The holiday season is rapidly approaching. Wouldn’t it be helpful if you could read your friend’s and family’s minds from a long distance to figure out what gifts to buy? Elephants can do just that…sort of. Read on to learn […]
Metropolitan Acoustics continues to be part of the East Market revitalization team as the acoustical consultant for the renovations to the historic Stephen Girard building. This late 19th century building will become a Hilton Hotel as part of the Canopy brand. […]
It was a beautiful fall day for the annual Philadelphia Half Marathon. This was truly a special year for the Metropolitan team. Felicia wasn’t the only one lacing up her sneakers for this year’s race, she was joined by both […]
After traveling to the Pacific Northwest for the Acoustical Society of America conference this month, we were inspired by the Orcinus Orca or more commonly known as Orca or Killer Whale. These magnificent mammals, which grow up to 32 ft […]
We had a long week exhibiting at this year’s 2018 AALAS National Conference in Baltimore but it was very worthwhile! It was great to get to meet with Researchers and Lab Managers of some great research institutions to discuss Moment, […]
October 22, 2018 a gorgeous fall day, marked the grand opening of the new Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza. In 1964, a group of Holocaust survivors, prominent businesspersons, and community leaders donated the monument that has stood on the site ever […]
A view from afar of any major city will yield a remarkable sight of the shapes and styles of that city’s skyline. Adding a skyscraper to a densely-packed downtown area can be a challenge, and high susceptibility to wind-loads which […]
Today, October 15th, we are celebrating Metropolitan Acoustics’ 28th year Anniversary! Our President Felicia started Metropolitan Acoustics on her birthday in 1990! Since then, we have been involved in over 2,800 projects, ranging from consulting on interior finishes for the […]
A few weeks ago, we predicted sound transmission from new exhaust fan equipment on the roof of 1717 JFK Concourse entrance building to occupants on the Comcast outdoor plaza. This plaza is a hot gathering spot and used regularly for […]
Monday marked the 231st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the start of our current form of government and the oldest existing constitutional democracy in the world. Visitors from all over the world come to Philadelphia to see […]