evaluation of existing situations requires a visit and measurements. Noise controls can be <br />developed in the design of new facilities. <br />Member Firm - National Council of Acoustical Consultants