From the Sound Up provides custom acoustical consulting services in Winnipeg, across Canada, and internationally.

Measuring sound levels in the kinetic sculpture 'Moving Chains' by artist Charles Gaines.

Clients often come to me with an acoustical need that can't be solved by a typical new construction or remediation project scope. I enjoy the challenge of taking on unconventional problems involving sound and buildings, no matter how big or small.

Just some of the custom services I have provided in the past include:

Educational Workshops: I can educate you in the basics of building acoustical design. I have run 'Acoustics 101' workshops for property developers, interior designers and architecture students and can customize the learning material for your needs.

Real Estate Risk Assessment: Whether you are planning to buy or rent property, I can help you vet real estate opportunities to reduce the risk of noise issues, particularly if your project involves noise-critical spaces such as music performance spaces or production studios.

Noise Issue Mediation: I can help mediate noise disputes by providing a fair assessment of the issue, developing realistic mitigation options, and helping parties communicate to find a solution.

Expert Witness: For noise issues that escalate to legal proceedings, I can provide expert opinion, analysis and testimony related to noise.

Owner's Representation: I have represented owners with complex acoustical needs in projects that involve other design and technical consultants and contractors, whose primary interests may not always align with the owner's.

Acoustical Standards Development: I can help you develop standards for your property portfolio to ensure a consistent sound environment across all of your new build and renovation projects.

Visioning and Feasibility Studies: Do you have a dream to create a unique space for music? An immersive sonic environment? A work of art involving sound? I can help you develop your concept and carry out a feasibility study to help bring it closer to reality.

Get in touch with me to talk about your own unique acoustical needs.

Concept studies for a sound-isolated 'napping pod' for a retail pop-up experience.