Acentech, Inc.

It’s an exciting week in Philadelphia, where the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) is holding its biannual conference and the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC) gathered to mark its 64th anniversary – founded here in Philly – and to honor one of Acentech’s own.

We’re especially proud to celebrate former Acentech president Carl Rosenberg, FASA, who received the Paul B***r Award for outstanding contributions to the science of acoustics. Carl’s remarkable career as a teacher, scientist, administrator, and leader reflects the very highest standards of the profession. Acentech president Ben Markham, FASA, was honored to celebrate Carl at the NCAC awards ceremony.

At the ASA meeting, several Acentech experts also shared their work with the acoustical community:

“Quantifying Trade-Offs Between Acoustic Absorption and Embodied Carbon in Interior Treatments,” written by Milena Jonas Bem and Kristen Murphy, and presented by Kristen Murphy

“Well! Now!” – A Legacy of Curiosity, Enthusiasm, and Kindness,” a tribute to acoustician and professor Robert Coffeen, presented by Liz Lamour Croteau, CTS-D

“What the Orchestra Needs and How Acousticians Can Help” and “Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Restaurants: Fine Lines Between Terrific and Terrible Dining Experiences,” presented by Brandon Cudequest

‘Teaching Acoustics Through Comparative Listening in Real and Auralized Spaces,’ presented by Kelsey Rogers

We’re proud of our colleagues for advancing conversations around acoustics, sustainability, performance, and the human experience of sound.

Congratulations to all on a wonderful week of recognition and knowledge-sharing!

The BSA Cultural Facilities Network, in collaboration with MIT and Perry Dean Rogers | Partners Architects, invites you to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building (Building W18).

A striking new landmark on MIT’s West Campus, the Linde Music Building brings together the Institute’s highly regarded music program—serving over 1,500 students annually—under a single roof. Designed by SANAA in collaboration with Perry Dean Rogers | Partners Architects, the facility supports a conservatory-level program and hosts a range of ensembles and chamber groups. This 60-minute tour, led by Linda Just, AIA, Senior Associate at Perry Dean Rogers | Partners Architects, and Vasso Mathes, LEED AP, AICP, Senior Campus Planner at MIT, offers a rare opportunity to explore the building’s design and performance spaces up close.

The tour will conclude with a Q&A session. Note: Advance registration is required. No walk-ins permitted. Space is limited—register early to secure your spot.

Registration link: https://www.architects.org/events/896860/2025/06/26/cultural-facilities-network-tour-of-the-edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building-at-mit-in-person