Getting acoustic design right from the outset saves time, money, and arguments later. Whether you need input at feasibility stage, a detailed acoustic specification for tender, or design review at any RIBA stage, Murray Acoustics provides clear, practical acoustic design support. We work with architects, developers, main contractors, and M&E engineers across residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects
Acoustic
Design
What is Acoustic Design?
Acoustic design covers the measures taken to control noise and sound within a building, both from external sources getting in and from internal sources spreading between spaces. This includes the specification of walls, floors, and ceilings for sound insulation, room acoustic treatments, building services noise control, and external façade design.
Good acoustic design is integrated into the project from the start, not bolted on at the end when it's too late and too expensive to fix.
RIBA Stage Support
We provide acoustic input at every RIBA stage
Stage 1–2: Feasibility and concept - identifying noise issues early, advising on site layout and planning strategy.
Stage 3: Developed design - acoustic specifications for the construction package, coordination with the design team.
Stage 4: Technical design - detailed drawings, specifications, and pre-completion strategy.
Stage 5–6: Construction and handover - site review, pre-completion testing coordination, BREEAM commissioning support.
Sectors
Residential (private, affordable, student accommodation, build-to-rent). Commercial offices. Hotels and hospitality. Educational buildings. Healthcare and care homes. Mixed-use developments
What we deliver
Our acoustic specifications and reports are written to be used by architects, contractors, sub-contractors, and building control officers. We don't over-engineer the solution, we give you what's needed.
Have a project in design?
Let us know the stage you're at and we'll explain how we can help.