Case Studies

Metropolitan Bible Church

Church theatre acoustics Noise Control Ontario Canada

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Architects: Parker Architects , Ralph Vandenberg and Wildeboer Architects

HGC was contracted to address the challenges of constructing a church under the flight path of the Ottawa International Airport and to provide excellent interior acoustics for a large and active congregation in a 69,000 sq.ft. complex that includes a 1200 seat auditorium,  a 150 seat  lecture theatre, and a double gymnasium.

Acoustical Consulting Services Included:

  • Environmental Noise and Vibration Study
  • Acoustic Assessment and Design Optimization of Major Gathering Spaces (sanctuary, gymnasiums and lecture theatre)
  • Building Services Noise and Vibration control (HVAC Systems, etc)
  • Acoustical Privacy Between studies, offices, meeting rooms etc.
  • Noise and Vibration Control of Common Spaces

 

 

Team Members

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Bill GastmeierMASc, PEng

Principal Acoustical Consultant

Bill specialises in architectural acoustics for lecture, workplace, performance and multi-use spaces and is expert in the design of acoustical test facilities, residential developments and community noise issues.

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Brian HoweMEng, MBA, LLM, PEng

Principal Acoustical Consultant

Brian has specialized expertise in the areas of wind turbine noise, structural and groundborne vibration, and has undertaken major research projects relating to transportation noise and vibration.

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Mandy ChanBASc, PEng

Senior Acoustical Consultant

Mandy has experience with the measurement and analysis of traffic noise and stationary noise sources, architectural acoustic design of learning spaces, office spaces and churches.

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