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SIEBEIN ASSOCIATES, INC. (SA) is an acoustical consulting firm established in 1981 with an office in Gainesville, Florida. We have a broad range of diverse experience in acoustical design and research that enables us to provide state-of-the-art consulting services. We specialize in the design of spaces for natural acoustic and amplified performances in many venues. We have pioneered the use of advanced acoustical measuring systems to evaluate difficult acoustical problems in rooms as well as computer modeling methods to assess prospective design solutions. We provide computerized design calculations and model studies for proposed designs and sound system layouts as part of our basic services. We also have the equipment to perform field measurements in conformance with ANSI, ASTM, ISO and other standards for most acoustic situations in existing buildings.
Siebein Associates, Inc. is a growing company with professionals trained in each of the specialty areas of acoustics, architecture, engineering, and management. President and Principal Consultant, Gary W. Siebein founded the firm to bring the advanced acoustical modeling, measuring, predicting and evaluation tools developed in his university research laboratory to truly value engineer acoustical systems in a wide variety of actual building acoustic and environmental noise projects.
Since 1981 we have worked on over 1000 projects across the United States and have become a premier acoustical consulting firm the Southeast. Project types include theaters and concert halls, luxury condominiums, auditoria, band and chorus rooms, public buildings and schools, exhibitions and themed entertainment, noise ordinances, police training and firearms facilities, environmental noise studies, community colleges and universities, conference and multi-purpose centers, acoustical field testing, airports, amphitheaters, animal clinics and shelters, chiller plants, corporate and office buildings, cruise ships, expert witness work, hospitals and healthcare, impact insulation class testing, industrial noise, lecture halls, mechanical equipment sound and vibration, music education, rehearsal and performance spaces, remediation studies, residences, restaurants and lounges, stadiums, arenas and athletic facilities, and television stations and broadcast facilities.
Mr. Siebein is a fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA), and a member of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC), the Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE), and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Our firm has received awards for research and acoustical design from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC) and Progressive Architecture (P/A). Mr. Siebein has written books and lectured to many professional groups on the subject of architectural acoustics. He is also a Professor at the University of Florida and directs a research center and graduate program in architectural and environmental acoustics. In that capacity, his laboratory works on projects for many other consulting firms across the country to develop technology to find answers to difficult problems that they encounter.
“Siebein Associates, Inc. exists to increase public awareness of “good” acoustics, to provide state-of-the art acoustical consulting services for a wide variety of projects, and to enrich the basic quality of community life through ongoing research and practice in building and environmental acoustics. The firm is dedicated to achieving acoustical excellence and accomplishes success through quality work and a staff of highly educated and motivated professionals who share the same vision and mission.”