Garth Hemphill | October 16, 2020
BIM’s virtual renderings help AV consultants work more efficiently. Designing a building in 3D helps to pinpoint issues before construction. Using virtual renderings paint a picture that saves the whole design team time and money. Jaffe Holden has embraced Revit and developed libraries to maximize value to our client. Many of our projects take years... Read More
Mark Holden | April 10, 2017
How much does acoustic design cost? What services do you actually pay for? And why is it good to start early? These are good questions to ask when considering the financial implications of building classrooms with ideal acoustics. Architectural firms often hire acoustic design firms as consultants and advisors as they plan new school designs... Read More
Mark Holden | March 30, 2017
An abundance of scientific evidence supports the notion that better acoustic design in classrooms improves learning. But many design and construction decisions can work against students and teachers. Building a school on a noisy site, for instance, can inhibit learning. Unfortunately, there is no standardized procedure for school site selection. The process is under the... Read More