Mei Wu Acoustics
The following are typical acoustical and vibration issues associated with worship spaces:
- Sound isolation
- HVAC system noise control
- Airflow noise control
- Speech intelligibility prediction
- Reverberation time and reverberant decay prediction
- Audience area mapping
Projects > Worship Spaces
Our work with worship spaces varies from problem solving in existing buildings to full-range acoustical consulting for large new buildings. The following are a few recent examples of worship space projects.
Living World Christian Center Sanctuary, Milpitas, CA
This new 10,000 square foot sanctuary was designed for good speech intelligibility as well as musical performance acoustics while meeting the aesthetic requirements of a worship space. Acoustical separation as well as noise control of the rooftop HVAC unit was also achieved.
Abundant Life Church, Cupertino, CA
At full capacity, the sanctuary seats 225 people. Our primary task was to reduce the ambient noise while maintaining a reverberation time that yields acceptable speech intelligibility. To accomplish this, we used a combination of field tests, calculations, and simulations to determine proper placement of the PA system and acoustic wall treatments.
Chapel of Helen DeVos Children�s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
The chapel of Helen DeVos Children�s Hospital featured a spiraling outer wall and skylight which required special care to avoid sound focusing effects. We worked closely with the architect and wall manufacturer to build a customized product which would fit both the aesthetic and acoustic needs of the space.
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church was having problems balancing their speech intelligibility needs and their desire for a musically friendly space. We were able to provide them with recommendations to balance these two and also maintain the aesthetic quality of their sanctuary.